Assessing the Role of Nature in Emergent Reading and Writing Activities in the Early Childhood Curriculum: A Study of Turkish Educational Practices
Vahide Yiğit Gençten,
Filiz Aydemir
Abstract:This study aims to examine how and to what extent nature is used in reading and writing activities in the early childhood curriculum in Türkiye. Using a document analysis method, the authors analyzed curriculum documents and activity plans from a preschool program and two activity books, identifying a total of 12 activities related to nature-based learning and emergent literacy. These activities were analyzed in terms of the development areas they supported, the types of activities, materials used, and themes … Show more
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