Examination Of \"Hand in Hand 1-2-3\" Activity Books According to Preschool Teacher's Opinions

Authors : Esma Başyiğit, Bahattin Deniz Altunoğlu

Pages : 89-106

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research aimed to examine the Hand in Hand book set (activity books) sent to preschool education institutions by the Ministry of National Education according to the opinions of preschool teachers. A mixed method was followed, and both qualitative and quantitative data were collected in the study. Survey model and phenomenological design were used to get the opinions of preschool teachers about the Hand in Hand book set. The convenience sampling method was chosen within the scope of the research. Qualitative data were collected from 13 participants, and quantitative data were collected from 211 participants. Two different data collection tools were used in the study. The researcher developed a semi-structured interview form consisting of 10 questions as a qualitative data collection tool regarding teacher opinions. In addition, another data collection tool was the \"Hand in Hand 1-2-3 Book Questionnaire\", which was prepared by the researcher to collect teachers\' opinions by adapting from literature sources. This developed questionnaire consists of 5 demographic questions and 43 main questions. Content analysis was conducted by coding the data obtained in the research, and statistical analysis was performed by calculating percentages and frequencies. As a result of the research, it was determined that the preschool teachers generally found the Hand in Hand book set incomplete and wanted it to be revised.
Keywords : Hand in Hand books, mixed method, teacher opinions, activity book