Examining the views of preschool education teachers on the content, illustrations and physical characteristics of the picture story books used in education

Gonen M., Durmusoglu M., Severcan S.

World Conference on Educational Sciences, Nicosia, CYPRUS, 4 - 07 February 2009, vol.1, pp.753-759, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 1
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2009.01.133
  • City: Nicosia
  • Country: CYPRUS
  • Page Numbers: pp.753-759
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to determine the opinions of Preschool Education Teachers regarding the Content, Illustrations and Physical Features of Turkish Picture Story Books. A "Personal Information Form" and a "Questionnaire" is used to determine the information and views of the teachers on the Turkish Picture Story Books. The research is carried out on 304 preschool education teachers working in independent nursery schools and classes in Ankara. Data is analyzed in the SPSS software suite. When the results are examined, it is found out that in general the preschool education teachers have insufficient information on the physical, illustration and content features of the illustrated books; however, they stated that the books found on the market do not bear the desired characteristics. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved