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International Journal of Research in Teacher Education 2024, Vol. 15(4) 21-41

Opinions of Elementary Education Teachers in the Development Process of Primary School Transition Model Suggestion

Emel Kırat & Bülent Güven

pp. 21 - 41   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijrte. 2024.1104.02

Publish Date: December 31, 2024  |   Number of Views: 14  |  Number of Download: 16


Abstract

The aim of the research, which is based on developing a transition model between preschool and primary school levels, is to examine the views of preschool and primary school teachers. The study group of the research, which was conducted with a case study on the bases of qualitative research method, consisted of preschool education teachers and primary school teachers working in state schools in the city of Canakkale in the 2022-2023 academic year. Participation of 31 teachers in total, 8 subgroups were formed in accordance with the focus group data process. The data collected through focus group interviews were analyzed using content analysis technique. Seven different main themes were reached by analyzing the opinions. In the dimension of opinions and thoughts about the elementary education period, the role of the process in preparing for primary school and its impact on developmental areas were discussed in accordance with the aims of preschool education. Under the main themes of Recognition Activities, Monitoring Activities, Recording Activities for Information and Development, 4 different sub-themes were obtained. In the dimensions “Lacks and Needs, Used Techniques and Activities, Impact Dimensions, Limitations” attention was drawn to cooperation and information transfer. The main theme of Cooperation and Assessment Activities similarly focused in inter-levels interaction and information transfer. In the dimension examining the support and role of parents in the transition process, the positive attitudes of parents towards the process and their cooperation activities are taken as a base. In the process of transition to primary school, the need for detailed data on information transfer was emphasized, while the need for information on behavior and skills was expressed. As a result, it is expected that the transition process between the levels will be carried to an advanced level in terms of interaction and provide integrity.

Keywords: Elementary education, preschool education, primary school education, transition between levels


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
Kirat, E., & Guven, B. (2024). Opinions of Elementary Education Teachers in the Development Process of Primary School Transition Model Suggestion. International Journal of Research in Teacher Education, 15(4), 21-41. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijrte. 2024.1104.02

Harvard
Kirat, E. and Guven, B. (2024). Opinions of Elementary Education Teachers in the Development Process of Primary School Transition Model Suggestion. International Journal of Research in Teacher Education, 15(4), pp. 21-41.

Chicago 16th edition
Kirat, Emel and Bulent Guven (2024). "Opinions of Elementary Education Teachers in the Development Process of Primary School Transition Model Suggestion". International Journal of Research in Teacher Education 15 (4):21-41. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijrte. 2024.1104.02