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Preschool education describes the education of children prior to the age when they are deemed prepared for formal group schooling; i.e., kindergarten or first grade in elementary school. Preschool is generally considered appropriate for children three- to Preschool Education
Until 2002, preschool education was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Affairs. In 2003 it became an integral part of the education system where it naturally belongs. The New Law on Preschool Education is prepared under which the last pre-school year becomes the compulsory or the 0 grade in the reformed education system. The work on defining the quality standards for the pre-school programs is in progress. Other developments are:
Intensive training of pre-school teachers in new development methods a... Preschool Education
In Turkey, preschool education, which is optional, includes the education of children in the 3-5 years of age group, who are not at the age for obligatory primary education. Preschool education is given in kindergartens, preparatory classrooms, application classrooms, day nurseries, nursery schools, day-care homes, and child care homes by various ministries and institutions, and by the Ministry of National Education most of all. The children can benefit from these institutions for a full day or a ... |