摘要:AbstractThis study investigates the opinions of teachers about whether or not the existing physical/spatial conditions within the classrooms are appropriate for the developmental characteristics of children and the related literature. In this research, qualitative methods such as observation and interview are employed. In an attempt to call attention to the classroom physical conditions of all preschool education institutions, a qualitative sampling method, Maximum Variability Sampling is utilized. The data collected from 60 preschool teachers via the interview form that is developed by the researchers based on related literature. As a result of the analysis of variance; age, education level, years of service, years of service in the institution, type of school, age group and classroom size and the total point value of the physical conditions are compared.As a result, between the mean total score of the inside the classroom / physical properties of teachers, a statistically significant difference has been found according to their age, years of service, work, school type, working time in the organization, age group they work with and class population.
关键词:Preschool Education;Education Environments;Physical/ Spatial Characteristics of Preschool Classrooms