It is aimed to investigate perceptions and implementations of early childhood teachers on free play and their involvement in children's free play. Recent studies focused on that, although there is an increase in the amount of teacher involvement, the quality of this involvement should be clearly examined. Lev Vygotsky examined play as an…

Describes the present status of early childhood education in Turkey, contrasting the provision of government-supported preschools and increased formal educational opportunities in urban areas with the lack of preschool education in rural areas. The important role of primary teachers in rural villages is also discussed, as well as new government…