Examination of the Social Competence and Types of Competition of Preschool Children in terms of Different Early Childhood Education Programs

This research aims to examine the correlations between different early childhood education programs (Montessori, Waldorf, and Ministry of National Education (MNE)) with preschool children’s social competence and types of competition. Beside this, the social competence, and types of competition of children in early childhood examined in terms of demographic variables. Also, the relation between the social competence and types of competition of children investigated. The sample of the study consists of 287 children, 48-72 months of age, who attend pre-primary education institutions. In the study, correlational survey models used. The data collection tools for the research were Personal Information Form, Social Competency and Behaviour Assessment-30 Scale-Teacher Form, and Preschool Competition Questionnaire. At the end of the research, it was seen that there is a significant correlation between different early childhood education programs (Montessori, Waldorf, and MNE) and the social competence and types of competition of preschool children. In the study, it was also determined that the social competence and types of competition of children differ depending on some demographic features of the children.

Keywords:

Competition, Ministry of National Education Program, Montessori social competence, Waldorf,

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