Abstract:

This study was carried out with the qualitative research method in order to determine the family participation studies applied by preschool teachers in the distance education process. The study group consists of 35 preschool teachers determined by simple random sampling method. The data of the study were collected with an interview form consisting of semi-structured questions. The data were analyzed by the researcher with content analysis, one of the qualitative research data analysis methods. As a result of the study, it was revealed that there are differences in the family participation studies of preschool teachers in the distance education process. This differentiation has been more positive. It has been revealed that nearly half of the families actively participate in the distance education process, and most of them are mothers. Fathers working and mothers being housewives caused this situation. Teachers mostly used the Whatsapp message application for educational activities as a communication channel with families. Teachers had problems with families, children and systemic structure during the distance education process. In order to increase family participation in the distance education process and to make it efficient, teachers; they made suggestions to families, children and systematic structure.

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