Abstract:

This study was performed to analyze the early learning abilities of the children of the families with different socio-economical status who attend pre-school education institutions. The sample of the research consisted of 150, five-six year old children of the upper, middle, higher socio-economical status families attending to the National Education 16 pre-school education institutions in Samsun province. To optain data, “ General İnformation Form” including the questions relared to the children and their parents was used. “ Socio-Economic Level Determination Scale” including the questions relared to the childrens parents was used . “The Evaluation Scale for Early Learning Skills” was applied to the children enrolled in study. Consequently; it is found out that socio-economic levels of the parents have influence on the learning ability of the five-six year old children.

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