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This study aimed to examine the views of preschool teachers on innovative educational practices. The study group of the research consists of 21 preschool teachers working in different official kindergartens/kindergartens affiliated to the Ministry of National Education (MNE) in the city center of Kütahya. Phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. In the determination of the study group of the research, the typical case sampling method was used. Research data were collected through forms prepared with semi-structured interview technique and descriptive analysis technique was used in the analysis of the obtained data. As a result of the research, it is seen that the majority of teachers participate in coding and STEM trainings. The results show that teachers mostly use intelligence games and non-computer coding materials in their classrooms, and use applications such as Code.org, Youtube and Wordwall on the smart board. Preschool teachers stated that they integrate innovative educational practices with other types of activities, especially game activities. They also stated that innovative educational practices have positive effects on both their professional development and all development areas of children. Regarding the disadvantages of innovative educational practices, it was concluded that it is difficult to implement in crowded classrooms, the preparation process takes a lot of time and teachers need financial support in terms of accessing materials.

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