The Evaluation of the Art Activities Applied in Preschool Education Programmes in Terms of Self-Expression Opportunity Given to Child

AbstractThis study aims to evaluate the art activities applied in preschool education programmes in terms of self-expression opportunity given to child, and a qualitative research pattern is used. Research group consists of 10 female preschool teachers whose work experience ranges 5 to 27 years. A semi-structured interview form is used to obtain research data. Data is collected through individual, face to face interviews with the teachers. Records are analyzed by using descriptive analysis method. It can be said that teachers in research group aim to strengthen fine motor skills and there aren’t opportunities for children to express themselves effectively