Abstract
For children aged 0-6, learning is the most intense period. A preschooler is the person most interested in taking care of her child's mother. Preschool education helps children think and express themselves. Studies (Melisa Korkmaz) have shown that children who receive pre-school education have higher school attendance rates and school success in their future academic life than children who do not receive pre-school education. In this context, the importance of the teacher in the pre-school period is undeniable. No matter how good the physical conditions of the school are, no matter how carefully the program is prepared, it is the teacher who is with the children all day and implements the program (Erişen, 2004). In Turkish society, the care and responsibilities of the child are accepted as the mother's duty. As a result, the number of female teachers in pre-school education institutions is higher than the number of male teachers. Depending on this idea, the number of female teachers in pre-school education institutions is higher than male teachers.
 
 
 According to TUIK 2014 data, the rate of male preschool teachers in Turkey is 5.34%.
 Fagan (1996) brings more appropriate solutions to the conflicts between children and copes with aggressive behaviors in the classroom management of male preschool teachers.
 In addition, today, reasons such as divorce, death and working conditions cause the mother to assume the role of a single parent. This situation reduces the possibility of a child growing up in such an environment to establish a close relationship with a male figure. (Cameron, 2001: 430).
 It is necessary to disseminate the view that men can take an active role in child care and education, to support male teachers who work or will work in pre-school education institutions, and to raise public awareness about the requirements of men in this field (McBribe & Rane, 1997; 14, Lamb, 2001: 30-31). ).
 In line with all this information, the problem of this research was determined as "parent perceptions of pre-school teachers regarding gender".
Highlights
The pre-school teacher deals with the education of children who have not reached primary school age
In order to answer this research question, as a result of the answers received from the questions asked to the parents, the parents concluded that the preschool teacher should have personal characteristics (Love of children, tolerance, soft temperament, patience, order and communication) and Professional Characteristics (Democracy, professional knowledge, effective classroom management). has been reached
As a result of the answers received from the questions asked to the parents in order to answer this research question, the parents who did not work with male teachers thought that male teachers might be harsh and indifferent, and it was concluded that they had a fear of abuse, but the parents who worked with male teachers did not have such and such fears
Summary
The pre-school teacher deals with the education of children who have not reached primary school age. One of the research questions of the study is “What are the Perceptions of the Parents whose Children are Taught by a Female Teacher Regarding the Characteristics of Preschool Teachers?” was determined as.
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