Exploring the Greek kindergarten teachers' views about school programs

Abstract

School programs are well defined by the curriculum all over the world, so that they are implemented by teachers in all educational ranks. Our paper aims to identify and present the Greek kindergarten teachers’ views about school programs. Specifically, Greek kindergarten teachers are called to express their aspects on the different types of school programs, the teaching methods, aids and materials used in school programs, as well as the issues concerning the design and implementation of school programs in the framework of the Greek Curriculum in preschool education. Also, this paper aims to indicate the possible difficulties and problems, most kindergarten teachers meet, while carrying out a school program, as well as the reasons which are responsible for them. Finally, we have the intention of making remarkable conclusions about the perspectives arisen for educational changes, innovations and improvement concerning the design and implementation of school programs in Greek kindergartens. Key words: Greek kindergarten teachers, school programs, teaching methods, aids and materials, perspectives in preschool education.