Bachelor in Preschool Teaching

Preschool teaching prepares students to work with young children in early childhood education settings, covering child development, early learning theory, and classroom practice for the pre-primary age group. Coursework typically includes child psychology and development, early childhood curriculum design, play-based learning methods, health and safety in early childhood settings, and family and community engagement, along with supervised practicum placements in preschools or kindergartens. The program aims to equip students with both an understanding of how young children learn and develop, and the practical classroom skills needed to plan activities, manage a group of young learners, and communicate with families. Graduates typically work as preschool or kindergarten teachers, in childcare centers, or in early childhood program coordination, with some continuing to graduate study in early childhood education. This bachelor program is taught in English over 4 years at Bahçeşehir University in İstanbul, Turkey. Given the hands-on nature of working with young children, programs in this field usually place strong emphasis on practicum hours and supervised classroom experience alongside academic coursework. İstanbul's large number of preschools and early childhood centers offers varied placement settings for the practical training component. Activity planning, observation of child behavior, and reflective practice are common methods used throughout preschool teaching programs.