Reggıo Emılıa Temelli Projelerin Anaokuluna Giden Çocukların Yaratıcı Düşünme Becerilerine Etkisinin İncelenmesi

Abstract

The objective of the study is to investigate the impact of the projects based on Reggio Emilia Approach, on the creative thinking skills of preschool children. The study is carried out with eighteen 6 years old children in a class of a preschool in the province of Kırklareli, and entailed the development of projects based on Reggio Emilia approach with the children, for a period of 3 months. The study employs a mixed model. Quantitative data analysis makes use of Torrance Creative Thinking Skill Scale Formal Form A, in order to analyze the differences between the creative thinking skills of children, compared on the basis of pretest and posttest results. The results achieved by the children in pretest and posttest indicate positive gains in the posttest. In terms of qualitative data analysis, the children were analyzed with reference to the creative thinking aspects (rationality, originality, flexibility, applicability) of the projects applied.