The Opinions of Teachers Participating in the Science Education Program Regarding the Program

The aim of this study is to determine the views of preschool education teachers who participated in the “Science Education Program” regarding the program. In the study, the basic qualitative research design, which is one of the qualitative research models, was used. The participants of the study consist of 20 preschool teachers working in schools affiliated with the central districts of Erzurum province during the 2023–2024 academic year. Purposeful sampling was used to determine the participants. In the study, a semi-structured interview form prepared in line with expert opinions was used as the data collection tool. In the analysis of the data obtained from the interviews, the content analysis technique was utilized. As a result of the study, it was determined that the participants generally expressed positive views regarding the content of the program and the planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. By taking into account the participants’ expectations and the points they criticized, more qualified science education programs can be developed.