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As part of the Play in Early Childhood course conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sühendan Er, one of our faculty members, Dr. Melike Kandemir, was invited as a guest.
During the session, Dr. Kandemir facilitated a drama workshop titled “The Stolen Play.”
Throughout the workshop, our pre-service teachers developed an awareness of the effects of play on child development and internalized the significance of play as a tool for learning and expression through creative drama.

Within the scope of PECE 201 – Alternative Approaches and Methods in Early Childhood Education, led by Dr. Fatma Yalçın, TEDU ECE welcomed Burcu Şahbaz, a 2023 graduate of the program, as a guest speaker.

Drawing on her work at Ankara Waldorf Forest Kindergarten, Şahbaz shared insights into the philosophy of Waldorf pedagogy, the teacher’s role, and the rhythm and artistry of daily routines in Waldorf classrooms.

As part of the PECE 201 – Alternative Approaches and Methods in Early Childhood Education course offered by TED University’s Department of Early Childhood Education, a field trip to Lake Eymir was organized under the guidance of Dr. Fatma Yalçın.

TED University Department of Early Childhood Education faculty members Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çağla Öneren Şendil, Assist. Prof. Dr. Lecturer Fatma Yalçın, Assist. Prof. Dr. Funda Eda Tonga Çabuk, and Research Assistant Elif Naz Altaş Kuşhan participated in the 9th International Early Childhood Education Congress hosted by Bursa Uludağ University between October 27-30, 2025, and shared their current research and projects.

At the congress, three presentations were given by faculty members of the TEDU Early Childhood Education Department:

Research Assistant H.Nur Şimşekoğlu conducted a session on “Teaching and the Environment” as part of the PECE 301 – Instructional Principles and Methods in Early Childhood Education course led by Dr. Melike Kandemir.
Throughout the session, pre-service teachers discussed the role of learning environments in instructional processes, the impact of environmental arrangement. 

TED Ambassador (School Experience Program) will open its Fall 2025 applications on Monday, November 3rd. To provide detailed information about the project and to hear first-hand experiences from past participants, an online information session will be held on Monday, November 3rd at 3:00 PM (Istanbul time) via Zoom. During the meeting, all details about the project process, eligibility criteria, and application procedures will be shared.

As part of TED University's Orientation Day, held on September 19, 2025, we met with our new students. The program began with an opening speech by Prof. Dr. Kürşat Çağıltay, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and continued with remarks by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çağla Öneren Şendil, Head of the Department of Basic Education and Preschool Education. At the end of the program, all faculty members and staff members had the opportunity to meet with our students and answer their questions.

This semester, our senior pre-service teachers have commenced their practicum as part of the PECE 401 - Teaching Practice I course, conducted under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çağla Öneren Şendil, Assist. Prof. Dr. Funda Eda Tonga Çabuk and Lecturer Dr. Melike Kandemir. Following the introductory and orientation meetings held with school administrators and mentor teachers at TOKİ Göksu Kindergarten, Atatürk Kindergarten, and Mehmet Meto Kindergarten, the practicum process has officially begun.

Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Finland: A Conversation with Suad Ahmed Mohamed

As part of the PECE 401 – Teaching Practice I course, conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çağla Öneren Şendil, Assist. Prof. Dr. Funda Eda Tonga Çabuk, and Lecturer Dr. Melike Kandemir, Dr. Funda Alptekin, a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at TED University, participated as a guest speaker. We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Alptekin for her valuable contributions to our course.