Qur’an course teachers’ views on death education for children aged 4–6

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the views of teachers who teach Qur’an courses to 4–6 year-olds on the inclusion of death in the curriculum, their observations about children’s perceptions of and reactions to death, and the difficulties they experience while informing children about death. A qualitative research approach was adopted in the study. The data obtained from 41 teachers the interview form with were evaluated using descriptive analysis. According to the teachers, the inclusion of the phenomenon of death in the course curriculum for 4–6 year-olds is essential for satisfying the curiosity of children from a correct source. However, due to the multidimensional, deep and unexperienced nature of the death phenomenon, a clear answer has not yet been given to the question of the framework and limit of the explanations, and what and how much should be explained for whom.

Acknowledgements

The author extends gratitude to the teachers who participated in this research. This research was conducted with the permission of Sivas Cumhuriyet University Research Ethics Committee, decree no: E-60263016-050.06.04-112981, dated 30th December 2021.

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