Anna Lindh Foundation

Turkish American Association Cinnah Preschool

National Network

Türkiye

Address

Aziziye District Cinnah Street No: 20/A

Country

Turkey

City

ANKARA

Telephone

05365178243

E-Mail

senem@taa-ankara.org.tr

E-Mail (2)

senemank@yahoo.com

E-Mail (3)

pinar-ozturk@taa-ankara.org.tr

Year of Establishment

2015

Contact Person1

SENEM ÖZDEMİR

Job Title 1

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR/PSYCHOLOGIST

Contact Person 2

PINAR OZTURK

Job Title 2

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Organisation Type

Private Company

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

TAD Preschool is the official preschool of the Turkish-American Association. The staff consists of a total of 19 people, including 12 preschool teachers, 1 foreign teacher, 2 cleaning staff, 2 kitchen staff, 1 operations manager, and the principal. The school has a capacity of 84 students. It serves children aged 2-6 and their families

Mission and Objectives

The language of instruction within the preschool is English. One of the main missions of TAD Preschool is to enable preschoolers to use English actively in expressing themselves and communicating with others. In order to support children in having a correct life energy, TAD Preschool also focuses on various skills such as socializing, sharing, collaborating, respecting, taking responsibility, mastering courtesy and rules of etiquette, elocution, posture, playing a musical instrument and has developed a curriculum catering for various needs of children in accordance with the 21st century skills.

Main Projects / Activities

There are various techniques and methods developed throughout the world for preschool teaching. Among these are the approach of M. Montessori which is based on developing positive feelings towards the school, demonstrating a passion for learning and discipline, motivation, being independent, enjoying activities, self-confidence, inner trust and order; the Reggio Emilio Approach which aims to create environments in which children interact in various workshops through pre-planned activities; Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory according to which children have 7 different intelligences and thus learn and interact differently; and the High Scope system which focuses on the social, emotional, mental and physical development of children. The above stated methods have been evaluated by our education consultants and trainers who are experts in their fields. These strong sides of these methods have been integrated into the realities of Turkey and the TAA Education Philosophy has been developed.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By joining the civil society network of the Anna Lindh Foundation, we can collaborate with other members and contribute to cultural dialogue and education. Being a part of the network allows us to create awareness and promote dialogue both locally and internationally. We can also organize training sessions, seminars, and workshops to make families a part of intercultural dialogue. This supports the foundation's activities that promote dialogue and a peaceful environment.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Teaching cultural diversity through themes, games, art projects, or stories from different cultures in the kindergarten can provide an education aligned with the mission of the foundation. You can develop joint projects with the foundation or other member schools to implement such activities in your kindergarten. By organizing cultural festivals, art days, or inviting guest speakers from different cultures, you can create events that support intercultural experiences for children