Qur'an course teachers' views on death education for children aged 4-6

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.

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This study aims to investigate the opinions of teachers who teach Qur'an courses to 4-6 year-olds on the inclusion of death in the curriculum, as well as their observations on children's perceptions and reactions towards death. The teachers believe that incorporating the concept of death in the course is necessary to satisfy children's curiosity, but due to the multidimensional, profound, and unfamiliar nature of death, there is no clear answer regarding the framework, scope, and extent of explanations for whom.