The official opening of the 'White Mansion Practice Kindergarten', which was established by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) and is the first "academic" kindergarten in Izmir, was held. The kindergarten, which started to provide education to children aged 3-6 as of last September, aiming to add an 'academic' dimension to pre-school education, is located in the old Izmir Mansion, opposite IUE's campus in Balçova. While the historical building was restored and specially prepared for the kindergarten, all the details, from the food menu to the course selection, were prepared with the support of the academics of Izmir University of Economics so that the children could receive education under the best conditions.
THE OPENING WAS HELD WITH INTENSIVE PARTICIPATION
İzmir University of Economics Children's University Application and Research Center and Beyaz Köşk Application Kindergarten Opening Ceremony; Balçova District Governor Ahmet Hamdi Usta, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board and İzmir University of Economics Board of Trustees Chairman Mahmut Özgener, İzmir University of Economics Rector Prof. Dr. It started with the opening speeches of Murat Aşkar and İzmir University of Economics Children's University Application and Research Center Director Ezgi Oral Bozkurtoğlu.
The ceremony held in the garden of Beyaz Köşk Implementation Kindergarten; İzmir Provincial Director of National Education Dr. Murat Mücahit Yentür, Balçova District Director of National Education Erhan Atilla, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Assembly President Selami Özpoyraz attended.
MASTER: “IF İZMİR DOES ECONOMY, IT DOES IT'S BEST”
Balçova District Governor Ahmet Hamdi Usta stated that İzmir University of Economics has increased the value of Balçova and said, “In these 2 years that I have been working, İzmir University of Economics has always been our solution partner. It opened its doors to us in our activities especially during the pandemic period. I would like to thank both my president and our rector. Over time, I saw that Izmir University of Economics is a very good educational institution, not only in Izmir but also in all of Turkey, with its education and academic staff. The Beyaz Köşk Practice Kindergarten, which we will open today, is one of them. It has a very important mission beyond just being a kindergarten. If Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Izmir University of Economics would do it best.”
ÖZGENER: “OUR CHILDREN WILL BREATHE THE AIR OF THE UNIVERSITY AT AN EARLY AGE”
Mahmut Özgener, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Izmir Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Izmir University of Economics, stated that they have long dreamed of putting a kindergarten into operation within the Children's University Application and Research Center. always very important to us.
In particular, we evaluated how the pre-school education will shape a child's life and how far it will carry the career goal he will set in the future, with the references we received from our academic staff who are experts in their fields. We believed that when he grows up, he will be a successful young person and work to create a bright future that will bring our country closer to its goals.”
IZTO ASSURANCE WITH ITS 90 THOUSAND MEMBERS
Özgener continued his words as follows: “With project-based education practices, our kindergarten, which offers a game-oriented education process that puts the child at its center, will bring a different perspective to pre-school education together with the trust it receives from our Izmir Chamber of Commerce, which is a large family with nearly 90 thousand members.”
AŞKAR: “OUR CHILDREN HAVE BEEN THE SMALLEST MEMBERS OF THE IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS FAMILY”
Expressing that they are proud to open the first kindergarten belonging to foundation universities in İzmir, İzmir University of Economics Rector Prof. Dr. Murat Aşkar said, “Until now, we have accomplished many successful projects for the development of our youth, our country, our city, and our society. We have become one of the most preferred educational institutions in Turkey, which is respected, makes a difference, and is trusted. We decided to open a kindergarten, thinking that it is time to transfer this trust, our experience in education and the privilege of İzmir University of Economics to our only offspring and children. Our kindergarten, which we have prepared meticulously by considering all the details from the education curriculum to the meal program of our children, met with our puppies. Our children are already university students, and they are the youngest members of the Izmir University of Economics Family. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the opening of the kindergarten, and I sincerely believe that we will achieve very successful projects with our families.”
BOZKURTOĞLU: “OUR BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IS THE SUPPORT WE GET FROM OUR ACADEMICS”
Sharing the details of Beyaz Köşk Practice Kindergarten, İzmir University of Economics Children's University Application and Research Center Director Ezgi Oral Bozkurtoğlu said, “Our kindergarten is in service with a capacity of 72 children, 4 classrooms, kitchen, dining hall, garden areas, test-interview rooms, infirmary and sleeping room. entry. This year, we opened three classrooms and started education as of September 1st. One of the biggest differences of our kindergarten is the support we receive from our academicians who work in our university in the projects we have done and in the branch courses. While the activities and project ideas of our center and Beyaz Köşk Kindergarten continue to develop and contribute to İzmir and children; It opens its doors to all children, families, experts and students.”
EDUCATION TO CHILDREN BETWEEN 3-6 YEARS
Beyaz Köşk Practice Kindergarten, which was established within the body of İzmir University of Economics Children's University Application and Research Center, started its activities in September in the old İzmir Mansion, located across the IUE campus in Balçova. In the kindergarten, where children between the ages of 3-6 will be accepted, a total of 4 students will study in 72 classes. Each class will have a maximum of 18 students.
CHILD UNIVERSITY WORKS FOR INDIVIDUALS BETWEEN 0-18 YEARS
IUE Children's University Application and Research Center carries out studies and projects not only with children but also with experts, educators and families responsible for the development of children, in order to support the development of individuals between the ages of 0-18. The center aims to support children's multifaceted development, well-being, universal awareness and life skills, It aims to increase their awareness of the digital age we live in and to adapt to the environment. Together with parents, educators and university students, IEU Children's University aims to create game-based supportive learning environments that are effective in raising individuals who learn by doing. The vision of IEU Children's University is to create an environment where all children feel valued, reach their rights and develop their potential. .
WOMEN'S STRENGTH
5 successful women took part in the IUE Children's University Application and Research Center Board of Directors. The directorate of the center is pre-school education specialist Lecturer. See. Ezgi Oral Bozkurtoğlu took the responsibility. Psychological counseling and guidance specialist. See. Yasemin Özgün is the assistant manager. IUE School of Foreign Languages Faculty Member Assoc. Dr. Evrim Üstünlüoğlu, Head of IUE Fashion and Textile Design Department Prof. Dr. Elvan Özkavruk Adanır and Expert Psychologist-Family Counselor Ayşe Özgener are on the board of directors of the center.
18 PEOPLE EXPERT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
In the Center's Advisory Board; İzmir Provincial National Education Deputy Director, Ege University, Atatürk Health Services Vocational School, Child Development Specialist Lect. See. Ebru Kalyoncu, Expert Psychologist, Founder of World Special Education and Counseling Centers Şebnem Türkdalı Temizocak, İTK Kindergartens Coordinator Burçin Kızak, Preschool Education Specialist-Drama Leader, Güzelbahçe Campus Manager of YÖM Schools Özlem Öznur Gökbulut, Uşak University, Faculty of Communication, Radio-TV Cinema Department Assoc. Dr. Meral Özçınar, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality-Child Municipality Responsible Döne Kırar Yılmaz, Child Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Önder Küçük, Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education Prof. Dr. Kemal Yurumezoglu, IEU SHMYO Child Development Program Lecturer. See. Betül Özkul, IEU GSTF Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Dr. Instructor Member Didem Kan Kılıç, IEU Faculty of Communication UNICEF Advisor Assoc. Dr. Altuğ Akın, IEU SHMYO Child Development Program Inst. See. Hakan Yıldız, Director of IEU SHMYO Prof. Dr. Dr. Ilki Semin, IEU Faculty of Business Administration. Instructor Member Nilgün Gürkaynak and IEU, Faculty of Communication, Public Relations and Advertising Assoc. Dr. Selin Turkel takes place.
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The ceremony held in the garden of Beyaz Köşk Implementation Kindergarten was attended by İzmir University of Economics Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Kentmen China, İzmir Commodity Exchange Assembly President Ömer Gökhan Tuncer, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman Emre Kızılgüneşler, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Deputy Chairman Mehmet Tahir Özdemir, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Treasurer Mahmut Erkoç, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Board Members Abdullah Salkım, İsmail Kahraman, Jülide Tutan Hergül, Mehmet Şahin Çakan and Nuray Eyigele İşlendi, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Assembly Clerk Ali Yaramışlı, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Assembly Members, Disciplinary Committee Members, Committee Members, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Education and Health Foundation and İzmir University of Economics Members of the Board of Trustees, Children's University Application and Research Center Board Members, Izmir University of Economics deans and academicians attended.
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