The aim of the present study was to examine the frequency of implementing musical activities in the weekly pre-school settings program and the type of musical activities that pre-school teachers choose to implement. Factors that may influence the frequency of implementing musical activities were also investigated. In addition, some indications and changes recommended by pre-school teachers themselves, which would support and facilitate a more frequent implementation of musical activities in the pre-school setting program, were also reported.The Mixed Method Research (MMR) was preferred for this study, which is besides considered a more appropriate method for research in highly multi-factorial areas such as education. The questionnaire was preferred as a basic tool to collect the quantitative data of the study in the quantitative research process. Similarly, qualitative data were explored using the semi-structured interview as the main tool.The study results showed that the majority of the pre-school teachers performed musical activities daily (64.1%). Among the main factors that seem to influence the frequency of music activity involvement, statistically significant differences were only seen between years of service and the age of the pre-school teachers. Some of the pre-school teachers' observations that would benefit from the more frequent implementation of activities from the field of music education were the presence of music educators in the pre-school classrooms, the organization of special training seminars, and providing schools with music education materials suitable for the implementation of relevant activities. Reference was also made to the need to adjust the regulations governing the operation of pre-school settings and the curriculum of the university departments of pre-school education with more music courses.

This study deals with the integration of ICT in preschool settings and the use of interactive applications with an emphasis on music education. Music in early childhood has been shown to enhance children's all-around development and helps them to cultivate basic skills. At the same time, the use of ICT is now so well established in everyday life that most preschool children become familiar with these tools, which are introduced by the public system, even in preschool education. A review of the theory and literature on this subject shows that there is indeed development in the creation of such curricula for pre-schoolers and their applications appear to have positive effects.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0209/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Our society which constantly evolves technologically, in connection with the use and presence of technological means in almost every home, has given rise to the need for inclusion and use of new technological means even in preschool education. Children from a very young age come into contact with electronic means of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), resulting in them acquiring empirically numerous skills and knowledge, even before entering preschool settings. Inevitably education has followed this social progress and development because of the great relationship that exists between them. Thus, the inclusion of ICT in education is a very important subject that constantly is put into a new perspective with constantly evolving research fields. In the present study, reference is made to the inclusion and educational use of ICT in preschool education. Evidence is presented after a literature review, which mainly concerns the effects and learning outcomes of preschool children's engagement with modern electronic media and video games.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0433/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

The present study examines in detail and presents data on the chronological evolution of the institutional framework and the purposes of preschool centers in Greece. The traditional conceptions of preschool teachers and the state from the provision of exclusive care to the education and training of infants are revealed. Using music education as a main tool, the opinions of preschool teachers today on the contribution of music to the development and education of early childhood children are explored. A Mixed Method Research (M.M.R.) was preferred to conduct the study, combining quantitative and qualitative data. Regarding the contribution of music to child all-round development, preschool teachers claimed that music enhances children's motor development by 76.3%, emotional by 73.5%, and aesthetic development by 71.2%. This was followed by the development of children's creativity through music education by 65.1%, language development by 59.6%, then social development by 56.2% and finally children's cognitive development by 48.9%.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0205/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

<p>Infant massage is a scientifically proven practice that promotes the physical and mental health of the infant. The term infant massage refers to the application of touch to the infant by the parent or caregiver during the first year of life with specific massages. Through the following literature review, the benefits of infant massage for the infant, the family and the wider society are noted and commented on. The benefits of its application to the infant are recorded in four different areas. These refer to the concept of the infant's interaction with the parent/caregiver, stimulation, relief and relaxation respectively, of the premature and full-term infant. As far as parents are concerned, infant massage seems to enhance their own parenting practices, as well as their self-confidence and sense of security, while reducing symptoms of postnatal depression. In addition, through healthy touch and massage, benefits are documented in reliable adaptive changes in the community. These include a reduction in abuse, violence, and crime, as well as a reduction in the expenditure of government health care funds. Research evidence supports that the implementation of infant massage can show a reduction in the cost of spending in Infant Health Units of premature and non-premature infants. Healthy touch and physical contact through massage during infant massage by trained mothers or trained staff when the mother is unavailable can significantly enhance the faster development and psychosomatic health of infants.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0071/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>