The purpose of this study is to determine the educational needs of preschool
pre-service teachers for teaching practice. In this descriptive study, a quantitative
and qualitative blended method was preferred. 928 pre-service teachers who were enrolled
at the Pre-School Teaching departments of Education Faculties of 3 different
Universities in the 2018-2019 Spring Term attended the study. Findings obtained from
quantitative and qualitative data revealed that pre-service teachers need training for
the application of communication skills, classroom management, material use and
evaluation methods. In this context, it is recommended to increase the number of
practical courses in teacher training programs to improve the professional knowledge and
skills of pre-service teachers. In addition, it should be ensured that pre-service
teachers gain experience in teaching practices by extending their internship duration in
preschool institutions.