A comparative of the student's views of STEM and Montessori methods in the relationship between the school in the educational science

The development of the children in the pre-school period and progress at the desired level are closely related to the quality of the education they have received in the schools they attend. Children, like other adults, need to learn some behaviors in everyday life so that they can survive independently. Adult individuals learn consciously by making resolute and willing decisions. The choice of effective teaching approach, the choice of physical environment, an important place to teach materials, and educational effects are important for building solid foundations in children's development. Montessori teaches the extent to which science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curricula can be applied in pre-school education programs. The working group constitutes 14 pre-school teachers who provide education in independent kindergartens within the Ministry of National Education in the province of Batman in 2016-2017 educational year and primary classes in primary and secondary schools. The research was qualitatively designed. The semi-structured interview technique was used as the data collection method and "content analysis" was performed. According to the findings, pre-school teachers know Montessori education method but they became aware of STEM education approach for the first time thanks to this research. The most important shortcomings of both methods are; it is stated that the absence of a pre-prepared environment for children, the possibility of freedom and activity in such a way that it can develop itself and at the same time the physical structure of the school prevents the development of children. The lack of materials that children can choose and work independently of their individual interests and tendencies are a barrier to qualified education. When a general evaluation is made, it has been reached that the teachers have shown interest in the research and their ideas about the new approaches changed positively.