Dr. Melike Ünal Gezer, who was a studio guest on TRT Türk's Guide Program, discussed early literacy development.
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Dr. Ünal Gezer, who was invited to the TRT Türk Guide Program, emphasized the importance of early literacy development in both the native language and second language, as well as the significance of children's storybooks. In this program targeting both domestic and international audiences, including in-service teachers working with children exposed to more than one language, parents of these children, and aspiring teachers in the early age group, Dr. Ünal Gezer provided recommendations to parents and teachers on effective early literacy development, fostering a love for books, selecting appropriate books, and interactive reading. She also shared insights about her area of expertise, which focuses on scientific research and publications related to early foreign language learners and bilingual development. Access to the entire approximately 60-minute program can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSJZmyPnUsk&t=1133s&ab_channel=TRTT%C3%BCrk
