Participation Opportunities for Children in Group Educational Settings: An Empirical Study of Participation as a Key Element of Inclusive Everyday Organization in Child Day Care Facilities
Keywords:
Participation, Inclusion, Daily routine, Videography, Morning circleAbstract
Participation is crucial in implementing inclusive education in daycare centers, as it ensures children’s rights to self-determination and social engagement. This video study explores the morning circle as a regular educational group activity and a potential venue for participatory democracy in daycare routines. This study examines children’s involvement and co-decision-making in these circles. The analysis reveals limited implementation of children’s participation in morning circles, with educators rarely structuring decision-making to accommodate all children. Children often do not play a significant role in the decision-making process when they are involved.
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