Inclusion and Preschoolers Who Are Typically Developing: The Lived Experience
| Autor: | Amy K. Noggle, Michele L. Stites |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Early childhood education
Best practice 05 social sciences Social change 050301 education Special needs Education Developmental psychology Developmental and Educational Psychology 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Early childhood Sociology of Education Psychology 0503 education Inclusion (education) 050104 developmental & child psychology Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Early Childhood Education Journal. 46:511-522 |
| ISSN: | 1573-1707 1082-3301 |
| Popis: | In this qualitative study, we examined the lived experiences of three typically developing children participating in inclusive preschool programs for children with special needs. Inclusion has been considered a best practice in early childhood programs for many years; however, some may still argue that the benefits for children with disabilities are greater than for those without. Prior research has explored the benefits of inclusion for young children with special needs but has not focused as intentionally on the benefits for young children with typical abilities. In this study, we followed three preschool children with typical development for one school year. Employing an hermeneutical framework, we used observations, interviews with teachers and parents, and artifact reviews to examine how these three children made meaning of their experiences. Findings indicated that all three children made social gains and demonstrated improved perceptions of peer with disabilities after participating in their respective programs. The results suggest that inclusive preschool programs may be viewed as beneficial for all children. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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