The meaning of ''diversity'' in preschool education

The most important thing in a child's life and the most solid asset for their right psycho-emotional development are the incentives that provide a viable future. Furthermore, the meaning of diversity can be found very often in... [ view full abstract ]

The most important thing in a child's life and the most solid asset for their right psycho-emotional development are the incentives that provide a viable future. Furthermore, the meaning of diversity can be found very often in a child’s everyday life. For this reason, the children of two nurseries and with guidance from their teachers took part in a project based in diversity. The project’s sole purpose was to help children respect and accept diversity in their interpersonal relationships. 

The results showed that children of the age of 3,5 could understand diversity and express it through drawings. Thus, in that way their emotional intelligence and empathy are expanding. 

Furthermore, a reduce was shown in the children’s racist behaviors and their prejudiced ideas.