The importance of an inclusive social environment for quality early and preschool education

Quality early education is based on an inclusive social environment built on mutual respect, positive relationships, effective communication, a clear understanding of expectations, and critical self-reflection. The inclusive social environment determines supportive, positive emotional climate in the group and in the kindergarten. In December 2021, within the framework of a scientific research project funded by Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University, a study of 10 kindergarten teachers’ reflection was conducted. The results showed the indicators of the inclusive social environment and the role of the respondents in the kindergartens; the teachers’ attitude towards the issue and their experience, which is generally scarce, were revealed. It was also disclosed that teachers’ practice in working with SEN children in creating the inclusive social environment is poor,
although it seems that they understand the importance of the issue and prioritize it. It is also noteworthy that respondents do not clearly see their role and paths to development in creating the inclusive social environment in terms of the change / improvement.