The Educational-Formative Function of Vocational Activity in 6 – 7-Years Old Cover Image

Възпитателно-формиращата функция на трудовата дейност при 6 – 7-годишните деца
The Educational-Formative Function of Vocational Activity in 6 – 7-Years Old

Author(s): Elena Kamenova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education
Published by: Шуменски университет »Епископ Константин Преславски«
Keywords: kindergarten; preschool education; educational process; personal qualities and skills; children's initiative

Summary/Abstract: This report focuses on the educational and developmental function of work-based activities in early childhood, presenting them as a significant pedagogical tool for the holistic development of the child’s personality. In alignment with contemporary guidelines in early childhood education, work-related tasks are viewed as an effective complementary form of pedagogical interaction, integrating cognitive, socio-emotional, and volitional components. The aim of the study is to examine the positive impact of purposeful work activities on the development of key personal qualities and skills in preschool-aged children. The pedagogical experiment was conducted in a real educational setting with children aged 6–7 years, who participated in a series of structured, hands-on educational activities. The research methodology included pedagogical observation, as well as qualitative and quantitative analysis of the results. Specific criteria were developed to monitor the changes observed following the formative intervention.

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