IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Education and Evaluation (IJEE )

E-ISSN 2489-0073
P-ISSN 2695-1940
VOL. 8 NO. 2 2022

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Inclusive Preschool Classrooms

By Fawzia Reza, Ed.D.

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Abstract

Piaget identified four stages of growth that all individuals experience, each stage building up on the other. The first stage is the sensory motor stage that spans from birth to two years. The second stage spans from two to seven years, the third stage begins from seven and extends to about twelve years and then the final stage is from twelve to adulthood. The primary focus of this article is on the preoperational stage, which is the second of the four stages. This coincides with when most toddlers begin preschool and start interacting with peers and teachers. An inclusive preschool classroom ensures that all students have an equal chance to reach their full potential. This fosters a sense of belonging where learning is individualized to meet the needs of each learner. Actionable strategies to create an environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and creates multiple opportunities to develop an appreciation of diversity are presented.

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