Discourses of inclusion and diversity among educators of the municipal network of early childhood education schools in Vitoria-Gasteiz

Abstract

In this article, the analysis of the discourses around inclusion shared by the educators of the Municipal Network of Early Childhood Education Schools in Vitoria-Gasteiz is presented. The purpose of this article to make a qualitative analysis on the educators' attitudes and perceptions, considering inclusive education and diversity, issued from the shared discourses during group reflections. Results show that six topics related to inclusive education and diversity emerge from teachers' discourses: a school where welcoming and nurture are prioritized; school for all; focused on the child's integral personalised development; with spaces, materials and time thought for the child; consisted of a committed and coordinated educational team prepared to respond to diversity; and, finally, open to families and the community. During the discussion, it is underlined the relevance of including these aspects in initial and in-service training.