Implementation of Cultural Heritage in Early and Preschool Education

Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je dobiti uvid u načine i oblike implementacije kulturne baštine u radu s djecom rane i predškolske dobi. Pregledom dosadašnje literature i provedenih istraživanja može se doći do pretpostavke da kulturna baština u ranom i predškolskom odgoju nije zastupljena onoliko koliko bi trebala biti s obzirom na njenu neprocjenjivu vrijednost. U ovom diplomskom radu nastoji se dobiti informacije o tome provode li odgojitelji u odgojno – obrazovnim ustanovama u kojima su zaposleni sadržaje o kulturnoj baštini i njenom očuvanju, o kojim je sadržajima riječ, koje metode i oblike rada pritom koriste te kakvi su stavovi odgojitelja o kulturnoj baštini kao neprocjenjivoj društvenoj vrijednosti. Istraživanje je provedeno na uzorku koji broji trideset i šest odgojitelja iz svih regija Republike Hrvatske. Istraživanje je provedeno pomoću upitnika anketnog tipa. Nakon provedenog istraživanja, analizom podataka dolazi se do zaključka koji potvrđuje pomoću dosadašnjih istraživanja i dostupne literature predviđene rezultate. Sadržaji kulturne baštine provode se kroz odgojno – obrazovni rad, ali njihova je kvaliteta upitna. Većina ispitanih odgojitelja kao uzrok problema implementacije kulturne baštine u odgojno – obrazovni rad s djecom rane i predškolske dobi vidi opći nedostatak motivacije ravnatelja i odgojitelja te nepoštivanje zakona u kontekstu prekobrojnosti skupina, zaposlenika ustanove, nedostatku materijala i lošim prostorno – materijalim uvjetima općenito. Ovaj diplomski rad ne ukazuje samo na problematiku implementacije kulturne baštine u odgojno – obrazovni rad s djecom rane i predškolske dobi, već nudi i neka rješenja te primjere dobre prakse koji mogu poslužiti kao korak naprijed prema boljoj budućnosti očuvanja kulturne baštine u predškolskim ustanovama.The goal of this research was to gain insight into the ways and forms of cultural heritage implementation in early childhood and preschool education. By researching recent literature and conducted research, it can be assumed that cultural heritage in early and preschool education is not represented as much as it should be, considering its inestimable value. In this specific master's thesis the goal is to gain insight about whether educators in kindergartens carry out content about cultural heritage and its preservation, what kind of content is involved, what methods they use and what are educators' reflections on cultural heritage as a social value. The research was conducted on a sample of thirty-six educators from all regions of the Republic of Croatia. The research was conducted using survey-type questionnaire. After the conducted research, data analysis leads to a conclusion that confirms the results predicted by previous research and the available literature. Cultural and heritage contents are indeed implemented through educational work, but their quality is questionable. Most of the interviewed educators see the general lack of motivation of other educators and headmasters as the cause of the problem, as well as non-compliance with the law in the context of overcrowding of the educational group, lack of materials and generally poor spatial and material conditions. This master's degree thesis not only points to the issue of the application of cultural heritage in educational work with children of early and preschool age, but also offers some solutions and examples of good practice that can serve as a step towards a better future of cultural heritage preservation in preschool