Preparing preschool teachers to work in an inclusive environment: overcoming psychological and pedagogical barriers
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The article analyzes Russia's transition to inclusive education (61% of children with disabilities attend regular schools and combined kindergartens). The authors pay special attention to the training of preschool teachers. They highlight both the positive effects of children's combined attendance in kindergartens and the barriers, such as teachers' fear, parents' concealment of diagnoses, and children's isolation. The article proposes methods to overcome these challenges through staff training, family support, and play-based tolerance training.
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