Mobile kindergartens are a modern initiative aimed at providing quality preschool education to children in remote and hard-to-reach areas. This format of educational services creates new opportunities to ensure equal access to knowledge and development of children regardless of their place of residence. In this article, we will look at the peculiarities of mobile kindergartens, their role in the Ukrainian education system, and prospects for development. The draft regulation on mobile kindergartens is available here.
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Organisation and operation
Mobile kindergartens are an alternative to traditional preschool education institutions that operate when it is impossible to create stationary kindergartens within the territorial accessibility of children. Such institutions provide the educational process through the use of specially equipped vehicles or a mobile team of teachers working in adapted stationary premises. This makes it possible to provide educational services at the place of residence of children, which is especially important in rural areas and areas with limited infrastructure.
The educational process in mobile kindergartens is organised in accordance with the state standard of preschool education. The schedule of such institutions usually includes classes at least twice a week, and the educational environment should meet the age and individual needs of children.
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Social role and interaction with communities
Mobile kindergartens play a significant role in ensuring equal access to education, which is a key factor in social inclusion and reducing educational inequality. They promote children’s development, provide them with opportunities to engage in various activities and support their initiative and independence.
An essential aspect of mobile kindergartens is interaction with parents, based on the principles of partnership. Teachers provide parents with recommendations on the development and upbringing of children, which helps to create a single educational space at home and in the kindergarten.
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Development prospects
The further development of mobile kindergartens depends on the support of the state and local communities, which should provide institutions with the necessary resources and working conditions. The use of the latest technologies, professional development of teaching staff and expansion of the geography of such institutions will help improve the quality of preschool education and meet the needs of children in different regions of Ukraine.
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