RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Lepičnik-Vodopivec, Jurka
T1 A hidden curriculum in kindergartens and empathy of preschool teachers
JF e-Pedagogium
YR 2007
VO 7
IS 1
SP 60
OP 75
UL https://e-pedagogium.upol.cz/en/artkey/epd-200701-0007.php
AB The present article illustrates the problem of a hidden curriculum in kindergartens. It is presented as an important part of the overt curriculum. The empathy of kindergarten teachers is shown within the scope of a hidden curriculum. The second part discusses the results of the research on empathy of preschool teachers as an important element of the hidden curriculum in kindergartens. Four dimensions of empathy were identified: social self-confidence, calmness, sensitivity and non-conformism. Each of these dimensions contributes on its own and together with the others to a better understanding of empathy of kindergarten teachers, which undoubtedly influences and encourages the development of emphatic communication among preschool teachers, children and parents.