We would like to dispel these prejudices:
- Lack of structure and control:
- Prejudice: Open work is sometimes perceived as not being structured enough, which could lead to a loss of control.
- Clarification:There are also clear structures and rules for the children when working openly. Many of these rules were developed together with the children. The fact that the children can decide freely about their time within the structures means that it sometimes seems a little chaotic on the outside. In fact, it is precisely the structure that continues to exist that gives the children the self-confidence to be able to try things out so freely and freely.
- Insufficient preparation for school:
- Prejudice: It is feared that needs-based pedagogy does not adequately prepare children for the demands of school.
- Clarification: Open pedagogy promotes social, emotional and cognitive skills, which are important foundations for later school attendance. The children are closely observed and assessed by various teachers. In this way, deficits can be identified at an early stage and targeted support can be provided through special offers. If, for example, the staff notice that a child does not like to do handicrafts and therefore does not often practise using scissors, create activities that arouse the child’s interest. In this way, the child practises using scissors out of an inner impulse.
- Imbalance in authority:
- Prejudice: Needs-based approaches could be perceived as too permissive, creating an imbalance between adults and children.
- Clarification: Needs-based pedagogy strives for respectful interaction in which adults continue to play a supportive role with clear boundaries. They accompany, observe, support and, if necessary, demand clear rules.
- Limited preparation for reality:
- Prejudice: It could be assumed that too much emphasis on children’s needs prepares them insufficiently for reality.
- Clarification: Needs-based education aims to strengthen children in their social, emotional and cognitive development. Only strong and self-confident children are able to deal with different life situations and maintain a good and healthy sense of self.
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