Medan fröknarna dukar : En studie om syftet med samlingen som aktivitet

Sammanfattning: Circle time is a permanent feature of most preschools' day-to-day operations. It is an old tradition that still lives on in the world of preschool and is received with mixed feelings from both educators and children, it is also an event where participation, inclusion and exclusion are three major concepts that constantly need to be addressed. When circle time works well it creates fantastic opportunities for teaching, participation and togetherness. When circle time works less well it often results in a power struggle between children and educators and the purpose of circle time is thereby lost. Through this study, we have had the opportunity to go in-depth with what happens during circle time, what the purpose of circle time is and who the circle time is for. We have found out how circle time is perceived by educators and how it is perceived from a child's perspective. Through observations, interviews and surveying, we have been able to perform a comprehensive study where many perspectives could be set against each other, and the study provides answers to most of the questions we have had before.