Barns inflytande i samlingens olika moment : En kvalitativ intervjustudie

Sammanfattning: The purpose of the study is to contribute more knowledge about how childrensdemocratic influence is expressed in preschool with a particular focus ongathering situations. In the study, we used a qualitative semi-structuredinterview. With an adaptable interview guide, to obtain the pre-school teachers'perceptions. Our study is based on Shiers participation model, to be able tointerpret and categorize the extent to which preschool teachers enablechildren's participation and influence in circle time. The results indicate thatpreschool teachers incorporate children's interests and opinions in the planningand execution of circle time by being present in the children's group. This isachieved through an active approach where children are given the opportunityto express their view. The conclusion of the study indicates that influence and participation in circletime are facilitated through the precense of educators. This is achieved bypreschool teachers actively working to convey childrens interests and opinions.Additionally, voting is presented as a tool to promote democratic practices inpreschool.