The impact of social pedagogy on conflict prevention and resolution in kindergarten

This thesis explores the influence of social pedagogy on conflict prevention and resolution in kindergartens. The aim of the study is to analyze and describe how social pedagogical approaches and interventions can contribute to creating a harmonious environment and effectively managing conflicts among children, educators, and parents. The theoretical part of the thesis defines key concepts such as conflict, conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and social pedagogy. It also provides a detailed description of the role of the social pedagogue in kindergarten and their approaches to educating and raising children, including the development of communication skills, empathy, and cooperation. The empirical part of the thesis is based on qualitative research, which includes combination of non-participant structured observation and qualitative content analysis of documents. The research focuses on identifying specific strategies and methods used in preventing and resolving conflicts, and on evaluating their effectiveness. The results of the study show that the application of social pedagogical principles significantly contributes to conflict prevention and effective resolution in kindergartens. The study also identifies key factors that support the successful implementation of these approaches,...