ABSTRACT

This pilot project explores how young children’s self-identity with a focus on respecting difference might be nurtured through Community of Enquiry (CoE), in the tradition of Philosophy for Children (P4C) using artwork in a gallery space. In valuing diversity, respecting difference is key. A group of four- and five-year-old children who expressed an interest in participating was involved along with researchers who appreciated the underpinning philosophy of P4C and the open nature of artwork. We used an interpretivist analysis within a framework of signs associated with developing a self-identity, which emerged from the literature alongside our ongoing observations and collaborative analysis. Vignettes are used to present the findings and prompt discussion. This pilot study will be useful for future research into supporting children by creating a space and the conditions where self-identity can be nurtured and difference can be respected.

摘要

该试点项目探讨了如何通过探究社区 (CoE) 培养幼儿的自我认同，并遵循儿童哲学 (P4C) 的传统，在画廊空间中使用艺术品。在重视多样性时，尊重差异是关键。一组表示有兴趣参与的 4 岁和 5 岁儿童以及欣赏 P4C 的基础哲学和艺术品的开放性的研究人员参与其中。我们在与发展自我认同相关的标志框架内使用了解释主义分析，这些标志与我们正在进行的观察和协作分析一起出现在文献中。小插曲用于展示调查结果和迅速讨论。