Abstract

SEHN, Amanda Schöffel  and  LOPES, Rita de Cassia Sobreira. Role of Caring in Early Childhood Education: Contributions from Working Discussion Groups with Educators. Estud. pesqui. psicol. [online]. 2023, vol.23, n.1, pp.205-225.  Epub May 03, 2024. ISSN 1808-4281.  https://doi.org/10.12957/epp.2023.75308.

Working in Early Childhood Education implies that the adult caregiver participates in the subjectivation of babies, which can be extremely demanding. This study aimed to offer a listening space for nursery educators to reflect on the challenges of the role of caring for babies and very young children in Early Childhood Education. Two editions of the work discussion group were held, in which five educators participated. The material was qualitatively analyzed, considering the inductive thematic analysis. The results showed that care requires presence, predictability, intimacy, and sensitivity, requests often made by the babies and the children themselves who call the adult to respond from this place. However, responding to this demand individually in a collective environment can bring discomfort, malaise, and anguish. The group made it possible for educators to become aware of how they used a more mechanized and controlling style of care, to protect themselves from these demands. In summary, the baby and the children discomfort the adult and invite him/her to (re) think about his actions, pointing out the importance of spaces for listening and reflection to education professionals.

Keywords : work discussion group; early childhood education; childcare; psychoanalysis..

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