PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SYSTEMS THROUGH COOKING, FARM, LIVESTOCK AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES

Educational Institution/Organization

Kindergarten №128 PHENIX

Location

Bulgaria, Sofia, Krasna Polyana district

Area/s of intervention

Access, Curriculum

Objective

The main objective of the Practice is to promote the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to food preparation, animal husbandry, participation in archaeological excavations, giving children the chance to be engaged equally in all the activities implemented without making distinction between girls and boys and enabling them to develop their potential regardless their gender.

Short description of the activities

The Practice has been carried out by organizing educational activities outside the kindergarten and focusing on acquiring and developing cooking skills, for example by learning how to knead the dough. By experimenting with food preparation activities, children are encouraged to understand that it is important to avoid gender biases also in the domestic environment, since there are no household chores specifically addressed to women or men. Moreover, children get acquainted with the breeding of animals, as well as gained knowledge by observing and experimenting with activities related to the daily life of farmers and stockbreeders and the work of archaeologists.

The Practice has contributed to

Improve access to quality ECEC services and in an inclusive way

Enhance the development of curricula based on pedagogical goals, values and approaches that enable children to reach their full potential in a holistic way.