Program i propagatorki wychowania religijnego w przedszkolu w świetle czasopisma „Wychowanie Przedszkolne” (1925- 1939)
The Curriculum and Promoters of Preschool Religious Education in the Light of the Magazine “Preschool Education”

Summary/Abstract: The paper refers to the history of preschool education in Poland. Its purpose is to show the history of preschool education theories, especially the religious ones, and, on the other hand, to emphasize the significant function ofthe magazine Preschool Education [Wychowanie Przedszkolne] in that process. The intention of the reflection included in the text is to show the propagators of the theory of preschool education, with a special emphasis on the promotion of religious education and upbringing in kindergartens. The magazine in question clearly promoted religious education that was to link religious education with moral upbringing and ethics, because it was believed that religion must be connected with life. The curriculum of religious upbringing promoted by the Preschool Education aimed at teaching deep religiousness, which is why the promoters of such upbringing argued that, apart from the theory of religion and religiousness, or learning the texts of the Holy Scriptures, religious practices are important. All the principles and guidance included in the methodology of religious education described in the magazine served this purpose. It should be noted that a particular function in this difficult work of religious education was performed by kindergarten teachers. The creators of religious poetry helped them, especially in providing relevant educational contents.

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