The preschool educational environment and its impact on children's personality development: A theoretical approach

Ngo Thi Thu Hien; Nguyen Thu Huyen; Nguyen Thi Huong

doi:10.21744/mami.v6n2.39

Authors

Ngo Thi Thu Hien
ngothithuhien.1411@gmail.com
Van Phuc B Preschool, Hanoi City, Vietnam
Nguyen Thu Huyen Yen Nguu Preschool, Hanoi City, Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Huong Dong My A Preschool, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Keywords:

Preschool educational environment, Personality development, Vygotsky's theory, Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems, Teacher-child interaction

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of the preschool educational environment in shaping children's personalities based on developmental theories. The educational environment encompasses not only physical elements but also the socio-cultural and emotional space, influencing traits such as autonomy, empathy, and the ability to cooperate. Through the synthesis of theoretical approaches and comparative analysis of the perspectives of Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner, and Erikson, the study highlights the mechanisms of interaction between the environment and personality development. The results suggest principles for creating a safe, flexible, and interactive preschool environment that integrates moral values to foster the comprehensive development of children.

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