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Table 4 Categories and subcategories of observation form

From: An investigation of early childhood education teachers’ attitudes, behaviors, and views regarding the rights of the child

Categories

Subcategories

Category 1: Transparent and informative activities

1.1. Taking children’s views

1.2. Informing children about activities

1.3. Giving feedback during activities

1.4. Evaluation of activities

Category 2: Activities based on voluntary participation

2.1. Including all children

2.2. Respecting children’s decisions about participation

2.3. Offering different activities

Category 3: Child-friendly activities

3.1. Nondiscrimination

3.2. Caring for each child

3.3. Guiding each child

3.4. Answering all questions

3.5. Giving importance to children’s ideas

3.6. Incorporating children’s interests

3.7. Incorporating children’s needs

3.8. Supporting play

Category 4: Positive interactions with children

4.1. Being tender

4.2. Talking clearly

4.3. Conversations about other subjects

4.4. No judgement

4.5. No comparing

4.6. No threatening

Category 5: Supporting positive interactions between children

5.1. Preventing violence

5.2. Supporting sharing