THE LINGUISTIC ASPECT OF TOLERANCE IN EARLY EDUCATION: FOSTERING RESPECT AND EMPATHY THROUGH LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Tolerance, Language, Early Education, Linguistics, Empathy, Respect, Pragmatics, Classroom Discourse, Moral Education, Intercultural CommunicationAbstract
This article explores the role of language in fostering tolerance in early childhood education. Through a linguistic lens, the study examines how language not only reflects but also shapes cultural attitudes toward tolerance, respect, and inclusion. By analyzing classroom discourse and moral education, the paper highlights the pivotal role of language in cultivating empathy, respect, and understanding of diversity among young learners. The study aims to provide insights into how linguistic strategies can be integrated into educational practice to promote a more tolerant society.
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