Current priorities of the program content ‘Around the world’, for first and second grade in primary school, with an accent inclusive education

Positive changes in the educational system of Bulgaria towards the process of inclusion, namely to ensure equal access to quality education for each child, regardless of his health or social status, ethnic or religious affiliation, also reflect on the program content of “Around the world” for first and second grade in primary school. The subject is aimed at enriching the sensory cognitive experience of children, as well as mastering related to their close public and social environment, knowledge and skills. By accepting a social role student, the child learns another type of interaction with others, acquires the skills to listen and talk with his interlocutors, focus on tasks. The current program content of the learning themes focuses on priorities such as: skills of deal with problems, communication with other students and manifestation of tolerant relationships, and acceptance of differences. The artistic-illustrative material depicting events, situations, circumstances of everyday life of students, bringing them closer to reality. Tasks require students to work independently: monitoring, research, data collection, sharing personal experiences, group work, and this promotes the development of their intellectual potential, as well as successful adaptation, socialization and inclusion in society.