The Role of Kindergarten Teachers in Developing Professional Awareness among Kindergarten Children (Third grade) "A Field Study in Latakia City"

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the role of kindergarten teachers in developing professional awareness among kindergarten children (Third grade) in the city of Latakia, and to reveal differences in their attitudes based on variables academic qualifications, years of experience, and kindergarten affiliation. The researcher adopted a descriptive approach and used a questionnaire to collect data from a sample of (100) teachers from public and private kindergartens.

The results of the study showed that the level of teachers' role in developing professional awareness among children was average; this indicates that efforts, but they need further development, the results also statistically significant differences appeared across the study variables:

•According to academic qualifications: teachers holding a teaching-qualification diploma demonstrated a stronger role, reflecting the impact of professional preparation.

•According to years of experience: teachers with 5–10 years of experience showed higher effectiveness.

•According to kindergarten affiliation: teachers in public kindergartens outperformed their counterparts, suggesting influence of environments on professional practice.

Study recommendations: 1_developing programs to prepare and qualify kindergarten teachers professionally, 2_while emphasizing practical activities that enhance professional awareness among kindergarten children.