الكاتب/ة الباحث/ة
Dr Fathi Ahmadieh
الناشر/المؤسسة
Routledge
تاريخ الإصدار
2022
الدولة
الأردن
Teaching English as a foreign language in early years has become
prevalent in response to contemporary trends of English as a
global language. However, early childhood teachers may face
challenges that would prevent children from achieving success in
learning English in different educational contexts. This study
explored the challenges that kindergarten teachers face when
teaching English as a foreign language at kindergarten schools in
Kuwait. There is high demand for teaching English as a second
language in most countries in the world at early stages, and
stakeholders could take responsibility for overcoming these
challenges that are related to many aspects of this field. The
researchers interviewed 16 kindergarten teachers and then
conducted classroom observations. Lack of teacher preparation
and training, English curriculum deficiencies, and teachers’
English proficiency level emerged as key challenges faced by
kindergarten teachers. Other localized challenges were also
identified. This paper concludes by highlighting several
implications for decision makers to further enhance teaching
English as a foreign language in kindergarten schools.