The Role of the Kindergarten Environment in Developing Children's Language Skills from the Perspective of Educators

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the role of the kindergarten environment in developing children's language skills from the teachers' perspective. To achieve this, the researcher adopted the descriptive-analytical approach and used a questionnaire as a data collection tool. The study sample consisted of 207 kindergarten teachers in Jerusalem. The study found that the role of the kindergarten environment in developing children's language skills was rated highly by teachers. It also revealed that the classroom environment, the teacher's role, educational activities, and the physical environment in kindergarten play a positive role in enhancing children's language skills. The results indicated no statistically significant differences in the role of the kindergarten environment in developing children's language skills based on the variables of academic qualification, years of experience, and type of kindergarten. Based on the findings, the study recommended the continuous enhancement of the physical environment in innovative ways to support the comprehensive educational process in kindergartens. It also emphasized the need for ongoing training programs for teachers on how to effectively utilize the physical environment to enhance language skills