The importance of developing social communication skills in children and means of activating them from the point of view of kindergarten teachers in the city of Baghdad

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of kindergarten teachers in developing social communication skills in children in Baghdad. The study also seeks to identify effective methods and activities used by teachers to achieve this goal and to recognize the obstacles that may affect this role. The study relied on a sample of 114 teachers randomly selected from kindergarten teachers in Baghdad, and a questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. The questionnaire was divided into three main dimensions: first, the development of social communication skills in children; second, the educational methods and activities used by teachers; and third, the obstacles faced by teachers in this field. The results of the study showed that most teachers use various methods such as physical and artistic activities to enhance social communication skills in children. The main obstacles identified were the lack of educational resources and the large number of children in the classroom. The study concluded the importance of providing a suitable educational environment and improving teacher training in order to enhance social communication skills in children more effectively.