Controversial And Challenging Concerns Regarding Status Of Saudi Preschool Teachers

Abstract

This article describes the geographical, religious, economical,cultural, and educational contexts as they not only influence the status ofSaudi preschool teachers but also have shaped early childhood teaching career.It aims to capture and present teachers' subjective experiences as members ofthe profession through semi-structured interviews to assist in theconceptualization of effectiveness and professional development of teachers'roles and their status. This article focuses onpreschool teachers' perceptions regarding their career and their individualevaluation of their work in contrast to the community that they serve, whichcreated controversial concerns and challenges.