Språkmiljöer i förskolan på olika villkor : En kvalitativ studie ur ett sociokulturellt perspektiv

Sammanfattning: In the following study, the work of educators has been studied. This is in the form of how educators use language-stimulated learning environments to promote the language of children with language disorders. The study describes educators' work on children with language disorders, as well as how these children can expand their language skills with the help of the preschool language environments. The socio-cultural perspective is the theoretical starting point of the study and therefore the results of the study are also analyzed through the theoretical concepts. The survey was conducted through interviews with active preschool teachers. The aim of the study is to bring knowledge regarding educators' working methods and the creation of language-developing learning environments, as well as what obstacles may exist for this. The results section describes educators' attitudes, trusting relationships and concrete material for success with children's language development. The result also show how working with language environments could strengthen children's self-confidence. The importance of competent staff working with this is also described in the study.