Förskollärares erfarenheter av att arbeta med flerspråkighet

Sammanfattning: This study examines preschool teachers` experiences of working with multilingualism. Through the study I want to find out about what experiences preschool teachers have about working with multilingualism and what has changed during their working life. The study also examines which methods are used most to support the children`s native language and how educators experience work with multilingualism. The data gathering has been carried out using a qualitative method that is semi structured interviews. Six licensed preschool teachers were interviewed. Data has been analyzed using phenomenography. The results show that the work with multilingualism places demands on the educators but is seen with a positive attitude. The result also shows that the educators´ view of working with multilingualism is of importance for the children and their educational development. If the educator lacks will and commitment to work with multilingualism it will affect the education for the children. The children will then not receive the support they need to improve and develop. It is also important that the principals emphasize that multilingualism is included in the preschool`s activities. It also appears in the results that educators` knowledge plays a role in the work with multilingualism and that educators need to know about the child`s background to be able to support the children in their language development. The results show that the most used method support in the work with multilingualism are digital tools and specific learning app Polyglutt.