Förskolläraryrket : ett uppdrag, flera föreställningar

Sammanfattning: The purpose of this study is to get hold on the different perceptions preschool teachers have about their own profession. We have noticed that there are many studies about the profession of preschool teachers according to scientists and students who study to be preschool teachers, but there are not so many studies where the preschool teachers themselves give their point of view. To get a grip of the preschool teachers perceptions we use a phenomenographic perspective as point of departure. The empirical material consists of qualitive interviews with seven preschool teachers. The results of the study show that the preschool teachers view their profession in very different ways. We have categorized these perceptions into three main categories and nine subcategories: Leadership, responsibility, communication and power Child focus, presence, teaching and security Competence, development, work experience and knowledge of theory