Creative Awareness Among Kindergarten Teachers in the Center of Duhok Governorate

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the levels of creative awareness among kindergarten teachers in Duhok Governorate and to identify statistically significant differences based on the variables of academic qualification, specialization, and years of service. The researchers adopted a descriptive methodology as it aligns with the nature of the study. The research population consisted of 746 kindergarten teachers, from which a sample of 75 teachers was selected using a random sampling method. To achieve the study’s objectives, the Al-Mahdawi (2010) scale was employed as the research instrument, and data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results indicated that kindergarten teachers in Duhok Governorate possess a high level of creative awareness. Furthermore, the findings showed no statistically significant differences in creative awareness based on academic qualification or specialization. However, significant differences were observed regarding the variable of years of service (comparing 15 years or less to more than 15 years), favoring teachers with more than 15 years of experience. Based on these results, the researchers presented several recommendations and suggestions to the relevant educational authorities and stakeholders.