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Research Summary: Exploring primary teachers’ emotional and instructional challenges in supporting students with general reading difficulties in Saudi Arabia
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- Frontiers in Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 3 October 2026
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- 1 min
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- Knowledge Resource
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A study conducted in Saudi Arabia explored the instructional and emotional challenges experienced by primary school teachers in supporting students with general reading difficulties. Utilizing a descriptive phenomenological design and semi-structured interviews with 14 teachers, the research identified significant challenges across instructional practices, emotional well-being, the need for instructional adaptations, and deficiencies in school preparedness and professional development.
Why it matters
This research underscores the critical need to enhance teacher support and training for literacy education, particularly in regions where such studies are less common. Addressing these challenges directly impacts educational outcomes for students, teacher retention, and the overall quality of primary education.
Key insights
- Primary school teachers in Saudi Arabia face substantial instructional challenges when addressing general reading difficulties among students.
- Teachers experience significant emotional and affective challenges in their efforts to support students with reading difficulties.
- Instructional adaptations are frequently required, highlighting the need for flexible teaching methodologies.
- There are identified gaps in school preparedness and professional development provisions for teachers dealing with reading difficulties.
Source
Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1886162
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