Assessment of Stakeholders' Awareness and Implementation of the Early Childhood Education National Curriculum in llorin Metropolis

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dc.contributor.authorKuranga, Y. A. and Abdulwahab, R.
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-03T07:33:07Z
dc.date.available2024-05-03T07:33:07Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractThe study assessed the stakeholders' awareness and implementation of the Early Childhood Education National Curriculum in llorin Metropolis, Kwara State. Research and reports showed that the first six years of life are critical period of growth and development that form the foundations for achievement in life. Hence, the need for an integrated and holistic Early Childhood Development curriculum that guarantees best care and support to young children. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select thirty public primary schooIs within llorin metropolis. The samples comprised of thirty teachers/caregivers, thirty head- teachers and twelve local government education inspectors. Three self- developed questionnaire tagged 'teacher/caregivers awareness and implementation of ECE curriculum' (TAIEC):Head teacher awareness and implementation of ECE curriculum'(HAIEC)and education officer awareness and implementation of the ECE curriculum questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. The result showed low level of awareness of the ECE national curriculum by all stakeholders (< 2.50). Some of the problems facing the implementation of the ECE curriculum were also identified to include lack of funding, inadequate teaching and learning materials. The study recommended among others the awareness campaign by the government on the national ECE curriculum, workshop for stakeholders on how to implement the curriculum effectively. Caregivers were also advised to seek for knowledge on ECE and how to improvise teaching and learning materials rather than depending on government.
dc.description.sponsorshipKuranga, Y. A. and Abdulwahab, R.
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/13267
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences
dc.titleAssessment of Stakeholders' Awareness and Implementation of the Early Childhood Education National Curriculum in llorin Metropolis
dc.typeArticle

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