Early years education and development: A need or luxury?
Document Type
Book Chapter
ISBN
9789987083435
Editor
Lugalla, J. & Ngwaru, M.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Education in Tanzania in the era of globalisation: Challenges and opportunities
Department
Institute for Educational Development, East Africa
Publisher
Mkuki na Nyota Publishers
City
Dar es salaam
Abstract
This chapter details the outcomes of a series of interventions on Early Years Education carried out with teachers and respective stakeholders in under-resourced communities in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Several challenges such as parental and community involvement, school readiness, health factors and children’s rights have been pointed out as obstacles to recognition of the significance of Early Childhood Education and Development in the focus areas. The intervention studies revealed that support of all types, especially on improving and re-thinking parenting and school roles is crucial. Also investment in children's early learning, alternatives for parents to finance children's education as well as improving quality of education for children.
Recommended Citation
Oluga, M.
(2019). Early years education and development: A need or luxury?. Education in Tanzania in the era of globalisation: Challenges and opportunities, 115-129.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/book_chapters/271