Practices and challenges of Early Childhood Care and Education in Addis Ababa, Arada Sub-City Government Kindergartens
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2014-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to assess the practices and challenges of Early Childhood Care
and Education in Addis Ababa, specifically Arada Sub-City government kindergartens. Based on
the purpose of the study, the access and the sufficiency and efficiency nature of key inputs and
management practices, the practice of major stakeholders’ participation on the ground overall
practices and challenges encountered of the programme underway assessed . To this end,
descriptive survey method was used for the study using both quantitative and qualitative
approaches, however more emphasis to quantitative approach. Data were gathered from 11
kindergartens through various means from 11 principals (1 not responded), 77 teachers (2 not
responded), 44 parents/guardians and 2 pre-primary education experts. Data instruments were
questionnaire, Focus Group Discussion, interview and observation. The data gathered through
interview and focus group discussion were transcribed, analyzed, and triangulate with
quantitative data where necessary and appropriate. In addition, different documents were
consulted and summarized and described deeply. The findings of the study showed that the
sample kindergartens are not that much conducive for all children such as narrow classes, great
number of children in the classes, low Participation of parents, and stakeholders, Lack of
training principals, teachers, experts and parents/guardians are great barriers to implement
Early childhood Care and Education. Absences of experience sharing of kindergartens, limited
support system of supervision and collaboration of stakeholders are the other barriers of the
kindergartens .Finally based on the findings and discussions made some helpful suggestions
have been recommended
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Addis Ababa, Arada Sub-City Government Kindergartens