The Implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy in East Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State
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2021-08
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Abstract
The general objective of this study was to investigate the implementation of the policy set for
early childhood care and education in East Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional state.
Methodologically the study employed descriptive survey design and mixed research approach.
Instruments used in the study were questionnaire, interview, observation and document analysis.
A random sampling technique was used to select from a total 397 of government and 45 private
preschool teachers out of which 324 and 41 teachers were selected respectively. In Addition,
supervisor, principals/vice principals and SIP department heads of Woreda and Zone were
purposively selected. The data collected through questionnaires from the teachers were
presented in tables for each case, and analyzed using percentage and descriptive statistics.
Qualitative data obtained through observations, document review and interviews were analyzed
though narration. The result of the study showed that the level of preprimary education policy
implementation was low or not in line with standard set by the (MOE).The major problems
identified in this study were inadequacy of indoor and outdoor materials and equipment, lack of
trained teachers, inadequate facility and lack of monitoring (in terms of supervision and
support), lack of participation from parents, community, officers and politicians. The study has
also identified challenges like lack of attention towards the implementation of the policy with
regard to early childhood care and education at various level of educational administration,
poor awareness from side of community can be mentioned. The other problem identified was
boosting of the government on policy formulation without adjusting precondition for
implementation. other problems identified with childhood care and education in the area were
poor school environment especially public school, Lack of budget allocation from government
and in relevance of the policy to the context of rural areas because of distance of the school from
children house, difficult terrain of the land, lack of infrastructures like road, transport and water
services. Finally, it is recommended that proper monitoring and supervision should be
performed regularly. Establitioned Committees should care out their duties and responsibilities
and there should be collaboration among sector and stakeholder. The MOE and Educational
Bureau of Oromia should focus on training of teachers and also ensure adequate budget
allocation. It is encouraged that the parents and community should support the implementation
of the policy towards the betterment of early childhood care and education