Abstract:
This study investigates the perspectives of stakeholders on quality early childhood
education in the Bono East Region, Ghana. The study employed the cross-sectional
survey design. The convenience sampling techniques was used to sample hundred
(100) parents, fifty (50) teachers and four (4) head teachers. Data collection was carried
out using structured questionnaires and observation checklist. The data obtained from
the structured questionnaire was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social
Sciences software (SPSS version 21.0) to generate frequency and percentage
distributions. The study results indicated that, both parents and teachers had similar
views with regard to the indicators of quality ECE. Also, both teachers and head
teachers had similar level of knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. The
study results imply that with regards to the dissemination of research-based findings to
practitioners, there is a knowledge gap and much needs to be done within the fields of
developmental and educational psychology. It is therefore recommended that there
should also be continuous in-service training for early childhood teachers. Again, some
stakeholders were not too satisfied with the services being rendered therefore the
service providers should provide the necessary resources to enhance quality service
delivery.
Description:
A Thesis in the Department of Early Childhood Education,
Faculty of Educational Studies, submitted to the school of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Education
(Early Childhood Education)
In the University of Education, Winneba
