Maps for Gaps: A Geospatial Approach to Estimating Development Gaps in Haiti

Gap Analysis ◽

Spillover Effects ◽

Employment Opportunities ◽

Childhood Education ◽

Data Analyses ◽

Education And Employment ◽

Development Gap

This paper presents the results of a development gap analysis for Haiti using a geospatial approach. Gaps are calculated and characterized by means of qualitative and quantitative techniques, including macroeconomic, microeconomic, and geospatial data analyses. The analysis identifies, presents, and discusses 16 sectoral gaps. It is then expanded by overlapping the sectoral gaps to identify possible relations and spillover effects between them. The results suggest that transportation, early childhood education, and crime and insecurity gaps are the most significant in terms of the area and population affected. Results also show that 24 percent of the area of the country and 9.9 percent of Haitians are affected by nine or more overlapping gaps, particularly in the Nord-Ouest, Artibonite, and Centre departments. In terms of the links between sectors, crime and insecurity gaps tend to overlap with gaps in early childhood education and employment opportunities.

Spillover effects of investment in Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) centers: evidence from Indonesia

Education Economics ◽

10.1080/09645292.2021.2019196 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 1-22

Author(s):

Prita Nurmalia Kusumawardhani

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Spillover Effects ◽

Childhood Education ◽

Education And Development

Inclusive Design in the Field of Education from the Paradigm of Early Intervention

Children ◽

10.3390/children8060474 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 474

Author(s):

María-Luisa Benítez-Lugo ◽

Elena Pinero-Pinto ◽

Fatima Leon-Larios ◽

Esther María Medrano-Sánchez ◽

Maria de-la-Casa-Almeida ◽

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Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Early Intervention ◽

Inclusive Education ◽

Staff Training ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Inclusive Design ◽

Student Body ◽

Childhood Education

Inclusive education and early intervention go hand in hand in the early educational stages to reach the maximum potential of the student body. The aim of this study was to analyze the inclusive profile of an educational center and assess the effectiveness of an inclusive task (designed for this study) in a group of students of early childhood education. This analytical, prospective, descriptive and longitudinal study was conducted from both qualitative and quantitative approaches. From the qualitative approach, an interview was carried out with early childhood education teachers. A total of nine participants were interviewed. Their mean age was 42.25 ± 9.30 years, with a mean experience of 14.25 ± 9.25 years. The quantitative part of the study was carried out with 97 students of early childhood education. After delivering a learning workshop about awareness of functional diversity, three variables were analyzed: story memory, demonstrated emotion, and game memory. The qualitative study indicates that it is necessary to develop coping strategies, such as including special education tasks in the classroom, prior to specific staff training and programming in specific aspects of awareness. Moreover, it is shown that the perception of treatment among peers is already present at this educational stage. The quantitative study reveals that the task was exciting and motivating for the students, which promotes learning and awareness.

Professional and Ethical Consideration for Early Childhood Leaders - Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership ◽

Leadership for Teaching and Learning Practice

10.4018/978-1-7998-5089-2.ch012 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 247-268

Author(s):

Kimberly Wilson

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Best Practices ◽

Student Learning ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Leadership Model ◽

Childhood Education ◽

Managerial Roles

Qualitative and quantitative research provide evidence that leadership can impact student learning and outcomes; however, research examining leadership models in early childhood education settings is scant and in its infancy. One promising leadership model that aligns seemingly naturally with the underpinnings and core constructs in early childhood education is that of pedagogical leadership. Pedagogical leaders shift the focus from administrative/managerial roles to those essential in supporting and focusing on teaching and learning. This chapter explores leadership in educational settings and, specifically, early childhood education. It also defines pedagogical leadership, provides information regarding key constructs within pedagogical leadership, and concludes with best practices for effective pedagogical leaders within an early childhood setting.

Provision of Quality Education in Public Early Childhood Education Centres in West Pokot County, Kenya

East African Journal of Education Studies ◽

10.37284/eajes.4.1.432 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 7-17

Author(s):

Mildred Chebet Chepkonga

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Target Population ◽

Quality Education ◽

Childhood Education ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽

West Pokot

There is a global emphasis on the importance of providing quality early childhood education and care to all children. The issue of provision of quality early childhood education for arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya has received less attention as it contributes to the status of literacy of the whole population. This paper looks at the provision of quality education in public early childhood education centres also known as pre-primary schools in West Pokot County, Kenya. The study methodology incorporated qualitative and quantitative methods of research. This study took pragmatism as its philosophical paradigm. The study used a descriptive survey research design. The target population for the research involved 365 headteachers and 682 teachers. The sample size for the study was arrived at by taking 10-30% of the target population to act as the sample size that is 10% for headteachers and 30% for ECDE teachers. The research instruments used were; questionnaires and interview guides. The data collected was analysed using qualitative and quantitative methods. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation. Statistical Package for Social Science (Version 20.0) helped in coding, entry and analysis. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis method. The study found out that provision of quality education was at average level (M=2.87, SD=1.13) in public pre-primary schools in West Pokot County. This means that half of the pupils in public pre-primary schools in the county are not receiving quality education and hence affecting their development in schools. Therefore, the paper recommends that adequate measures need to be put in place by the County Government of West Pokot County to ensure that public ECDE centres provide quality education through building more ECDE classrooms, employment of teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, provision of adequate instructional materials and meals programmes for remote schools to increase learners retention

Seven Student Motivations for Choosing the Department of Early Childhood Teacher Education in Higher Education

AL-ATHFAL JURNAL PENDIDIKAN ANAK ◽

10.14421/al-athfal.2020.62-01 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 95-108

Author(s):

Indana Elkhaira ◽

Nidya Audina B.P. ◽

Engkizar Engkizar ◽

Munawir K. ◽

Zainal Arifin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Public University ◽

Early Childhood Teacher ◽

Education Department ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

Childhood Education ◽

Choosing a career as an Early Childhood Education Teacher is both challenging and joyful. Not everyone is interested in this profession except for those who have strong motivation. This study aims to identify students’ exact motivation to select the Early Childhood Education Department at Public University. This study uses combined qualitative and quantitative methods (exploratory mixed methods design). Sources of qualitative data were taken from twenty informants through in-depth interviews and analyzed using NVivo 10 analysis software, while sources of quantitative data were taken from a hundred correspondents and analyzed using SPSS 20 software. Both qualitative and quantitative data analyses showed that students have seven motivations to select the Early Childhood Education Department. Those seven motivations are: i) parents encouragement (81%); ii) job opportunities after graduation (83%); iii) loving kids (85%); iv) teaching is a noble profession (100%); self-will (70%); vi) the choice to be a teacher (76%); and vii) Early Childhood Education is not difficult, but joyful (80%). The study has successfully revealed seven students’ motivations for selecting the Early Childhood Education Department at Public University. This study’s results can be used as preliminary data for subsequent researchers to examine this problem in different contexts and issues. This study’s findings need to be continued by the next researcher by examining the correlation between motivational aspects with various other variables. However, this data can also be used as an initial reference for examining the issues and problems in different contexts.

Early-Childhood Education for the Developmentally Delayed: Diagnosis, Intervention, and Evaluation

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/0161-1461.1002.81 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 81-92

Author(s):

Susan Freedman Gilbert

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

School Children ◽

Developmental Delays ◽

Delayed Diagnosis ◽

Language Impairments ◽

Developmentally Delayed ◽

Speech And Language ◽

Childhood Education

This paper describes the referral, diagnostic, interventive, and evaluative procedures used in a self-contained, behaviorally oriented, noncategorical program for pre-school children with speech and language impairments and other developmental delays.