Knowledge And Attitude Of Early Childhood Care Education Students Towards The Study Of Early Child Education As A Course

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

The objective of the study is to find out the knowledge and attitude of early childhood education students towards the study of early child education in Colben in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State.

The specific objective includes;

1.   The concept of early childhood education.

2.   The importance of early childhood education Nigerian.

3.   The role of parents in early childhood education.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1.   Does students have positive attitude towards the study of early childhood education in College of Education, Ekiadolor –Benin in Ovia North East Local Government Area?  

2.   Are the students aware of the importance of early childhood education?

3.   Does lack of adequate facilities affect early childhood education among Colben Students?

4.   Does government help to finance early childhood education in Nigeria? 

5.   Does early child education enhance the cognitive development of the child?

RESEARCH HYPOTHESES

The following research hypotheses is formulated to aid the completion of the study;

H0:knowledge of early childhood care education does have any significant relationship between choices of course

H1:knowledge of early childhood care education does have a significant relationship between choices of course

H0:government are not financing early childhood education adequately in Nigeria 

H2:government are financing early childhood education adequately in Nigeria 

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study of early childhood education differ from country to country. Essentially, day care and crèches provide supervision and care for infants and young ones during the day time so that their parents can hold their jobs. This first phase of childcare and education is from birth or 3 months to 3 years. The first idea of day care centres were warm, safe environments where children could be cared for. It was also aimed at creating opportunities for these young toddlers to interact. In other words, besides the custodial roles played by day care centres and day nursery, there has been increasing evidence that young children in such centres can benefit substantially from involvement in some form of playful learning activities.

Early childhood education is also important in fostering children’s cognitive and physical development. This is outside the expected custodial roles. In the same vein, the aim of childcare from birth till 3 years in Argentina centres on social and psycho-emotional development. On the other hand, Nursery schools or kindergarten actually known as Maternal Schools are designed to promote intellectual and social experiences for children. Like it is with the case in day care or day nursery, the objectives of nursery school also emphasizes social skills and at other times, there is focus on intellectual development. Significantly, for Nursery schools that follow the Montessorian ideal, the objective is to employ a carefully designed set of materials, so as to create an environment that fosters sensory, motor and language development.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY:

The study is set out to determine the attitude and knowledge of students towards the study of early childhood education in College of education, Ekiadolor-Benin, Edo State. Therefore, the study is restricted only to Colben student in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State.