https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/52 2026-08-01T11:38:57Z https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1673 Factors Affecting Implementation of Early Childhood Development Education in Public Centres in Imenti South District, Kenya Wambui, Hellen; Gathumbi, Anthony Mungai The purpose of this study was to determine factors that affect implementation of ECDE Programme in Imenti South District. Descriptive survey research design was used. Target population was 1260; 360 ECDE teachers and 900 CMC Members. Proportionate sampling method was used, 85 ECDE teachers and 212 CMC members the findings indicated that parents had a positive attitude towards ECDE programmes. The study established factors that affect ECDE implementation included inadequate teaching and learning resources, inadequate teachers, lack of playing grounds and toilets. Strategies used solve financial problems included community sensitization, fund raising, donations and C.D.F assistance. The study recommends that government should provide: funds to ECDE programme, required physical facilities, teaching and learning materials to enable proper implementation of ECDE, trained teachers and incorporate ECDE programme into mainstream of basic education. This will strengthen ECDE by providing quality basic Education and enable the policy makers to plan for the program. An Article Published in International Journal of Advanced Education and Research 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1670 Quality Assurance Factors Influencing Implementation of Early Childhood Development and Education Curriculum Murundu, Zadock Obuchere Quality of education is determined by conditions of learning in institutions. There are real concerns raised by stakeholders regarding quality of education in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centers in Emuhaya Sub-County, Kenya. Factors contributing to poor quality assurance control in implementation of ECDE curriculum are yet to be established. The purpose of the study was to establish quality assurance factors influencing implementation of ECDE Curriculum in Emuhaya Sub County, Kenya. The study was based on descriptive survey design. It consisted of 196 teachers drawn from 98 ECDE Centres and 1Program Officer. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 65 teachers. Saturated sampling technique was used to select 1 program Officer. Data was collected by questionnaire, interview schedule and observation schedule. The study concluded that: ECDE Centres did not have adequate teaching - learning resources and facilities suitable for ECDE children. This inhibits implementation of ECDE Curriculum. The study recommends that; Intensive monitoring and evaluation system should be developed and implemented to enhance quality assurance by employing more ECDE Quality Assurance and Standards Officers to work hand in hand with The Program Officer in the process of manning ECDE subsector. An Article Published South Asian Research Journal of Business and Management 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1665 School Based Factors Influencing Implementation of Early Childhood Development and Education Curriculum Murundu, Zadock Obuchere; Indoshi, Francis Chisikwa; Okello, Michael Conditions of learning are crucial in determining quality of education. There are real concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the quality of education in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centers in Emuhaya District in Kenya. Factors contributing to poor implementation of the curriculum in the ECDE centers are yet to be established. The purpose of this study was to establish the school factors influencing implementation of ECDE Curriculum. The study involved 65 ECDE teachers drawn from 32 ECDE centres in Emuhaya District, Kenya selected by simple random technique. It was based on descriptive survey design. Data were collected by questionnaires and focused group discussion guide. The study found that lack of suitable teaching and learning resources, inappropriate diet, understaffing, inappropriate medium of instruction and teacher-child ratio, and poor grouping practices were the factors hindering effective implementation of the curriculum in ECDE centers. The study recommends that a program should be designed to build community capacities for the development and equipment of ECDE centres in partnership with the government and other stakeholders. An Article Published in Educational Research Journal 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1663 Enhancing Parent-Teacher Partnership to Meet the Challenges of Early Childhood Education Curriculum Development in Kenya Mukuna, Truphena E. Early childhood musical development has gained research prominence in recent years. Educational curriculum development is a shared responsibility amongst parents and teachers, especially in ECDE, where both must work very closely to lay a firm foundation for the child. This paper examines the challenges faced by pre-school teachers and parents in curriculum development process, and ways in which parents and teachers can enhance a partnership in early childhood curriculum development. A descriptive research design was adopted. The data sources were: a parental involvement questionnaire for pre-school teachers, a parental involvement interview schedule for the pre-school parents, and document analysis. Simple random and saturated samplings were employed for the pre-school parents and teachers respectively. Multiple data analysis methods were used. Although pre-school parents and teachers wanted to be involved in early childhood curriculum development, teachers did not know the specific activities of involving parents. Furthermore, the partnership was hampered by barriers to parental involvemen childhood curriculum development emanating from both parents and teachers. The study recommended: employment of pre-school teachers by the Teachers Service Commission and of Quality Assurance and Standards Officers with the knowledge base on ear practice of early childhood education policy and review of the pre-school teacher. An Article Published in International Journal of Current Research 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z