Investigating challenges of implementing inclusive early childhood development programs in Seke Rural District.
- Author
- Kangere, Miranda
- Title
- Investigating challenges of implementing inclusive early childhood development programs in Seke Rural District.
- Abstract
- Early Childhood Development (ECD) is crucial for a holistic development in young children. Recent Literature has highlighted that ECD is crucial for improving the social skills, academic performance and emotional wellbeing of children with diverse needs. However, there are major barriers to its effective implementation in Zimbabwe’s Seke Rural District. This study explores the difficulties ECD centers encounter when putting inclusive programs into practice, identifies factors leading to the low administration of children living with developmental and physical challenges and it advises on the steps that should be taken to promote inclusive ECD. This study used purposive sampling to target the primary schools, educators and other key players in implementing inclusive ECD programs in Seke Rural District. As a result of the contribution of these players, the research identified multiple barriers to the practice of inclusive ECD programs in Seke rural district. These include lack of funding, lack of knowledge on how to implement inclusive ECD programs, limited awareness and inadequate infrastructure. To address these challenges the study recommends the authorities to increase funding, raise awareness and improve teacher trainings, infrastructure development and policy reforms. To support inclusive ECD programs in Seke Rural District, targeted interventions are required. By putting these suggestions into practice, stakeholders and legislators may collaborate to make early childhood environments more welcoming and encouraging which can ultimately improve the development outcomes of young children.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Inclusive
- Early Childhood Development
- Supervisor
- Dr. Siziba
- Item sets
- Department of Sustainable Development
- Media
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