Assessment Of Availability And Use Of Teaching And Learning Materials On Curriculum Instruction In Early Childhood Development Centres

This study was carried out to establish the availability and use of teaching and learning materials on curriculum instruction in ECD centers within Division. The following objectives were used in this study; to identify the existing types of teaching and learning aids used in early childhood education centers, to investigate whether ECD teachers were aware of the importance of teaching/learning aids, and to investigate the form of support offered to ECDs to acquire the relevant teaching and learning aids. This study employed descriptive survey design. The design helps in looking for primary data. The design was good in getting information that was quantitative and qualitative. Secondary data was got by getting literature information form books, journals, newspapers and other educational pamphlets. The analysis revealed that majority of the teachers interviewed were early childhood education teacher; although there were some remaining few who had qualified as general education. Basing on the findings in this analysis the teachers were fully aware of the value of using teaching/ learning aids and there was a high probability that they were using them. Findings however revealed that most teachers used the teaching aids, but not so often, although another great number submitted in their ability to use the teaching/learning materials all the time. Recommendations also were made for example Community has a part to play in this problem. Fundraisings should be conducted to help to solicit funds from the public to support early childhood education activities.