Implementing the early childhood development teacher training framework in Uganda: Gains and challenges
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2012
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Journal of Early Childhood Research
Abstract
Training of quality early childhood development (ECD) teachers is paramount in ensuring quality ECD
service provision. This exploratory study focuses on the gains and challenges met in the implementation
of the Uganda ECD teacher training framework. Data were obtained using questionnaires and interviews
from principals and tutors of ECD teacher training institutions (n = 106) who participated in a framework
familiarization workshop. Results indicated some gains in use of the framework, while other areas still need
more support for it to be effectively implemented. Major challenges were found in institutional management
and administrative set ups, tutor competencies, and trainee assessment. The article concludes with specific
recommendations for technical assistance to promote effective implementation of framework so as to
produce better ECD teachers in Uganda.
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Assessment, Early childhood development teacher, Education, Teacher training curriculum, Training framework
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Ejuu, G. (2012). Implementing the early childhood development teacher training framework in Uganda: Gains and challenges. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 10(3), 282-293. DOI: 10.1177/1476718X12437114