Socio-cultural factors impeding children's access to early childhood education. a case of Turbi Division, Marsabit North Sub-County, Kenya
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Date
2015-10
Authors
Buna, Yattani D.
Begi, Nyakwara
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Early childhood is a critical period in which the foundation of children's
education and development is laid. It is a right of every child to be enrolled,
retained and complete school. Despite the many global initiatives aimed at
improving children's access to education, there are still many children out of
school globally. The purpose of this study was to explore the socio-economic
factors impeding children's access to early childhood education in Turbi
Division, Marsabit North Sub-County. Results had shown that majority of
children in the division do not have access to early childhood education. Results
also revealed that several socio-cultural factors such as: Participation in
traditional ceremonies; involvement in livestock rearing; early betrothal of girls;
Female Genital Mutilation practices; and parents fear of early pregnancy were
hindering children's access to early childhood education in the division. Some
of the important strategies that could be used to improve children's access to
early childhood education include: Establishment of mobile schools; organizing
education awareness forums; Soliciting support from many stakehelders: and
reviving village mobile schools where children can learn within their villages.
Key Words: Early Childhood Education; Access; Socio-cultural factors;Children.
Description
2nd International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning 2015
"Post 2015 Development Agenda: Moving·'Education Forward'
Keywords
Early Childhood Education, Access, Socio-cultural factors, Children