Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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The Impact of Early Childhood Development Centers on Pre-School Education Quality in Liberian Communities

Faith Kpanahai, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Liberia Amara Gbakpoh, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Stella Maris Polytechnic University Kofi Bawumia, University of Liberia
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18965263
Published: November 4, 2012

Abstract

Early childhood development (ECD) centers in Liberia have emerged as a crucial component of educational infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved areas where formal schooling is limited. The research employed a qualitative approach involving interviews with parents, teachers, and community leaders, supplemented by observations at four randomly selected ECDs across Liberia’s diverse regions. ECD centers demonstrated significant improvement in children's cognitive development scores (mean increase of 25% compared to baseline), indicating enhanced learning environments provided through structured activities and teacher training programmes. The findings suggest that ECD centers significantly contribute to the quality of pre-school education, highlighting their importance for holistic child development within Liberian communities. Liberian policymakers should prioritise expanding access to well-resourced ECD centers as a foundational step towards improving overall educational outcomes in early childhood stages. Early Childhood Development Centers, Pre-School Education Quality, Liberia, Community Impact

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Faith Kpanahai, Amara Gbakpoh, Kofi Bawumia (2012). The Impact of Early Childhood Development Centers on Pre-School Education Quality in Liberian Communities. African Foodways and Cultural Studies (Humanities/Social), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18965263

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African GeographyEarly Childhood DevelopmentQuality EducationRural CommunitiesParticipatory ResearchConstructivist TheoryCommunity Engagement

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