Availability of play resources for utilization of play in ECDE curriculum in ECDE centres in Kericho Sub-county
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ECDE centers, play, resources, teaching and learning, utilizationAbstract
Play involves the child socially, emotionally, physically, cognitively and development of language and literacy skills. The aim of the study was to determine the availability of play resources and the use of play in child development learners at ECDE centers in Kericho sub-county. The study adopted Piaget's theory of intellectual development (1896-1980). The mixed-methods approach was used, adopting qualitative and quantitative techniques. The target population consisted of 161 school heads and 347 preschool teachers, in which a sample of 48 head teachers and 104 preschool teachers were selected using both simple and stratified random sampling techniques from all educational areas in the sub-county. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and observation schedules and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results of the study were presented in frequency distribution tables, pie charts and bar charts. Qualitative data of the interviews and the observation were analyzed in themes and categories, identifying the similarities and differences that emerged. The study concluded that different resources were available for use in ECDE curriculum. Locally available resources were available compared to purchased resources.
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