Early Childhood Care And Education in 2022

Early childhood, defined as the years between birth and the age of eight, is a period of rapid development, with brain development at its apex. Children are heavily influenced by their environment and the people around them throughout this era.

Early childhood care and education in 2022 (ECCE) is not only a way to get kids ready for kindergarten but also aims to meet a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs holistically in order to lay a strong and broad foundation for lifelong learning and happiness. ECCE can help in raising future generations who are compassionate, capable, and responsible.

Early childhood education programmes focus on pre-kindergarten educational experiences.

IMPORTANCE:

Children that participate in an Early Childhood Education program have a higher academic success rate. They have greater job prospects, better health, and lower levels of dependency and crime as adults than those who do not participate in an early education program.

1. ECCE helps children develop their brains and provides long-term economic benefits.
2. Early learners can benefit from developing 21st Century Skills, which will help them succeed in school and in life.
3. ECCE has the potential to improve the lives of young children.
4. Technology can help students learn more effectively if they utilize it in an age-appropriate way.
5. Uneven access- A nationwide survey conducted by The Hunt Institute of Early Childhood Education found variations in programs offerings and quality.

WAYS TO REDEFINE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION 

• It is necessary to begin planning and infrastructure development at the pre-school level.
• At the early education level, there is a scarcity of skilled teachers.
• The need for a basic level of infrastructure.
• Best practices should be followed.
• Creating benchmarks and minimal requirements.
• Parental education is important.

HOW TO PROMOTE/ IMPROVE ECCE:

• Build partnerships to support quality.
• Focus initially on children’s safety, health, and happiness.  
• Support ECCE workforce. 
• Use observations and assessments to understand children’s needs across all developmental domains. 
• Create culture of quality improvement.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS, VISIT WEBSITE OF INSTITUTION OF TEACHER TRAINING STUDIES TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAMS.