Quality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views

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dc.contributor.advisorAtmore, Ericen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorClampett, Bridgeten_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-25T11:30:04Z
dc.date.available2016-07-25T11:30:04Z
dc.date.issued2016en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis study 'Quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views' was carried out with a sample of fifteen principals of effective ECD centres in the Western Cape, South Africa. The study adopted a qualitative, exploratory approach using a semi-structured interview schedule for face-to-face interviews with the participants. A purposive sample was used and the selected sample were geographically spread across the Western Cape Metropolitan area.The findings revealed the following: Effective ECD centres that provide quality care and education is of critical importance and should be prioritised in South Africa. Governing bodies play critical roles in the effectiveness of ECD centres; these roles include: governance and accountability, ensuring financial sustainability, decision-making and administration, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and conflict resolution. ECD forums are also a valuable asset for ECD centres. Structure and routine, indoor learning materials and the arrangement of the classroom are important components of quality learning programmes. Qualified ECD teachers provide quality learning programmes for children and outdoor play is important for children's holistic development. Parental involvement improves learning outcomes for children and relationships with stakeholder's assists centres in providing a holistic programme. Principals play a crucial role in ensuring a quality service is provided.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationClampett, B. (2016). <i>Quality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20702en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationClampett, Bridget. <i>"Quality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20702en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationClampett, B. 2016. Quality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Clampett, Bridget AB - This study 'Quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views' was carried out with a sample of fifteen principals of effective ECD centres in the Western Cape, South Africa. The study adopted a qualitative, exploratory approach using a semi-structured interview schedule for face-to-face interviews with the participants. A purposive sample was used and the selected sample were geographically spread across the Western Cape Metropolitan area.The findings revealed the following: Effective ECD centres that provide quality care and education is of critical importance and should be prioritised in South Africa. Governing bodies play critical roles in the effectiveness of ECD centres; these roles include: governance and accountability, ensuring financial sustainability, decision-making and administration, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and conflict resolution. ECD forums are also a valuable asset for ECD centres. Structure and routine, indoor learning materials and the arrangement of the classroom are important components of quality learning programmes. Qualified ECD teachers provide quality learning programmes for children and outdoor play is important for children's holistic development. Parental involvement improves learning outcomes for children and relationships with stakeholder's assists centres in providing a holistic programme. Principals play a crucial role in ensuring a quality service is provided. DA - 2016 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2016 T1 - Quality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views TI - Quality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20702 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/20702
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationClampett B. Quality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 2016 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20702en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Social Developmenten_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherSocial Developmenten_ZA
dc.titleQuality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder viewsen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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