Abstract:
In recent years, growing knowledge of the critical importance of
childhood development for lifelong learning and growth has led to
increased calls for professionalism of early childhood educators
including higher standards for training and education. As part of
this renewed attention to professional development, professionals
in the field should develop the na early childhood care and education,
with the goal of assuring that
all educators of young children have the necessary knowledge and
skills to meet children’s development needs. This study was done at
Nandi County, Rift Valley. The study sought to answer the following
research question: Which dimensions of early childhood teacher
manifest competences can be observed that contribute to pupil
achievement? What resources are available for ECDE program and
educators in order to meet new competency standards? This study
adopts a cross sectional design in which data are collected
predominantly by questionnaire, structured interviews and official statistics and that qual documents relating to a single period will be used. Respondents’ are identified through simple ran from field was analyzed both qua and presented in form of discussi ministry of education, teachers, parents and other education stakeholders in understanding various Early childhood teacher required competencies towards expanded vision of education for life that was first agreed upon Education for all that was held in Jomtein, Thailand.
