Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies
Vol 7 No 1 (2018): June 2018

Early Childhood Education an Care in Nigeria: Pedagogical Philosophy and Related Missing Links

Olalekan, Olatunji Michael (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jun 2018

Abstract

This paper reiterates the importance of Early Childhood Education and Care and gives a graphic account of Early Childhood Education in Nigeria. It also highlights England Denmark, Germany, France, Japan, New Zealand, Argentina, Cuba, Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Finland and Hong Kong as some of the nations that have made remarkable progress in Early Childhood Education and their specific positions on pedagogical approaches and their underlying pedagogical philosophies. Against this backdrop, a review of the state of Early Childhood Education in Nigeria is made with a focus on pedagogical approaches, their underlying pedagogical philosophies and related issue in this level of education. Proffered suggestion include relevant authorities ensuring that the national Curriculum is readily available to all stakeholders and that it contains sufficient direction an instructions for teachers so that they can teach and make maximum impact. The paper is theoretical, based on literature review. Key words: Early Childhood, Preprimary, Pedagogy, Neurology, National policy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijeces

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Subject

Education

Description

Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies publishes original manuscripts, reviews, and information about association activities. Its purpose is to provide a forum for consideration of issues and for exchange of information and ideas about research and practice in early childhood ...