Nakuru County Government in partnership with Moran Publishers has rolled out a training programme to all Early Childhood Education (ECD) teachers across the County.
The aim of training ECDE teachers is to ensure they acquire effective class management skills of moulding the young learners and laying up a strong foundation which is in line with the CBC guidelines.
Education Chief Officer Rosemary Kimani said that the administration is committed to ensuring all the ECDE teachers across the county undergo the training.
This is in adherence to the pre-primary policy, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development and the Ministry of Education requirement.
While addressing the trainees today at the Menengai Social Hall, the officer noted that the National early Childhood Development Policy Framework in Kenya has been in place since the year 2006 accompanied by a service guideline to promote its implementation.
Also, she said the goal of the policy framework was to enhance access, equity and quality service delivery for all children from conception to eight years old.
In addition, she emphasised the county’s commitment of employing more teachers on a yearly basis to ensure the instructors to learner ratio is balanced.
Ms Millicent Yugi, the County Director for ECDE, said the programme is essential as it will further inform the teachers more about Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). The partnership will see teachers get training materials and certificates.
Ms Yugi urged parents to ensure their children are enrolled since a child’s early years are the foundation for his or her future development. Providing a strong base for lifelong learning, elevated abilities, including cognitive and social development.
Apart from that, the director said many children struggle in school because they find it difficult to concentrate. As such, developing an ability to concentrate on the task at hand from an early age through ECDE can go a long way in helping both children and parents with this crucial skill.
Finally, she said ECDE exposes children to new arts, activities, music and play, which stimulate the young child’s minds, encouraging creativity. And, above all, it teaches them positive interaction and teamwork.
By Veronica Bosibori
