Impact of Play on Early Childhood Education in Langata Division Nairobi Province Kenya
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2009-04
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in early childhood and primary education
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of play on early childhood education in
Langata Division, Nairobi province Kenya
The specific effective of the study were; Asses the impact of play 011 the academic performance
of early childhood in Langata Division, Nairobi province Kenya, Determine the impact of play
on the health development of early childhood in Langata Division, Nairobi province Kenya and
to Investigate the factors affecting the effective and free play of children in Langata Division,
Nairobi province Kenya.
The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teacher and interviews with the
parents
The study revealed that play helps the children perform well in class, it makes the children like
the school environment, helps children perform well in future and it is vital for children to
understand what they are taught
The study revealed that play helps children develop well, it helps children remain physically fit,
children do not fall sick because of play and play is important for children to stay healthy.
The study revealed time factor affects the free play of children. In this case a child is always on a
light schedule and has 110 lime.for plying.
It was established that Poverty is one of the hindrances to children's playing this is true because
parents and schools have no money to buy playing materials for children.
Lack o,f playing materials especially at school affects the effectiveness and free play o,f children.
The study established that some parents do not allow their children to play instead they restrict
them to computer and television video games only.
The study revealed that Lack of supervision and protection affects the effectiveness and free play
of children lat home because of security reasons.
Looking at the findings of the study, the following recommendations are made;
Government should make sure early childhood centers have enough and strong playing
materials before they are licensed
The community and parents should be sensitized about the importance of playing so that they
also participate in children's playing activities.
Schools should make sure they fulfill what is in the curriculum by involving children in playing
activities.
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A Research Report Presented to the Institute Of Open and Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award Degree Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Education Kampala International University
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Play on Early Childhood Education, Langata Division