Identification of Challenges in the Development of Early Childhood Education Institution in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi
Abstract: Identification of
challenges in the development of early childhood education institution in
Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. The problem in this research is: what are the
challenges in the development of early childhood education in Kendari?This
research aims to identify the challenges in the development of early childhood
education in the city of Kendari. This type of research is qualitative research
with descriptive analysis techniques.The data were collected using
documentation and interview technique. The results showed: 1) limited
understanding of parents about the importance of education for early childhood,
2) academic qualification of early childhood educators are still insufficient
because there is still some educators who high-school graduates, 3) most
teachers do not have adequate competence regarding their inappropriate
educational background, have not obtained training-related concepts and
practical science about early childhood education.It is suggested that (1) a
high commitment be requiredfrom Government, community leaders and stakeholders
to conduct socialization in society and parents about the importance of education
for early childhood, 2) educators are facilitated to attend further education
at an accredited study programs in early childhood education, and 3) educators
are encouraged to attend various trainings, workshops and other scientific
activities in order to increase the competence of educational progress,
especially education for early childhood.
Keywords: Early childhood
education; Formal early childhood institution; Non Formal Early childhood
Institution; Early Childhood Educator Competencies; Academic Qualifications
Author: Sitti Rahmaniar
Abubakar
Journal Code: jppaudsdgg160028
