Abstract:
This study aimed at investigating pre-school teachers’ perception of
the challenges facing preschool education in Shama District. Descriptive
survey design was used in the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data
from 200 preschool teachers teaching in Pre-schools in Shama District.
Frequency counts, percentages, means as well as analysis of variance
(ANOVA) were employed to analyze the data. The results revealed that most
pre-schools within the Shama District do not apply good teaching strategies
and also, they do not have adequate number of picture cards, number cards,
drawing cards, sand tray, picture books, slates and alphabetic cards. The
hypothesis tested proved that there was no statistically significant difference in
the perception of preschoolteachers’ on the challenges facing pre-school
education based on gender and age. It is recommended that GES organise inservice
training for pre-school teachers to upgrade their pedagogical skills.
Also, government, through the Ministry of Education, provides pre-schools
with the necessary equipments, furniture, infrastructure, facilities, and
teaching aids to aid their work. Again, training opportunities should be made
available for pre-school teachers to up-grade their skills on how to improvise
teaching aids and care for pr-scholars.
