Challenges Facing Early Childhood Teachers and Possible Solutions

Abstract

Despite the growing importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE), there are a number of challenges that have continued to pull down its effective implementation. This article outlines a number of challenges that face ECD teachers and possible solutions. Early Childhood teachers are very important in giving the upcoming generation a good start in the world of learning. This paper will explore some of the challenges ECD teachers are facing in their day to day life in an ECD center including: low pay/ poor salaries, poor relationship between teachers, children and parents, lack of great teaching skills and financial constraints. In addition, inadequate teaching and learning resources. COVID-19 and high teacher-child ratio. On the other hand, the paper will highlight possible solutions in ECD education including and not limited to investing in ECD education by: the government, stakeholders and development partnerships and the private sector. There is need to focus on improved ECD teacher training and valuing ECD teachers. Lastly, the paper advocates for strong human relationships, the establishment of ECD centers in every locality and encouraging play learning.