PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION IN HATHAZARI UPAZILLA, CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH: AN ANALYSIS

Autors/ores

  • Soumen Kishor Nath Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Meejanur Rahman Miju Associate Professor, Dr., Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Kazal Baran Nath Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i12.5731

Paraules clau:

pre-primary education, infrastructure, teacher training, policy recommendations, quality education

Resum

This study delves into the landscape of pre-primary education within Hathazari Upazilla, situated in the Chattogram district of Bangladesh. Through a comprehensive analysis, it examines the existing infrastructure, enrollment rates, curriculum implementation, and other related factors influencing the quality of early childhood education. Methodologically, a combination of quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, and observational techniques was employed to gather data. Findings highlight the challenges within the pre-primary education system, shedding light on areas for improvement and potential intervention for policy decisions and targeted interventions aimed at enhancing the early childhood education experience in Hathazari Upazilla.

 

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Biografies de l'autor/a

  • Soumen Kishor Nath, Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

    Soumen Kishor Nath has taught at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, for about 12 years. Now, he is an associate professor at this university. He has authored six publications in academic journals in his country and abroad. He also sits on reviewers’ boards. His teaching and research interests are educational statistics, time series analysis, and education-related research. He is a member of several national societies.

  • Meejanur Rahman Miju, Associate Professor, Dr., Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

    Dr. Meejanur Rahman Miju has been teaching at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, for about 12 years as an associate professor. He has authored six publications in academic journals. He also sits on reviewers’ boards. His teaching and research interest is in English literature and pedagogy. A member of several national societies. He has authored ten publications in academic journals in his country and abroad.

  • Kazal Baran Nath, Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

    Kazal Baran Nath has been serving as a teacher at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, for about 12 years. Now, he is an associate professor at this university. His teaching interests are in chemistry and education. He has authored seven publications in academic journals in his country and abroad.

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2024-12-17

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Vol. 11 Núm. 12 (2024)

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