A Comparative Study of The Effectiveness of Early Childhood Education in Public and Private Schools of District Peshawar

Abstract

This research focuses on the comparison of the implementation of Early Childhood Education in Public and Private schools in District Peshawar. The objectives were to gain insight into the gap in Policy implementation, Present facilities, and Pre-Service Training by comparing Public and Private Primary Schools in District Peshawar. Quantitative and non-contrived method of research was used. The target population was all Heads and ECE Teachers of primary Schools in Public and Private Schools of District Peshawar. The study was delimited to the urban area of Town 3 Peshawar which includes Circle -1Hayatabadand Circle -2Cantonmentof District Peshawar and female Teachers and Heads.  A descriptive Study Survey and Stratified Random Sampling Technique were used. Analysis was conducted by Frequency, Mean, Standard Deviation and t-test calculation. The main finding of the study was that Awareness of the ECE Concept is very low in Teachers and parents of both sectors. The ratio of availability of ECE Classrooms, Teaching material, Physical Facilities, Funds Allocation, Teachers Training and Staff on Demand is found more in private schools as compared to public schools. So, for the implementation of ECE in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it is recommended sufficient Funds allocation, Teachers' Training Programs, awareness of ECE in all kinds of media, physical facilities and the material required for ECE classrooms should be constantly managed and organized by the schools’ management. Public Schools need much attention in this regard. A collaboration Centre of excellence should be managed at the district level to check and balance the implementation and quality assurance in both public and private primary schools.