Appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions: the case of preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
Abstract This study aimed to examine the appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary institutions, specifically focusing on preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia. To achieve this, a mixed-methods research approach was employed, guided by an adapted framework for assessing learning enviro...
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| description | Abstract This study aimed to examine the appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary institutions, specifically focusing on preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia. To achieve this, a mixed-methods research approach was employed, guided by an adapted framework for assessing learning environments. Participants included preschool teachers and leaders who were selected through a comprehensive sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires and observations, and analyzed both quantitatively (using means, standard deviations, one-sample t-tests, and independent samples t-tests) and qualitatively through a thematic analysis approach. The findings revealed several challenges related to the physical environments, facilities, and classroom conditions within the preschools. The study concludes that, despite some positive efforts, preschools in Bahir Dar city were struggling to provide preprimary education in environments that are unsuitable for children. Finally, the article offers recommendations aimed at improving the learning environments of these institutions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8845717aa82440eaa2bd0a613bbc8af02025-02-02T12:43:50ZengSpringerOpenInternational Journal of Child Care and Education Policy2288-67292025-01-0119111910.1186/s40723-025-00140-7Appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions: the case of preschools in Bahir Dar city, EthiopiaMulugeta Yayeh Worku0College of Education, Bahir Dar UniversityAbstract This study aimed to examine the appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary institutions, specifically focusing on preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia. To achieve this, a mixed-methods research approach was employed, guided by an adapted framework for assessing learning environments. Participants included preschool teachers and leaders who were selected through a comprehensive sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires and observations, and analyzed both quantitatively (using means, standard deviations, one-sample t-tests, and independent samples t-tests) and qualitatively through a thematic analysis approach. The findings revealed several challenges related to the physical environments, facilities, and classroom conditions within the preschools. The study concludes that, despite some positive efforts, preschools in Bahir Dar city were struggling to provide preprimary education in environments that are unsuitable for children. Finally, the article offers recommendations aimed at improving the learning environments of these institutions.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40723-025-00140-7Developmentally appropriate practiceEarly childhood and care educationLearning environmentPreprimary educationPreschoolPreschool facilities |
| spellingShingle | Mulugeta Yayeh Worku Appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions: the case of preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy Developmentally appropriate practice Early childhood and care education Learning environment Preprimary education Preschool Preschool facilities |
| title | Appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions: the case of preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia |
| title_full | Appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions: the case of preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions: the case of preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions: the case of preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia |
| title_short | Appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions: the case of preschools in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia |
| title_sort | appropriateness of learning environments in preprimary educational institutions the case of preschools in bahir dar city ethiopia |
| topic | Developmentally appropriate practice Early childhood and care education Learning environment Preprimary education Preschool Preschool facilities |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40723-025-00140-7 |
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