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Parents’ Viewpoint on the Outdoor Learning Activities in Pre-primary: The Case of Selected Early Childhood Centres in Morogoro Municipality

Received: 6 May 2022     Accepted: 23 May 2022     Published: 31 May 2022
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Abstract

Children’s out-door learning activities are important for improved child learning through contribution in holistic development and learning, health and well-being and environmental awareness. However, in Morogoro, parents view point and perceptions are still not known with regard to the outdoor activities provided in pre-primary school learning. Hence this study aimed at investigating the parent’s view point and perception on out-doors learning activities in pre-primary schools in Morogoro. A total 100 randomly selected parents and 10 purposefully selected teachers composed the sample size. Major results indicated that, 90% of the parents had a positive perception in outdoor learning activities. It was clear those preschool children who participated in outdoor learning activities developed physical skills, cognitive, linguistic, motor, and social-emotional. Also, parents perceived that physical development is vital for children as it lays the foundation for a healthy and active life. Moreover, improvement in learning environment, curriculum, training for teachers, learning facilities and emphasis on exploration with natural materials, dramatic/imaginary play, active physical play, art activities, learning center activities, gardening activities, investigative activities, out-door storytelling and nature/neighbourhood walks, were the suggestion provided by parents. The study recommends improved teaching-learning environments by education providers for enhanced children’s learning.

Published in American Journal of Education and Information Technology (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajeit.20220601.17
Page(s) 39-45
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Keywords

Parents’ Viewpoint, Outdoor, Learning Activities, Academic Performance

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  • Department of Education, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Jordan University College, Morogoro, Tanzania

  • Department of Education, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Jordan University College, Morogoro, Tanzania

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