Challenges of preschool teachers in the implementation of early children's curriculum

Mohamad Aidil Hazidi Bin Kasdiah, Mohd. Safwan Bin Saidin, Mohammad Aniq Bin Amdan and Naldo Janius *

Department of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University, lot129, Alam Mesra, Plaza Utama (phase 3), Sulaman, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 437–446.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2152
Publication history: 
Received on 28 September 2024; revised on 05 November 2024; accepted on 07 November 2024
 
Abstract: 
This study examines the challenges faced by preschool teachers in implementing the early childhood curriculum, utilizing a fully quantitative approach to gather data. A sample of preschool teachers was selected through simple random sampling to ensure diverse representation. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS software to identify the key factors influencing curriculum implementation. The findings reveal significant challenges, including a lack of resources, insufficient training, and time constraints, which hinder effective curriculum delivery. The study underscores the need for increased support and targeted professional development for preschool teachers to enhance the quality of early childhood education. Insights from this research can help policymakers, administrators, and educators understand the obstacles within curriculum implementation and foster an environment that promotes a holistic and effective learning experience for young children. This study contributes valuable quantitative data on the barriers in preschool education, informing strategies for improved curriculum application in early childhood settings.
 
Keywords: 
Challenges; Preschool Teacher; Children; Curriculums
 
Full text article in PDF: 
 
Copyright information: 

Copyright © 2024 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article. This article is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Liscense 4.0