Research highlights challenges and solutions for privately-run early childhood education in Papua New Guinea
The National Research Institute (NRI) has released insights on the future of privately-run Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Papua New Guinea. Recognizing the critical role of ECE in shaping a child’s academic, social, and emotional growth, NRI sheds light on the pressing challenges faced by these institutions and proposes potential solutions, reported postcourier.com.
Privately-run ECE centres struggle with funding, training, and government support
NRI’s Spotlight Volume 18, Issue 1, titled Challenges and the Way Forward for Privately-Run Early Childhood Education in Papua New Guinea: Insights from Port Moresby and Kokopo, by Dr. Kilala Devette-Chee and Mr. Hafford Norea, identifies major obstacles hindering privately-run ECE centres.
These include:
- Lack of government support
- Unpaid volunteer teachers
- Limited access to formal training
- Shortages of teaching materials
- ECE centres not registered with the education system
- Dependence on irregular funding
- Geographical and logistical barriers
- Curriculum challenges
Urgent need for government support and partnerships
To overcome these challenges, NRI recommends increasing government support, formalizing teacher training programs, providing teaching materials, improving access to consistent funding, and addressing geographical limitations.
Financially struggling ECE centres in PNG highlight an urgent need for stronger government involvement, along with partnerships with NGOs, businesses, and communities to ensure sustainable early childhood education.
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