Significance of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCED)
The latest episode of Ranra (light) accentuated the importance of early childhood care and education and discussed its different dimensions as well as governmental plans to improve it.
Other discussion points were playgroups, kindergarten and preparatory level schooling, the family system and its effects on child care, the learning environment for students at home, development, mental growth and learning of children, ECCED’s role for the social and intellectual development of a child, new principles and methods of teaching and the need of capacity building for teachers concerning modern teaching techniques. Moreover, the program highlighted the role of civil society in improving ECCED and raising awareness for the education sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Ms. Faryal Salman, educationist and section head Army Public School, Peshawar, participated as the studio guest in the show.
Ms. Faryal said: “KP government will implement the ECCED system in government schools in the academic year 2017. If implemented properly, it will greatly help to lay the foundations for subsequent growth, learning and development.”
A radio report elucidated the importance of a conducive and favorable learning environment for children both at home and in schools and the initiatives of KP government in this regard.
A caller in the show pointed out that behavioral and attitudinal teaching is more important than course work. He therefore felt that subjects such as attitude, culture and behavior should be included in the curriculum.
About Sabawoon:
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.