Influence of school physical environment on kindergarteners’ learning in the Ablekuma West District.

Abstract

The study sought to investigate the effect of school physical environment on kindergarteners’ learning within the Ablekuma West District. The study employed a mixed-methods approach and the sample size was 113 early childhood teachers. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample size. The researcher used structured questionnaire to obtain data from the early childhood teachers. Data were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Descriptive statistics was done using Statistical Product for Service Solution (SPSS). Data were presented in frequency tables. The findings were discussed in line with the objectives under study. The study revealed that majority of kindergarten teachers in the Ablekuma West District believe that the nature of the environment experienced by kindergarteners to some considerable extent is not developmentally appropriate. It was evident from the study that teachers in Ablekuma West District believe that physical facilities promote learning of kindergarteners. The study identified that most of the instructional materials and equipment have insufficient, with majority of the schools having insufficient materials. The research suggests that the community and government should actively promote the involvement of Non-Governmental Organisations and other entities in supporting the enhancement of schools, particularly in improving amenities such as libraries, to enhance the teaching and learning process.The study also recommends that the government should allocate more resources for the improvement of capital infrastructure in kindergarten centres.