Parental perceptions of the effect of Pre-primary schooling on the socio-emotional development of 3-4-year aged children

Abstract

Preschool education is unparalleled in its significance to children's learning and development. It prepares children for learning experiences in the future and helps them realize their full potential. Early childhood development is greatly influenced by parents. The way parents view early childhood education is crucial to the effectiveness and success of pre-primary education. In Dhaka, parents are now more concerned about their children's overall development. The rate of pre-primary school enrolment is rising and the popularity of the English-medium education system is also increasing. In addition to academics and cognitive development, parents these days are also paying attention to the socio-emotional component of early childhood development. The purpose of this study is to investigate how parents perceive pre-primary English-medium schools and how it affects their children's socioemotional growth. By looking into parents' perceptions, this study can highlight the importance of pre-primary education and raise the necessary awareness. This research was qualitative in nature. Data was gathered by means of in-depth interviews conducted with parents in Dhaka. The can be useful in providing preschoolers with a high-quality education. According to the research, parents closely monitor their child's developmental milestones and take into account a number of aspects before enrolling them in pre-primary schools. Parents believe that pre-primary schools support children's socioemotional development and value the opinion of the teachers who work there. Based on the study, regular monitoring and assessment sessions as well as increased parental involvement in school activities are recommended. Finally, in order to see things from a national perspective, more extensive investigation is required.