Managing children learning: support-based screening procedure for motor, cognition and language communication in early childhood education

Abstract

Support-based screening procedures (SBSP) for motor, cognition and language communication in early childhood education (ECE) are aimed at identifying general developmental problems in children. The difficulties associated within carrying out screening procedures in developing and developed societies are very different, as are the methods for selecting appropriate SBSP for preschool children in these two contexts. This study gathered data using Kochung’s (2000) questionnaire on SBSP, however, it was modified to suit the present research framework. To satisfy this investigation, a number of statistical analyses were conducted: descriptive statistics (percentages, mean point value, standard deviation), chi square and one-way-analysis of variance (ANOVA). This study confirmed that children from rural areas need more support than children in the urban areas and that the achievement levels of children depend on the educational level and occupational status of parents and number of siblings. The study further revealed the validity and reliability of the use of SBSP when assessing children’s support needs and general developmental problems. This study recommends that children be screened in the preschool years so as to detect any developmental problems and enable early intervention.