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Early Childhood Development Initiative

Our Mission

To bring our vast experiences and proven methods to support the education goals of Governments and work with community stakeholders to promote a knowledge base which equips communities and parents, teachers and other education professionals to meet the on-going learning needs of children and ensure successful holistic development
(Early Childhood Development Initiative, 2012).
 



http://ecdinitiative.org/the-company/

The Early Childhood Development Initiative((ECDI) is an international non-governmental organization of qualified child development and education professionals dedicated to working with governments, education ministries, school boards, and education practitioners in Nigeria to foster positive learning strategies and environments that promote development of the whole child.

Professional Development for Teachers includes workshops on learning through play, early literacy development, learning spaces, parent involvement, effective classroom strategies, special needs and inclusion, and motivating students through cooperative learning. There is also a partnership with Cegep de St-Felicien, a Canadian Institute of higher learning, which offers interested individuals certified online training in early childhood education.

 
The focus on training to improve the overall well-being of the Nigerian children is an issue that was a main theme on the website. The work of ECDI to ensure teachers, parents and government entities are on one accord is commendable. While the effects of poverty on learning and child welfare are important there is additional mantra to gain knowledge at every level of society to better children’s well-being.

 

Early Childhood Development Initiative. (2012). Retrieved from http://ecdinitiative.org/

 

 

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