97-804: Ikorodu is a city in Lagos State , Nigeria. It is located to the north-east of Lagos , along the Lagos Lagoon and shares boundary with Ogun State . With a population of over 1 million inhabitants, Ikorodu is currently the 12th largest city in Nigeria and growing at a rate of 5.26% annually, it is projected to reach 1.7 million inhabitants by 2035, It is the 2nd largest local government in Lagos State. Indigenous settlers of Ikorodu emigrated from Sagamu in Ogun state. Situated approximately 37 km north of Lagos, Ikorodu
194-475: A Play and Activity institute in 1837 in the village of Bad Blankenburg in the principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt , Thuringia, which he renamed Kindergarten on 28 June 1840. That same year the educator Emily Ronalds was the first British person to study his approach and Fröbel urged her to transplant his concepts in England. Later, women trained by Fröbel opened Kindergartens throughout Europe and around
291-1012: A grain mill . The State Government is also developing an industrial park adjacent to the mill. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the park would have amenities that would make businesses thrive and bring returns on investment to business owners. Inhabitants of Ikorodu include adherents to several religions, including Christianity , Islam , and traditional worship. Within greater Ikorodu there are 69 public primary schools and 12 secondary schools . There are also several private nurseries , primary and secondary schools, and two tertiary institutions. These include: There are several public libraries that are accessible to students, teachers, researchers and anyone who loves to read newspaper or any material of their choice. [REDACTED] Media related to Ikorodu at Wikimedia Commons 6°36′N 3°30′E / 6.600°N 3.500°E / 6.600; 3.500 Lagos State Lagos State ( Yoruba : Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó , Gun : Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n )
388-594: A semi-autonomous administrative division on 11 April 1968. Lagos served the dual role of being the State and Federal Capital until 1976 when the capital of the state was moved to Ikeja . After the full establishment of the Federal Capital Territory , based on the recommendation of the Akinola Àgùdà –led committee set up by General Murtala Muhammed to review the need for a new capital for Nigeria in 1975. The seat of
485-539: A Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate. The city's yearly temperature is 28.67 °C (83.61 °F) and it is -0.79% lower than Nigeria's averages. Lagos typically receives about 132.01 millimeters (5.2 inches) of precipitation and has 193.63 rainy days (53.05% of the time) annually. The Fourth Mainland Bridge is a 38 km long bridge project by the Lagos State Government , connecting Lagos Island by way of Langbasa( Lekki ) and Baiyeku(Ikorodu) across
582-844: A certain amount of traditional religion is still practiced. Churches represented include Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, 25.6% Roman Catholic, and many local and spiritual churches. Islam and traditional Yoruba spiritism are also practised. The Anglican Province of Lagos (2002) within the Church of Nigeria includes the four Dioceses of Lagos (1919) led by Bishop Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye until he died 2022, Badagry led by Bishop Babatunde Joseph Adeyemi (2005), Lagos Mainland led by Bishop Akinpelu Johnson (2014) and Lagos West (1999) with 275 parishes led by Bishop James Olusola Odedeji (2013). Preschool A preschool (sometimes spelled as pre school or pre-school ), also known as nursery school , pre-primary school , play school or creche ,
679-695: A child satisfy inherent, cultural (including ethnic), social and cognitive needs." Despite the provision of pre-school education being an independent function of a municipality, the Law regulates the pre-school curriculum to be "prepared in compliance with the criteria of pre-school curricula approved by the Minister of Education, Science and Sport , [and] shall be implemented by pre-school education schools, general education schools, freelance teachers or other education providers" (article 7 part 4). The ownership of pre-school education facilities (namely, kindergartens ) according to
776-505: A child who is standing still near a group exercise session as participating. Children are taught to work harmoniously in large and small groups, and to develop cooperativeness, kindness and social consciousness. The most important goal is to provide a rich social environment that increasingly isolated nuclear families do not provide; unstructured play time is valued. Children are allowed to resolve disputes with each other, including physical fighting. Most behavioral problems are attributed to
873-424: A framework which teachers and parents can use to develop curricula specific to their contexts. Preschool education, like all other forms of education, is intended by the society that controls it to transmit important cultural values to the participants. As a result, different cultures make different choices about preschool education. Despite the variations, there are a few common themes. Most significantly, preschool
970-507: A good moral education so that they would be fit for work. His system was successful in producing obedient children with basic literacy and numeracy. Samuel Wilderspin opened his first infant school in London in 1819, and went on to establish hundreds more. He published many works on the subject, and his work became the model for infant schools throughout England and further afield. Play was an important part of Wilderspin's system of education. He
1067-449: A great deal of importance on early childhood care and education, advocating that the foundational stage (3 to 8 years) is critical and requires official/formal intervention. In fact, NEP 2020 has advocated replacing the traditional 10 + 2 schooling system with a 5+3+3+4 system. Starting in the year of 2010, Ireland passed a law stating that all children of the age 3 years and 2 months and less than 4 years and 7 months are qualified to attend
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#17328557260301164-465: A hotbed for debate. Much of this revolves around content and pedagogy ; the extent to which academic content should be included in the curriculum and whether formal instruction or child-initiated exploration, supported by adults, is more effective. Proponents of an academic curriculum are likely to favour a focus on basic skills, especially literacy and numeracy , and structured pre-determined activities for achieving related goals. Internationally, there
1261-608: A large industrial area containing several factories . The town of Ikorodu itself is home to branches of several established Nigerian banks . Ikorodu is the fastest growing part- exurb of Lagos metropolis , owing in part to increasing influx of people from Ikorodu's surrounding towns and villages attracted by the town's proximity to Lagos. In 2003, the existing Ikorodu LGAs was split for administrative purposes into Local Council Development Areas. These lower-tier administrative units now number 6: Imota, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede, Ikorodu North, Ikorodu West, Ikorodu. The Imota rice mill
1358-664: A long-term effect on improving learning outcomes for children. The effects tend to be more marked for disadvantaged students i.e. children coming from impoverished backgrounds with very little or no access to healthy food, socialization, books and play resources. The areas of development that preschool education covers varies. However, the following main themes are typically offered. Preschool systems observe standards for structure (administration, class size, student–teacher ratio , services), process (quality of classroom environments, teacher-child interactions, etc.) and alignment (standards, curriculum, assessments) components. Curriculum
1455-523: A majority of American preschool programs remain tuition-based, support for some public funding of early childhood education has grown over the years. As of 2008, 38 states and the District of Columbia invested in at least some preschool programs, and many school districts were providing preschool services on their own, using local and federal funds. The United States spends .04% of its GDP or $ 63 billion on preschool education. The benefits and challenges of
1552-502: A preschool free of charge. Before this law was passed there was a large number of children who did not attend an Early Childhood Education Program. The programs that were offered operated voluntary and required the parents to pay a steep fee per child. This left many families with no option but to keep the kids at home. The government soon realized that a large number of children were having trouble in their first years of primary school and parents were having to stay home becoming jobless. Once
1649-588: A professor at Boston College and an expert on the evolution of play and its vital role in child development. "In short, play is how children learn to take control of their lives." In 2022, 68% of 4-year-olds in the United States attended preschool, with 32% not participating. Research by the American Psychological Association indicates that preschool attendees tend to achieve higher scores in cognitive and language assessments, demonstrating
1746-526: A public preschool reflect the available funding. Funding can range from federal, state, local public allocations, private sources, and parental fees. The problem of funding a public preschool occurs not only from limited sources but from the cost per child. As of 2007, the average cost across the lower 48 states was $ 6,582. Four categories determine the costs of public preschools: personnel ratios, personnel qualifications, facilities and transportation, and health and nutrition services. These costs depend heavily on
1843-553: A rice mill, primarily the cereals spelt , barley , oats , millet and rice are hulled, i.e. the husks that are firmly attached to the grain and do not fall off during threshing are removed (dehusking). The husks are indigestible for the human organism and would negatively influence the taste and chewing sensations. Furthermore, in a rice mill, the hulled cereal grains are usually also subsequently rolled ( oat flakes ), cut ( groats ) or polished ( rice , rolled barley). Other possible processing steps are mostly identical to those in
1940-604: A vital aspect of teacher-family collaboration. Therefore, kindergarten teachers should support family members in their role as the child's first teacher and build collaborative partnerships with family, as presented in Ding 2007. Furthermore, kindergarten teachers should be considered as active researchers in children's role play. This supports the co-construction of their teaching knowledge in relation to children's initiation/subjectivity in role play (Liu, et al. 2003). Preschool education in India
2037-449: Is a state in southwestern Nigeria . Of the 36 Nigerian states , it is the second most populous state but the smallest in area . Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Benin for 10 km, Lagos State borders Ogun State to the north for about 283 km, making it the only Nigerian state to border only one other state. Named for
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#17328557260302134-673: Is a Yorubaland and the Yoruba language is predominant. The state attracts other non-Yorubas who live there in search of greener pastures attracting both Nigerians and foreigners alike. Indigenous inhabitants include the Awori and Ogu a.k.a. Egun in the Ikeja and Badagry Divisions respectively, with the Egun being found mainly in Badagry. There is also an admixture of other pioneer settlers collectively known as
2231-450: Is a city located north-east of the state along the Lagos Lagoon . It shares a boundary with Ogun State . As of the 2006 Census, Ikorodu had a population of 535,619. It is the third largest city in the south-west after Ibadan and Lagos and the 12th largest city in Nigeria. In 2022, it had an estimated population of 1,041,066. The population of the city currently grows at 5.26% annually, and it
2328-728: Is a free zone situated at the eastern part of Lekki, which covers a total area of about 155 square kilometres. The first phase of the zone has an area of 30 square kilometres, with about 27 square kilometres for urban construction purposes, which would accommodate a total resident population of 120,000. According to the Master Plan, the free zone will be developed into a new modern city within a city with integration of industries, commerce and business, real estate development, warehousing and logistics, tourism, and entertainment. The following mineral resources are found in Lagos State: Lagos has
2425-506: Is a list of polling units, including villages and schools, organised by electoral ward. Lagos State has over 700 km of Atlantic sandy beaches with about 20 between the west of Badagry and east of Lekki. Along with these, there are several tourist attractions. They include: Giwa Gardens in the Sangotedo district is a water park that claims to be the largest in West Africa. Lagos state
2522-499: Is a town mainly occupied by the Aworis with a population of 507,693. Lagos State University is in this town. Lagos State is a major economic centre of Nigeria. It would be the fifth largest economy in Africa if it were a country. Lagos State houses headquarters of most conglomerates and commercial banks in Nigeria. The state has the lowest incidence of extreme poverty (around 1.3% of
2619-556: Is accepted. Kids are allowed to play with water guns or to make toy swords out of paper. Gun control is extensive, and real firearms are rarely seen in Japan, but playing with toy weapons is acceptable and encouraged. According to the Law on Education (article 6, 1991, as last amended in April 2016), pre-school education is a part of non-formal education. According to the 7th article of the Law, "the purpose of pre-school education shall be to help
2716-550: Is also available throughout the UK and varies between structured pre-school education and a service offering child-minding facilities. Nursery in England is also called FS1 which is the first year of foundation before they go into primary or infants. The curriculum goals of a nursery school are more specific than for childcare but less strenuous than for primary school. For example, the Scottish Early Years Framework and
2813-708: Is an educational establishment or learning space offering early childhood education to children before they begin compulsory education at primary school . It may be publicly or privately operated, and may be subsidized from public funds. The typical age range for preschool in most countries is from 2 to 6 years. Terminology varies by country. In some European countries the term "kindergarten" refers to formal education of children classified as ISCED level 0 – with one or several years of such education being compulsory – before children start primary school at ISCED level 1 . The following terms may be used for educational institutions for this age group: In an age when school
2910-473: Is an agricultural plant. It was built in 2021 and will commence full production in the second quarter of 2022. The rice mill has a capacity to produce 2.8 million bags of 50 kg bags of rice yearly, while generating 1,500 direct jobs and 254,000 indirect jobs. On completion, in line with the estimated installed infrastructure of the facility, the production capacity of the rice mill in Imota will set it among
3007-612: Is approximately 70 to 80 km long, with an average width of 10 km. Lekki currently houses several estates, gated residential developments, agricultural farmlands, areas allocated for a Free Trade Zone, an airport, and a sea port under construction. The proposed land use master plan for the Lekki envisages the Peninsula as a "Blue-Green Environment City", expected to accommodate over 3.4 million residential population and an additional non-residential population of at least 1.9 million. Ikorodu
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3104-785: Is bounded to the south by the Lagos Lagoon, to the north by a boundary with Ogun State, and to the east by a boundary with Agbowa-Ikosi , a town in Epe Division of Lagos State. The town has grown significantly in the past 40 years and is divided into sixteen or seventeen "Ituns" or minor areas. The main industries in the town are trading, farming and manufacturing. Ijebu dialect is widely spoken in ikorodu. Nearby major towns include Imota, Isiu, Liadi, Egbin, Ijede, Igbogbo and Bayeku, all of which constitute their own Local Council Development Area with their own traditional rulers (Obas). Together these areas make up Ikorodu Division. Ikorodu Division has
3201-500: Is designed for differing ages. For example, counting to 10 is generally after the age of four. Some studies dispute the benefits of preschool education, finding that preschool can be detrimental to cognitive and social development. A study by UC Berkeley and Stanford University on 14,000 preschools revealed that while there is a temporary cognitive boost in pre-reading and math, preschool holds detrimental effects on social development and cooperation. Research has also shown that
3298-424: Is in Ikeja. Ikeja is also home to Fela Kuti's African Shrine, Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi house and Lagbaja's Motherland. It also has the largest shopping center on the mainland. Lekki is a city in the south eastern part of the state. It is a naturally formed peninsula, it is still largely under construction. As of 2015, only phase 1 of the project had been completed, with phase 2 nearing completion. The peninsula
3395-461: Is not yet officially recognized by the government and is largely run by privately held companies. The demand for play schools that cater to caring for very young children is high, with the rise in families in which both parents are working. However, a positive step forward in the direction of formalising preschool education has come forth through the NEP (National Education Policy) 2020. The NEP 2020 has placed
3492-577: Is one of Nigeria's five major international airports. It was built in 1978 and named after the former military head of state Late General Murtala Mohammed. Lagos has also has the Lekki-Epe International Airport which is a proposed airport in Lekki, Nigeria, designed for a capacity of 5 million passengers annually. People can commute using by bus using the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System , also known as Lagos BRT which
3589-476: Is projected to reach 1.7 million by 2035. Eko Atlantic is a planned city being constructed on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean . It is located on the former Lagos' Bar Beach . Upon completion, the new island which is still under development is anticipating at least 250,000 residents and a daily flow of at least 150,000 commuters. The development will also have a positive environmental impact; its purpose
3686-513: Is regarded as Lagos's largest seafood market. Epe town is well-known for its tranquilly. Aside from the adventure, sightseeing, and serenity, you also have access to low-cost animal protein. Epe, like any other society, has special occasions and festivals where people come together to celebrate. Epe residents celebrate various festivals such as the Kayo-kayo festival, the Ebi bi festival, Ojude-Oba, and
3783-483: Is regulated by LAMATA . The Lagos State Rail Mass Transit is an urban rail system which started operation on the 4th of September 2023. Since its creation in 1967, the state has been administered either by a governor and a House of Assembly in civilian or quasi-civilian (under Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida 's administration) federal administrations, or by Sole-Administrators or Military Administrators in military dispensations. Since December 2007, Yoruba has been
3880-407: Is strong opposition to this type of early childhood care and education curriculum and defence of a broad-based curriculum that supports a child's overall development including health and physical development, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, social competence, intellectual development and communication skills. The type of document that emerges from this perspective is likely to be more open, offering
3977-661: Is to stop the erosion of the Lagos coastline. The Eko Atlantic City project received global recognition in 2009, as the Lagos State government and its private sector partners on the Project, South Energyx, received the Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Certificate. Badagry is a coastal town in the state. It is situated between Metropolitan Lagos, and the border of the Republic of Benin at Seme . As of
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4074-953: Is universally expected to increase the young child's ability to perform basic self-care tasks such as dressing, feeding, and toileting. The study of early childhood education (ECE) in China has been intimately influenced by the reforms and progress of Chinese politics and the economy. Currently, the Chinese government has shown interest in early childhood education, implementing policies in the form of The Guidance for Kindergarten Education (Trial Version) in 2001 and The National Education Reform and Development of Long-Term planning Programs (2010–2020) in 2010. It has been found that China's kindergarten education has dramatically changed since 1990. In recent years, various Western curricula and pedagogical models have been introduced to China, such as Montessori programs, Reggio Emilia, Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), and
4171-591: The British successfully attacked the kingdom in the Bombardment of Lagos before installing an ally as Oba and signing a treaty that established Lagos as being under British protection. Ten years later, the forced Lagos Treaty of Cession led to the formal establishment of the Lagos Colony . In 1906, the colony was incorporated into the new Southern Nigeria Protectorate which merged into British Nigeria in 1914 with
4268-588: The Curriculum for Excellence define expected outcomes even at this age. In some areas, the provision of nursery school services is on a user pays or limited basis while other governments fund nursery school services. A voucher system for nursery provision was introduced in England and Wales under the Major government, providing for 15 hours per week free childcare or education for three and four-year-olds, much of it provided through reception classes in primary schools. This
4365-602: The Island . The first to settle in Eko were the Aworis in the 15th century and the Binis in the 16th century. The Benin group first tried to fight their way onto Iddo, but they were decisively beaten in their attacks, the Aworis later allowed them to settle peacefully. The Awori hunters and fishermen had originally come from Ile-Ife to the coast. It was in 1760 that the name Lagos was adopted by
4462-690: The Japanese occupation of Korea , and the Korean War . Children are taught to enjoy military games and to hate the miguk nom , or "American bastards". Preschool education in Sweden is offered from age 1 up to age 6. All preschools must follow the national curriculum set out by the Swedish National Agency for Education . Preschools are governed by the local municipalities. Preschool education in Turkey starts at
4559-530: The Lagos Lagoon to Itamaga, in Ikorodu . The bridge is a 2 x 4 lane carriageway cross-sectional road with permission for BRT Lane and future road contraction. It is expected to become the second longest bridge in Africa, featuring 3 toll plazas, 9 interchanges, 4.5 km Lagoon Bridge and an eco-friendly environment amongst other added features. In April 2021 there were 6 bidders for the US$ 2.5 billion project. By December
4656-515: The Saro (Sierra Leonean) and Amaro (Brazilian) groups being descendants of formerly enslaved people that returned to Africa in the 1800s with a longstanding Middle Eastern Nigerian community (mainly Syrian and Lebanese Nigerians ) also forming a significant part of Lagos' population along with recent immigrants from Benin , China , Ghana , India , Togo , and the United Kingdom . Religiously,
4753-764: The Toronto Normal School (teacher training) opened a department for Kindergarten teaching. Elizabeth Harrison wrote extensively on the theory of early childhood education and worked to enhance educational standards for kindergarten teachers by establishing what became the National College of Education in 1886. Head Start was the first publicly funded preschool program in the US, created in 1965 by President Johnson for low-income families—only 10% of children were then enrolled in preschool. Due to large demand, various states subsidized preschool for low-income families in
4850-495: The 1980s. The most important years of learning begin at birth. The first three years of a child's life are critical for setting the foundation for language acquisition, socialization, and attitudes to learning. During the early years and especially during the first 3 to 5 years, humans are capable of absorbing a lot of information. The brain grows most rapidly in the early years. High quality and well trained teachers and preschools with developmentally-appropriate programmes can have
4947-864: The ECE field in order to support early childhood education in rural areas (Zhao and Hu 2008). A higher quality of educational provisions for children living in rural areas will be another goal for the Chinese government. Many researchers have detailed the important issues of early childhood education, especially teacher education. The exploratory study in Hu and Szente 2010 (cited under Early Childhood Inclusive Education) has indicated that Chinese kindergarten teachers hold negative attitudes toward inclusion of children with disabilities, as they do not have enough knowledge and skills for working with this population. This indicates that kindergarten teachers need to improve their perceptions of children with disabilities. Furthermore, Gu 2007 has focused on
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#17328557260305044-533: The Early Years must follow a programme of education in seven areas, divided into 'prime areas' and 'specific areas'. The three prime areas: The four specific areas: Until the mid-1980s, nursery schools only admitted pupils in the final year (three terms) leading up to their admission to primary school, but pupils now attend nursery school for four or five terms. It is also common practice for many children to attend nursery much earlier than this. Many nurseries have
5141-621: The Eko. The Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government areas are predominantly populated by the Egba and Egbado Yoruba people. The area is rich in culture , prominent amongst which are the Oro, Igunnu and Egungun annual festivals. The indigenous people of the Ikorodu and Epe Divisions are mainly the Ijebu , with pockets of Eko-Awori settlers along the coastland and riverine areas. The dominant religions in Lagos State are Christianity and Islam although
5238-470: The Epe day. Some campuses of popular higher education institutions in Lagos can be found within Epe. Lagos State University (LASU), Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Yaba College of Technology, and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education are among them (MOCOPED). Epe is also the birthplace of notable individuals such as former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola. Ojo
5335-543: The Federal Government was formally relocated to Abuja on 12 December 1991. Nevertheless, Lagos remains the financial centre of the country, and even grew to become the most populous city in the state and the country. Lagos is the most populous city in Lagos State, Nigeria as a whole, and the continent of Africa. The conurbation is one of the most populous in the world. Lagos is a port which originated on islands separated by creeks , such as Lagos Island, fringing
5432-455: The Law could be public (state or municipality) as well as private. Preschool education in North Korea is public and provides a variety of activities, such as dance, math, drawing and Korean, as well as basic abilities such as using a spoon and respecting elders. North Korean kindergarten education includes themes common to North Korean propaganda . Subjects include the life of Kim Il Sung ,
5529-491: The March 11, 2023 Governorship elections. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was sworn in on May 29, 2023 for a second term in office, retaining him as the 6th democratic governor of Lagos State and the 15th governor of Lagos State overall. On 18 May 2022, Lagos state government announced total ban on Okada in 6 local government areas of the state. The State government is led by a democratically elected governor who works closely with members of
5626-605: The Portuguese. Naming it after a city in Southern Portugal which was used as port for slave trade . In 1861, Oba Docemo was the one who signed the treaty making Lagos a British colony . Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967 according to the State Creation and Transitional Provisions Decree No. 14 of 1967 , which restructured Nigeria into a federation of 12 states. Before the issuance of this Decree, Lagos city , which
5723-591: The Project Approach. Many kindergartens have faced difficulties and challenges in adapting these models in their programs. Therefore, a heated debate about how the Western curricula can be appropriated in the Chinese cultural context has been initiated between early childhood researchers and practitioners. Research has revealed that the most important aim for promoting curriculum reform is to improve kindergarten teachers' professional knowledge, such as their understanding of
5820-628: The United States was established in St. Louis in 1873 by Susan Blow . Canada's first private kindergarten was opened by the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island in 1870 and by the end of the decade, they were common in large Canadian towns and cities. The country's first public-school kindergartens were established in Berlin, Ontario in 1882 at Central School . In 1885,
5917-703: The World. The First Kindergarten in the United States was founded in Watertown, Wisconsin in 1856 and was conducted in German. Elizabeth Peabody founded America's first English-language kindergarten in 1860 and the first free kindergarten in America was founded in 1870 by Conrad Poppenhusen , a German industrialist and philanthropist, who also established the Poppenhusen Institute and the first publicly financed kindergarten in
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#17328557260306014-561: The age of 5 while primary level education begins at the age of 6. Preschool education in Armenia starts at the age of 3 while primary level education begins at the age of 5. In the UK, pre-school education in nursery classes or schools has some local government funding for children aged between two and four. Pre-school education can be provided by childcare centres, playgroups, nursery schools and nursery classes within primary schools. Private voluntary or independent (PVI sector) nursery education
6111-617: The ages of 4 and 5 (Reception). Since 2005 it has been a statutory duty for all Local Education Authorities to secure sufficient nursery education in their area for children from the term following their third birthday. Currently, the Early Years curriculum in Wales, produced by the Welsh Assembly Government Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills, is set out in the booklet "Desirable Outcomes for Children's Learning Before Compulsory School Age". However,
6208-403: The broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life. Pre-schools in England follow the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework for education produced by the Department for Education , which carries on into their first year of school at the age of four. This year of school is usually called Reception . All pupils in
6305-684: The child's inappropriately expressed emotional dependency. Remedies involve accepting the child, rather than treatment with drugs or punishment. Japanese culture attributes success to effort rather than inborn talent, leading teachers to ignore innate differences between children by encouraging and praising perseverance. They work to ensure that all students meet the standard rather that each reaches his or her own potential. Although preschools exhibit great variety, most target age-appropriate personal development, such as learning empathy, rather than academic programs. Academic programs tend to be more common among Westernized and Christian preschools. Boisterous play
6402-440: The city of Lagos as its capital. Upon independence in 1960, Lagos remained as the capital with much of the city forming the Federal Capital Territory while the rest of modern-day Lagos State was a part of the Western Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became Lagos State. Economically, Lagos State is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the world. It contains the most populous city in Nigeria and one of
6499-485: The city of Lagos —the most populous city in Africa —the state was formed from the Western Region and the former Federal Capital Territory on 27 May 1967. Geographically, Lagos State is dominated by bodies of water with nearly a quarter of the state's area are covered with bodies of water. The largest of these bodies are the Lagos and Lekki lagoons in the state's interior with the Ogun and Osun rivers flowing into them. Many other rivers and creeks flow throughout
6596-542: The concept of play and pedagogy, and perceptions of inclusion and kindergarten-based curriculum. Furthermore, within the process of reform, family education and family collaborations cannot be ignored in child development. Early childhood education in China has made dramatic progress since the 1980s. In Tobin, et al. 2009, which studies across three cultures, the continuity and change across the systems of early childhood education are evident. The project report Zhongguo Xueqian Jiaoyu Fazhan Zhanlue Yanjiu Ketizu 2010 reflects upon
6693-402: The cost and quality of services provided. The main personnel factor related to cost is teacher qualifications. Another determinant of cost is the length of the school day. Longer sessions cost more. Collaboration has helped fund programs in several districts. Collaborations with area Head Start and other private preschools helped fund a public preschool in one district. "We're very pleased with
6790-515: The development of China's early childhood education and locates the current situation of the development of early childhood education. The historical development of Chinese early childhood education indicates three distinct cultural threads, including traditional culture, communist culture, and Western culture, that have shaped early childhood education in China, as demonstrated in Zhu and Zhang 2008 and Lau 2012. Furthermore, currently, administrative authorities intend to establish an independent budget for
6887-781: The existing 20 LGAs were split for administrative purposes into Local Council Development Areas. These lower-tier administrative units now number 56: Agbado/Oke-Odo, Agboyi/Ketu, Agege, Ajeromi, Alimosho, Apapa, Apapa-Iganmu, Ayobo/Ipaja, Badagry West, Badagry, Bariga, Coker Aguda, Egbe Idimu, Ejigbo, Epe, Eredo, Eti-Osa East , Eti Osa West, Iba, Isolo, Imota, Ikoyi, Ibeju, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ifelodun, Igando/Ikotun, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede , Ikeja, Ikorodu North, Ikorodu West, Ikosi Ejinrin, Ikorodu, Ikorodu West, Iru/Victoria Island, Itire Ikate, Kosofe, Lagos Island West, Lagos Island East, Lagos Mainland, Lekki, Mosan/Okunola, Mushin, Odi Olowo/Ojuwoye, Ojo, Ojodu, Ojokoro, Olorunda, Onigbongbo, Oriade, Orile Agege, Oshodi, Oto-Awori, Shomolu, Surulere and Yaba. Below
6984-449: The facilities to take on babies, using the 'Early Years Foundation Stage', framework as a guide to give each child the best possible start to becoming a competent learner and skilful communicator. Provision in Wales followed England until devolution and subsequently diverged. Now early years education in Wales is provided half-time for children aged 3–4 (Nursery) and full-time for those between
7081-404: The government issued the free preschool scheme, Ireland's preschool enrollment rate increased to about 93%. In Japan, development of social skills and a sense of group belonging are major goals. Classes tend to have up to 40 students, to decrease the role of the teacher and increase peer interactions. Participation in group activities is highly valued, leading some schools to, for example, count
7178-454: The highest literacy rate in Nigeria. It is known for its vibrant culture, bustling markets, and significant economic activities. Despite overcrowding and chronic debilitating traffic, Lagos State has the highest Human Development Index in Nigeria and numerous developmental projects. Before the Portuguese name of Lagos had been adopted, Lagos' initial name was Eko which referred mainly to
7275-480: The home environment has a greater impact on future outcomes than preschool. There is emerging evidence that high-quality preschools are "play based," rather than attempting to provide early formal instruction in academic subjects. "Playing with other children, away from adults, is how children learn to make their own decisions, control their emotions and impulses, see from others' perspectives, negotiate differences with others, and make friends," according to Peter Gray,
7372-481: The interaction. It's really added a dimension to our program that's been very positive". The National Head Start Bureau has been looking for more opportunities to partner with public schools. Torn Schultz of the Bureau states, "We're turning to partnership as much as possible, either in funds or facilities to make sure children get everything necessary to be ready for school". Curricula for preschool children have long been
7469-447: The issues of new early childhood teachers' professional development and puts forward some feasible suggestions about how new teachers deal with key events in their everyday teaching practices. With regard to families' support of their children's early development at home, family education should be focused and the collaborative partnership between kindergarten and family needs to be enhanced. Teachers' attitudes toward family intervention are
7566-457: The largest in the world, and the largest in sub-Saharan Africa. According to Lagos State governor Sanwo-Olu , full production of the facility will drastically reduce prices of rice and pressure to purchase the commodity . At this moment (early 2022) Nigeria produces husk rice, yet imports hulled/polished rice at a higher price. Processing the national staple food rice in its own country therefore should improve Nigeria's trade balance. In
7663-470: The majority Yoruba people that live throughout the state but also the Ewe and Ogu peoples in the far west. As a result of migration since the nineteenth century, Lagos State also has large populations of non-native Nigerian ethnic groups with Edo , Fulani , Hausa , Igbo , Ijaw , Ibibio , Efik , and Nupe peoples among other Nigerian groups. There are also groups from outside of Nigeria's modern borders with
7760-399: The most important states in the country, a major financial centre and has one of the largest economies in Africa with a gross domestic product of $ 84 billion comparable with Ghana 's $ 75 billion, Angola 's $ 70 billion, and Ethiopia 's $ 93 billion. Lagos State is also a key culture, education, and transportation hub for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa . Additionally, the state also has
7857-483: The next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government areas. Lagos State is divided into five administrative divisions , which are further divided into 20 local government areas , or LGAs. They are: The first 16 of the above LGAs comprise the statistical area of Metropolitan Lagos . The remaining four LGAs (Badagry, Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe) are within Lagos State but are not part of Metropolitan Lagos. In 2003, many of
7954-516: The north side of the Lekki Lagoon . It is popular for the fishing activities attributed to the city. Per the 2006 Census the population of Epe was 181,409. Epe is widely regarded as Lagos's fishing capital. Fishing is the main occupation of the people here, so it is no surprise that a sculpture of two giant fishes, erected at the Lekki-Epe T-Junction, welcomes you to Epe. The Epe Fish Market
8051-475: The population against a national average of 31%) of all states in Nigeria, according to World Bank data from 2018. Despite that, slums and poverty are a major issue in the Lagos area. Its total generated revenue in 2017 was around ₦ 334 billion (equivalent to US$ 920 million), growing by 10.43% compared to 2016. By the first half of 2021, the State's internally generated revenue (IGR) alone stood at over ₦ 267 billion. Lekki Free Trade Zone (Lekki FTZ)
8148-473: The positive impact of early education on intellectual development. The Economic Policy Institute reports that pre-school programs provide long-term economic benefits; investments in preschool lead to higher earnings, increased tax revenues, and a reduction in social costs. Preschools have adopted various methods of teaching, such as Montessori , Waldorf , Head Start , HighScope , Reggio Emilia approach , Bank Street and Forest kindergartens . While
8245-571: The preferred bidder would be known. In January 2022 the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu , reiterated the plan by the state government to commence the construction on the Opebi-Mende link bridge and the 38-kilometre 4th mainland bridge: "Construction work on the 38km 4th Mainland Bridge — which will be the longest in Africa — and the Opebi-Mende link bridge will commence this year." Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja
8342-402: The preliminary 2006 census results, the municipality had a population of 241,093. The area is led by a traditional king, Akran De Wheno Aholu Menu – Toyi 1, who is also the permanent vice-chairman of obas and chiefs in Lagos State. It is known to hold the country's oldest storey building. Badagry is home to the Ewe and Egun people who are predominantly fishermen. Epe is a town located on
8439-562: The same time, in 1780, similar infant establishments were established in Bavaria In 1802, Pauline zur Lippe established a preschool center in Detmold . In 1816, Robert Owen , a philosopher and pedagogue , opened the first British and probably globally the first infant school in New Lanark , Scotland. In conjunction with his venture for cooperative mills Owen wanted the children to be given
8536-515: The second official language of debate and discussion for the House of Assembly after English. The House of Assembly is headed by the Speaker , an elected position which is currently held by Mudashiru Obasa, who has also won his party's ticket to run for a 6th term in the upcoming 2023 elections. The current governor of Lagos State is Babajide Sanwo-Olu , who emerged victorious for a second term in office in
8633-535: The southwest mouth of Lagos Lagoon while protected from the Atlantic Ocean by barrier islands and long sand spits such as Bar Beach , which stretch up to 100 kilometres (62 miles) east and west of the mouth. The metropolitan area of Lagos includes Ikeja (which is the capital of Lagos State) and Agege and Mushin . Ikeja is the state capital of Lagos State. Ikeja is a planned residential and commercial town with shopping malls, pharmacies and government reserved areas. The Murtala Mohammed International Airport
8730-560: The state and serve as vital means of transportation for people and goods. On land, non-urbanized areas are within the tropical Nigerian lowland forests ecoregion with natural areas containing threatened populations of mona monkey , tree pangolin , and hooded vulture along with a transitory population of African bush elephants . Offshore, the state is also biodiverse as there are large fish populations along with African manatees and crocodiles . Lagos State has been inhabited for years by various indigenous ethnic groups, primarily
8827-533: The state is also diverse, as there is a sizable number of Christian , Muslim and traditional ethnic religions . In the pre-colonial period, the area that is now Lagos State was mainly fishing villages and ports that at various points were controlled by states including the Oyo Empire and Benin Kingdom until the early 1800s when the city of Lagos had developed into a major kingdom of its own right. In 1850,
8924-417: The state's house of assembly. The Capital city of the State is Ikeja. The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and
9021-580: Was influenced by this example to open an Angyalkert ('angel garden' in Hungarian) on 27 May 1828 in her residence in Buda , the first of eleven care centers that she founded for young children. In 1836 she established an institute for the foundation of preschool centers. The idea became popular among the nobility and the middle class and was copied throughout the Hungarian kingdom. Friedrich Fröbel (1782–1852) opened
9118-669: Was recognized for inventing the playground . In 1823, Wilderspin published On the Importance of Educating the Infant Poor , based on the school. He began working for the Infant School Society the next year, informing others about his views. He also wrote "The Infant System, for developing the physical, intellectual, and moral powers off all children from one to seven years of age". Countess Theresa Brunszvik (1775–1861), who had known and been influenced by Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi ,
9215-543: Was replaced by the Blair government with direct funding by local education authorities. Every child in England at the first school term after their third birthday is now entitled to 15 hours per week free childcare funding. The Early Years Foundation Stage sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children's ‘school readiness’ and gives children
9312-451: Was restricted to children who had already learned to read and write at home, there were many attempts to make school accessible to orphans or to the children of women who worked in factories. In 1779, Johann Friedrich Oberlin and Louise Scheppler founded in Strasbourg an early establishment for caring for and educating pre-school children whose parents were absent during the day. At about
9409-463: Was the country's capital had been administered directly by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Lagos Affairs . However, Ikeja , Agege , Mushin , Ikorodu , Epe , Surulere , and Badagry were administered by the then Western Region Government. Lagos, the city, along with these other towns were captured to create the state of Lagos, with the state becoming fully recognized as
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