Caregivers’ Position in Stirring Virtue Based Education in Early Childhood Centres in Rivers State
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Abstract
The study focused on Caregivers’ Position in Stirring Virtue Based Education in Early Childhood Centres in Rivers State. Virtue is that admirable character or disposition which contributes to social harmony. It enables people to feel appropriately and have the right intention. The development of virtuous character such as cooperation, self-esteem, discipline among others is highly valued in every society worldwide. The realization of the existing gab in the inculcation of these virtues in the early childhood centres is the backdrop for this paper. In doing this, the paper discussed virtue as applied in early childhood education. It discussed also, the role of the caregivers in inculcation of virtue based education, the child’s behavior and virtue based learning and the significance of virtue based education. Being a descriptive survey research, the statement of problem was identified, purpose of study, theoretical framework and conceptual framework were developed. Methodology and the findings were discussed. It was concluded among others that virtue is a necessary ingredient needed in the society for political and economic stability. It was therefore recommended among others that caregivers should model, motivate and counsel children for the attainment of virtuous life style among children
Keywords
Virtue, Early Childhood, Cooperation, Self-esteem, Discipline
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