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Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities
Thesis (PhD (Early Childhood Education))--University of Pretoria, 2015.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/92788 Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities Steyn, Miemsie G. zett1202@gmail.com Mailwane, Joyce Nthabiseng Basanyane UCTD Ecosystemic factors Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory Caregiver ECD services Disability Early childhood development (ECD) Early childhood education (ECE) Education theses SDG-03 Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 Thesis (PhD (Early Childhood Education))--University of Pretoria, 2015. There has been a growing recognition of the importance of development in the early years of a child globally. South Africa has been no exception in this regard, as since the establishment of the democratic government in 1994, increasing attention has been focused on Early Childhood Development (ECD). However, even though the South African government has created an enabling environment through policy and legislative framework relating to the provisioning of ECD services, to facilitate accessibility of ECD services, not all young children are able to access Early Childhood Development services, especially young children with disabilities. The research problem emanating from this situation therefore revolves around factors in the ecological environment which influence the accessibility of ECD services for young children with disabilities. The primary research question posed was: “What ecosystemic factors influence accessibility to ECD services for young children with disabilities between the ages of three to five years old”? The main aim of this study was to explore and identify ecosystemic factors which influence the accessibility of ECD services for young children with disabilities. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems theory was found to be the most relevant to facilitate the achievement of the research aim as indicated above. A qualitative study was conducted with purposeful sampling to select participants. Data collection was done through semi-structured group and individual interviews. The following findings were made: lack of knowledge; socio-economic issues/conditions; belief system; and the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders. dzm2026 Early Childhood Education PhD (Early Childhood Education) Unrestricted SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-04: Quality education SDG-10: Reduced inequalities 2023-10-09T13:21:34Z 2023-10-09T13:21:34Z 2016-04-22 2015-11 Thesis * A2016 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/92788 en © 2021 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Ecosystemic factors Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory Caregiver ECD services Disability Early childhood development (ECD) Early childhood education (ECE) Education theses SDG-03 Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities |
| title | Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities |
| title_full | Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities |
| title_fullStr | Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities |
| title_short | Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities |
| title_sort | ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of early childhood development services for young children with disabilities |
| topic | UCTD Ecosystemic factors Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory Caregiver ECD services Disability Early childhood development (ECD) Early childhood education (ECE) Education theses SDG-03 Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 |
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