2023 Fiscal Year Annual Research Report
Home Learning Environment Inequality and Early Childhood Development Outcomes in Bangladesh
| Project/Area Number |
22K20277
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| Research Institution | Kobe University |
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Principal Investigator |
王 可心 神戸大学, 国際協力研究科, 部局研究員 (60962967)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2022-08-31 – 2024-03-31
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| Keywords | Home learning / Early childhood / Cultural capital theory / Bangladesh |
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| Outline of Annual Research Achievements |
This research is primarily conducted based on the UNICEF MICS dataset, followed by field research in Bangladesh. The secondary data analysis underscores that facilitating a supportive Home Learning Environment (HLE) is vital for child development through promoting effective caregiving interaction activities and age-appropriate learning and playing resources, particularly for preschoolers in low socioeconomic status (SES) households. Field research confirms varied HLE across SES in Bangladesh. Additionally, attending high-quality preschool enhances the quality of HLE. These findings inform the need for the government to design tailored guidelines for both home-based and school-based early childhood development programs to foster the development of preschoolers from diverse backgrounds.
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