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Overview of Early Childhood Education in the Fiji Islands
Milika Waqanisau and
Analesi Tuicaumia
Pacific Map
Map of the Fiji Islands
- Population 944,720
- Under 5yrs 85,239
- Under 5yrs in a EC Prog 12% est
Early Childhood Centres
• Early Childhood Centres about 600 -650 teachers
• Conducted in community halls, classrooms, church halls and some in their own buildings
• Early Childhood programme approaches: – Preschool/ Kindergarten, – Montessori, – Mobile Playgroup
Government Initiatives
• In 1999 started In service trainings • Certificate Level Training at Teachers
College • Lautoka Teachers College graduates-
small grant salary $3,500 per year • Building grant- for renovation and
extension • Equipment grant (EU)-Funding agencies • Curriculum guideline funded by AUSAID
Organisation Chart Permanent Secretary
for Education
Dep. Secretary -Professional
Dep. Secretary -Administration
Director-Primary Director-CDU
ECE Curriculum Officer SEO Kindergarten
Director Secondary
Divisions and Districts
Challenges
• Advisory services • Finance • Equipment • Community Awareness
• Photos-Fiji is a multicultural nation…..
Fiji - a multiracial community
Fiji - a multiracial community
Fiji - a multiracial community
Fiji - a multiracial community
Fiji - a multiracial community
Typical Fijian Village
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Conclusion. see you in Fiji!