Comparison Between Public and Private Schools Quality of Early Childhood Education in Context of Assessment Process in Bannu Division

Abstract

The study aimed to compare quality of early childhood education in context of assessment process in public and private schools of Bannu Division. All public and private schools of Bannu Division constituted the population of the study.  The sample of the study was consisted of 360 selected schools. Learning Environment Observational Checklist was used as a research tool for data collection. All ECE classroom were observed during data collection. Statistical tool such as mean standard deviation, and independent sample t test were used. Findings suggested that teachers in private schools were more consistent in meeting parents or communicating students’ progress through reports compared to teachers in public schools. It was found that both public and private schools display nearly similar practices in preparing checklists to track children’s learning progress, though private schools show a marginally better trend. The study revealed a significant difference in the overall assessment process between private and public schools.  It was also observed that overall assessment process in private schools was more effective. It was recommended that public schools' assessment process needs to improve to facilitate the children Public schools should be consistent in meeting parents and communicate students’ progress with parents Implement comprehensive assessment practices to monitor children's developmental progress in a structured manner.