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: Received: 5 May 2024 / Approved: 6 May 2024 / Online: 7 May 2024 (03:00:48 CEST)
How to cite:
Tomora, D. D. Exploring Parents' Perceptions of the Importance of Technology in Early Childhood Education Among the Sidama People. Preprints2024, 2024050309. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0309.v1
Tomora, D. D. Exploring Parents' Perceptions of the Importance of Technology in Early Childhood Education Among the Sidama People. Preprints 2024, 2024050309. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0309.v1
Tomora, D. D. Exploring Parents' Perceptions of the Importance of Technology in Early Childhood Education Among the Sidama People. Preprints2024, 2024050309. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0309.v1
APA Style
Tomora, D. D. (2024). Exploring Parents' Perceptions of the Importance of Technology in Early Childhood Education Among the Sidama People. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0309.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Tomora, D. D. 2024 "Exploring Parents' Perceptions of the Importance of Technology in Early Childhood Education Among the Sidama People" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0309.v1
Abstract
This research investigates the perceptions of parents belonging to the Sidama ethnic group re-garding the significance of technology in early childhood education. The study aims to elucidate how parents perceive the role of technology, such as digital devices and educational applications, in the education and development of their young children. Through qualitative interviews con-ducted with 30 parents and thematic analysis, the study uncovers diverse perspectives, shedding light on cultural, socioeconomic, and educational factors influencing parental attitudes towards technology in early childhood education among the Sidama people. Findings indicate a spectrum of views ranging from enthusiastic embracement to cautious reservation, revealing nuanced considerations that inform parental decisions regarding technology integration in their children's learning experiences.
Keywords
technology; early childhood education; parental perceptions; Sidama people; qualitative
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
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This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
