TTLV: Parents' perceptions and behaviors regarding early childhood education for children aged 0-3 years.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Quach Nguyen Thuong Thuong    

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: January 2, 1991

4. Place of birth: Phu Tho

5. Decision No. 2415/2015/QD-XHNV dated October 13, 2015, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis title:Parents' perceptions and behaviors regarding early childhood education for children aged 0-3 years.

8. Major: Psychology Code: 60.31.04.01

9. Scientific supervisor:Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Minh DucFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Through a survey of over 300 parents of children aged 0-3 years in Hanoi, the research results of this thesis have revealed a general picture of parents' perceptions and behaviors regarding early childhood education for children in this age group.

Parents' understanding of early childhood education for children aged 0-3 refers to their knowledge of the purposeful influence that educators exert on children during this period to promote their physical and intellectual development.

A study of 150 fathers and 150 mothers showed that parents' general awareness of early childhood education was at a normal level (Mean = 2.42, Standard Value = 0.24). Awareness of the content of early childhood education was the highest, with a Mean = 3.11 and a Standard Value = 0.19. Awareness of the goals of early childhood education was the lowest, with a Mean = 1.48 and a Standard Value = 0.25.

Gender differences in parental perceptions and behaviors regarding early childhood education (ECE) are observed: Women rated their understanding of ECE as "Very Good" more highly than men (25.3% compared to 2.7%). The percentage of men rating their own understanding of ECE as "Generally Uninformed" (25.3%), a relatively high percentage, can be explained by gender roles. This is particularly relevant given the current situation where men still primarily bear the responsibility of earning money and supporting the family. Women continue to hold the main responsibility for educating children and caring for the family.

Early childhood education behaviors of parents towards children aged 0-3 years are manifested in the daily activities that parents perform with their children, requiring parents to use their knowledge and understanding to solve problems and situations related to early childhood education for their children in different ways: daily teaching and playing with children; participating in classes and training courses for parents; and sharing and introducing educational information to others.

The research results show that parents' general behavior regarding early childhood education is at a normal level (Mean = 2.51, Standard Value = 0.24). The research findings also indicate that the impact of media channels and public opinion on parents' perceptions of early childhood education is very important, especially in the current period.

11. Practical applications:

The research findings of this thesis serve as a useful reference for preschools and parents with children aged 0-3, helping them develop appropriate solutions to improve parental awareness and behavior, as well as enhance coordination between families and schools.

12. Future research directions:

If conditions and time permit, we will conduct further research on a specific early childhood education method and its impact on children's development.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

INFORMATION ABOUT MASTER THESIS

1. Full name of student: Quach Nguyen Thuong Thuong 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: January 2, 1991 4. Place of birth: Phu Tho

5. Decision on recognition of student No. 2415/2015/QD-XHNV dated October 13, 2015 of Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University of Hanoi city.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Title of the thesis: Parental awareness and behavior on early education in children aged 0-3

8. Major: Psychology Code: 60.31.04.01

9. Scientific instructors: Prof. Dr Tran Thi Minh Duc, University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University of Hanoi city

10. Summary of the results of the thesis:

By conducting a survey of over 300 parents who have children aged from 0-3 in Hanoi, the results of this thesis show the general picture of parents' perceptions and behaviors of parents about early education for children aged 0-3 years.

Parental awareness of early education in children aged 0-3 is a parental understanding of parents on the impact process with purpose of educating for children aged 0-3 years old for physical and mental development of children.

A study of 150 fathers and 150 mothers has shown that parents' overall awareness of early education was at normal level (Average mark = 2.42, Standard deviation = 0.24). In particular, the perception of early education content was highest with the Average mark = 3.11, Standard deviation = 0.19. Target awareness of early education is low with an Average mark = 1.48, Standard deviation = 0.25.

Gender differences in parental awareness and behavior in early education: Mothers rated early education perception as "very good" 25.3% higher than Fathers with 2.7%. The percentage of Fathers who rated their early education perceptions as "generally uninformed" accounted for 25.3% of this high proportion, and the explanation for this could be done by gender roles. Especially in the present stage, the money to shoulder the responsibility of family is still mainly Fathers. Mothers keep their primary responsibility for educating their children and caring for their families.

The early parental behavioral education for children from 0-3 years old is reflected in the activities that the parents daily face with their children, requiring parents to use their knowledge to understand the problems and situations related to early education for their children in different ways: Behaviors of daily teaching children, playing with children; Behaviors of attending skills training courses, classes for parents; Popular behaviours; Introducing to others.

The results show that parents' behaviors on early education were in normal level (Average mark = 2.51, Standard deviation= 0.24). The results of the thesis also show that the impact of communication channels and public opinion on parents' awareness of early education is very important, especially in today's era.

11. Applicability in practice:

The research results of this thesis are a useful reference for early childhood education institutions and parents who have children from 0-3 years old to provide appropriate solutions for parental behaviors and awareness raising as well as family-school coordination strengthening.

12. Further research directions:

If conditions and time are available, we will further investigate the topic of a specific early education method and the implications of this approach on the development of the child.

13. Works published related to thesis: