HIGH PRIORITY FACTORS FOR A POSSIBLE ACCREDITATION MODEL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN BOTSWANA

Abstract

This study sought to investigate on high priority factors that would need to be incorporated in a possible accreditation model for Botswana. The research collected data from participants through interviews and questionnaires. Three factors were identified as critical: safety devises, Mission and Vision and a strong Parents Teachers Association. These factors were also ranked according to priority as listed above, and should the clientele and the Botswana Qualifications Authority see a need to formulate an accreditation model to be used as an assessment tool in ECE in Botswana, these factors would need to be taken into consideration. The Botswana Qualifications Authority would further need to apply compliance checks that may be numeric in its assessment procedures.