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The research aims to establish a theoretical foundation for early childhood development programs and their effects on cognitive skills.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Theoretical Foundations of School-Based Early Childhood Development Programmes in Nigerian Cities: Impacts on Cognitive Skills

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The research aims to establish a theoretical foundation for early childhood development programs and their effects on cognitive skills.
Theoretical framework development.
Literature review on existing ECD programs.
Identification of educational outcomes linked to cognitive skills.
Proposed a model for understanding ECD impacts on cognitive skills.
Emphasized the need for empirical validation of the theoretical framework.
Suggested exploration of mechanisms behind cognitive skill improvements.

Abstract

Early childhood development (ECD) programmes in schools have been implemented to enhance cognitive skills among Nigerian children. Not applicable This theoretical framework provides a foundation for future research on ECD programmes and their educational outcomes. Further empirical studies are recommended to validate the theoretical model and explore potential mechanisms behind observed effects.

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Olukotun Adebisi

Odege Ifeyinfa

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Ahmadu Bello University

University of Calabar

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