The quality assurance of Palestinian kindergarten education in the light of Japanese standards

Abstract

The aim of this study is to promote quality development throughout kindergarten. The quality assessment system consists of a knowledge base, tools, procedures, and goals for key actors on different levels. Therefore, the present research paper is an attempt to know the quality assurance of Palestinian kindergarten education in the light of Japanese standards. The researcher have purposely selected a number of research papers and reviewed them so as to highlight not only the reality of kindergarten education, but also to emphasize the global interest in developing and assuring the quality of education provided at kindergarten schools. Much focus has been made on the Japanese experience in the field of kindergarten experience and the methods adopted to develop and enhance the quality of pre-school education in Japan. More importantly, an attempt to highlight the importance of the inclusive kindergarten has been made. The researcher has found that there is a global tendency to assure and enhance the quality of education provided at kindergarten schools. However, this important field of education is still below the level especially in the developing countries like Palestine. The point is that the kindergarten programs in Palestine need to open new branches so as to cover all parts of the country and ultimately target all Palestinian disabled children.