Impacto da educação pré-escolar na aprendizagem da criança nos primeiros anos de escolaridade: caso da Escola Básica de Boquisso - Matola

Abstract

This monograph analyzes the impact of preschool education on children’s learning in the first years of schooling, using the Boquisso Primary School in Matola City, Mozambique, as a case study. The research addresses the learning difficulties faced by children who did not attend preschool before entering primary education. A quantitative approach was adopted, supported by qualitative data analysis, through questionnaires administered to 12 first- and second-grade teachers. The results showed that children who attended preschool performed better in mathematics, oral and written language, cognition, social autonomy, and school-family integration. In contrast, children without preschool experience showed greater difficulties in adaptation and learning. It is concluded that preschool education plays a crucial role in preparing children for the challenges of primary school. It is recommended to expand access to quality and mandatory early childhood education, reduce class sizes, provide continuous teacher training, and strengthen the partnership between families and schools.