Philosophy In Early Childhood And Primary Education

There has been growing recognition of the prevalence of domestic violence in our society. Domestic violence is a social vice that is likely to have far reaching consequences to children and to the society. The exposure of children to violence at home affects children’s socialization. This study sought to investigate the causes of domestic violence and their effects on the learning of children in ECDE centres in Lugari District. The objectives that the study sought to establish were; causes of domestic violence; establish the effects of the factors of domestic violence on the learning of ECDE children; establish the performance of children who had been victims of domestic violence and suggest possible solutions to domestic violence in communities. The study employed the descriptive survey design. A sample of 15 ECD centres, 15 ECD teachers, 60 ECD children, one Chief and one Church elder was taken through purposive and random sampling techniques. Secondary data was collected from available literature such as books, journals, periodicals among others. The data for this study was collected from primary and secondary sources. Primary data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules and observation method was also used. Data gathered was analyzed through descriptive statistics and results presented in frequency tables using frequencies and percentages. Majority of the respondents identified poverty within the society as a cause of domestic violence, together with drunkard ness, unfaithful within th