Abstract

The early years(0 to 8 ) are the most significant period of growth and development in a child’s life because this is when the foundations are laid for holistic development and all learning. Children who participate in quality early childhood education programme demonstrate considerable gain in social, educational and intellectual spheres, distinctively different from those who do not participate in ECCE programmes. Objectives of the present study were to investigate the teaching-learning strategies used by the teacher for teaching FLN. To investigate the teaching-learning materials and other supporting materials for FLN activities. To find out the issues related to FLN activities. Descriptive research design is used for this study. For this study the investigator selected 20 FLN classes, 20 teachers teaching FLN and 20 Headmasters from 20 primary school in Turekela block of Balangir District ( Odisha).Tools used for this study were observation schedule and check list developed by TE&SCERT,Odisha, opinonnaire for teachers and headmasters. Through classroom observation and meeting with teachers and Headmasters data were collected. Addition and percentage calculation were used as statistical techniques. After analysis and interpretation of data it was found that most of the teachers are not properly using GKA kit and FLN materials  There is shortages of teachers, infrastructure .Teachers are overloaded with multiple activities and unable to focus all students. Teachers and Headmasters need more training on FLN in continuous basis. All the higher level authority should co-operate teachers in FLN work. Findings of this study may be used to solve FLN issues  at primary level. It will be useful for further research in priparatory,middle and secondary stage to improve teaching- learning strategies and to deal with different issues breaking the quality progress of education.