Analysis of Participant Achievement in the 0-72 Months Child Development Course Program: Impact of Age, Education Level, Employment Status, and Reasons for Choosing the Course

Abstract This study aims to examine how demographic factors of the participants affect their achievement in completing the 0-72 Months Child Development Course Program. Success in this context is defined by participants' ability to meet the course objectives, which focus on enhancing knowledge and skills in early childhood development. The study employs a quantitative, correlational survey design, with a research population consisting of 681 trainees enrolled in the program during the 2019-2020 academic year. The 0-72 Months Child Development course curriculum prepared by the Ministry of National Education General Directorate of Lifelong Learning was applied to the participants. Data were analyzed using a binary logistic regression model. In the first stage, the individual effects of each demographic variable on course success were examined. In the second stage, the combined impact of those variables found to have a significant effect was assessed. The analysis revealed that participants who were unemployed and those aged 30-39 had a higher likelihood of successfully completing the course. However, participants' purpose of attending the course and their education level did not have a significant effect on the likelihood of being successful in the course. The results of the study were discussed and recommendations were made.