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Measuring Holistic Student Outcomes: Insights From a Global Inquiry

This white paper explores how education systems can measure holistic student outcomes—such as social-emotional and cognitive skills—to better support teachers and enhance learning. Featuring global case studies, including initiatives in East Africa, it highlights frameworks for bridging the gap between holistic measurement and classroom practice.

Education Policy Teacher Professional Development Social-Emotional Learning
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Administrator · 6.01 MB 2
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Influence of Modification of Learning Activities on Child-Friendly School Environments in Public ECDE Centres in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

This study investigates how modifying learning activities—such as implementing play-based, interactive, and learner-centred approaches—positively influences child-friendly school environments in public Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres in Kenya.

ECED Play-Based Learning Teacher Professional Development
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Nature-Based Education: An Explainer Brief on Pedagogical Approaches and Implementation

This IUCN brief explores nature-based education as a pedagogical approach that integrates environmental learning, experiential practices, and outdoor settings across educational levels, including early childhood care. It highlights cognitive, health, and social benefits, outlines implementation challenges, and recommends policy and teacher training support.

Pedagogy Teacher Professional Development Curriculum Development
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Administrator · 0.59 MB 2
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Dynamics of Middle Tier Support in the South African Education System: Contextual and Institutional Influences

This report examines the role, challenges, and impact of middle-tier education professionals in South Africa, focusing on instructional leadership, teacher support, and institutional capacity within the basic education sector.

Education Policy South Africa Teacher Professional Development
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Administrator · 1.36 MB 2
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Early Childhood Professional Development: An African Perspective

This book explores the professionalisation of early childhood development practitioners across Africa, offering theoretical foundations, pedagogical strategies, and management insights tailored to rural and disadvantaged contexts.

Early Childhood Education Inclusive Education Pedagogy
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Administrator · 0.24 MB 2
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Mapping Exemplars of Good Practice in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in AU Member States

This report by the African Union Commission and UNICEF maps successful, evidence-based practices in foundational literacy and numeracy across AU member states. It highlights scalable interventions in pedagogy, teacher training, and enabling environments to eliminate learning poverty in Africa.

FLN African Union Teacher Professional Development
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Administrator · 22.41 MB 2
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The Implementation of the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support Policy in KwaZulu-Natal Schools

This study explores teachers' roles and challenges in implementing South Africa's Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy for inclusive education. Findings highlight teacher training gaps and overcrowded classrooms as major barriers to early identification and support.

South Africa Inclusive Education Teacher Professional Development
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Administrator · 0.97 MB 2
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Journal for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education in Africa (JSTEMEA), Volume V

This journal volume from SMASE-Africa features peer-reviewed articles on strengthening mathematics and science education across various African countries. It covers topics such as teacher professional development, STEM pedagogy, instructional technology, and inclusive learning environments.

Teacher Professional Development Educational Research Mathematics Education
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Administrator · 2.0 MB 2
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Managing Functional and Innovative Education in Teachers’ Training Institutions in Rivers State, for Global Competitiveness

This study examines the management of functional and innovative education in teacher training institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria, focusing on providing student teachers with practical skills, modern resources, and up-to-date knowledge for global competitiveness.

Nigeria Teacher Professional Development Teacher Training Institutions
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Administrator · 0.48 MB 2
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Capacity Building in Teacher Education: A Dominion to Professional Development

This paper examines capacity building and professional development approaches within teacher education institutions. It discusses strategies such as integrating digital tools, promoting life-long learning, and enhancing pedagogical competencies for educators.

Teacher Education Teacher Professional Development Capacity Building
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Administrator · 0.71 MB 2
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Taking to Scale Quality Pre-Primary Education: The Children in Crossfire Experience in Tanzania

This document outlines Children in Crossfire's systems-strengthening approach to scaling quality pre-primary education in Tanzania. It highlights teacher professional development, play-based learning environments, and stakeholder engagement.

Pre-Primary Education Play-Based Learning Teacher Professional Development
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Administrator · 8.25 MB 3
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Equipping Teachers to Improve Foundational Learning Across Africa

This document examines the critical need for effective teacher professional development to improve foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights key evidence-based strategies, such as practical training, structured pedagogy, teaching to student learning levels, and peer-to-peer professional learning communities.

Education Policy Numeracy Literacy
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Administrator · 0.72 MB 2