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Handbook on Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)

This handbook by LEAP Africa provides practical guidance, tools, and templates for designing monitoring and evaluation systems, conducting research, and managing data. While structured as a general organizational MERL guide, it is directly applicable to tracking and evaluating education and youth development programs.

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Disability Studies in Inclusive Education

This open-access textbook focuses on disability-inclusive education and teacher empowerment in Africa. It provides frameworks and practical strategies for educators to foster inclusive learning environments for children with disabilities.

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Augmentative and alternative communication training: The effect on perceptions of special school teachers

This study investigates the impact of an evidence-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) training programme on special school teachers' perceptions and abilities regarding learners with complex communication needs in South Africa. Findings indicate that brief AAC training significantly improves teacher confidence, classroom interaction skills, and support for inclusive education.

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School-Related Gender-Based Violence: Case Studies from Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe

This brief examines interventions implemented by UNGEI and partners to address school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) in Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe. It highlights whole-school approaches, community engagement, and policy implementation to improve child protection and learning environments.

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Curriculum Adaptation for Learners with Diverse Learning Needs: A Case of South African Inclusive Rural Schools

This study examines Foundation Phase teachers' experiences with implementing curriculum adaptation in rural inclusive schools in South Africa. It highlights challenges teachers face in meeting diverse learning needs and recommends continuous in-service professional development.

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Completion Report: Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX) 2024

This completion report summarizes the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange 2024 held in Kigali, Rwanda. It highlights regional strategies, policy commitments, and country-to-country knowledge sharing to scale up foundational learning and numeracy across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Instructional Technologies of Education in East African Countries: An Overview

This paper investigates the use and challenges of instructional technologies in education across East African countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Sudan, highlighting impacts on primary schooling and teacher training.

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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.

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Misean Cara’s Children with Disabilities Framework: A Holistic Approach towards Care, Inclusion and Empowerment

This guidance document outlines a holistic framework for the care, inclusion, and empowerment of children with disabilities. Developed with projects across Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and South Africa, it supports inclusive education, family support, and community-based development.

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Prevalence and Determinants of Developmental Delay Among Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the pooled prevalence and determinants of developmental delay among children in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting significant risks associated with maternal education and low birth weight, particularly in African contexts.

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Cognitive Gains from Early Learning Programme Enrolment in Three South African Provinces

This study uses data from the 2024 Thrive by Five Index to examine the cognitive outcomes of children enrolled in early learning programmes compared to non-enrolled peers in South Africa. It highlights that cognitive gains depend significantly on programme quality and duration of exposure.

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Inclusive Education Teacher Training Zambia - Module 6: Promoting Active Learning in the Classroom

This teacher training manual provides strategies for promoting active learning, differentiation, and inclusive education in mixed-ability classrooms. Developed for the Ministry of Education in Zambia, it helps educators engage learners through collaborative activities and formative assessment.

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