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Examining Grade 6 Teachers' Knowledge and Understanding of Differentiated Instruction in O.R. Tambo Inland District, South Africa

This study investigates Grade 6 teachers' understanding and implementation of differentiated instruction in South African primary schools. Findings reveal a lack of teacher preparedness in meeting diverse learner needs, highlighting critical implications for teacher professional development and inclusive education policy.

South Africa Inclusive Education Foundational Learning
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Life-Changing Foundational Learning Through Edtech in Sub-Saharan Africa

This article discusses the Imagine Worldwide tablet-based, personalized learning solution designed to address foundational literacy and numeracy crises in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights scalable, cost-effective EdTech models implemented in countries like Malawi that operate without internet and use solar power.

Literacy Numeracy Foundational Learning
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Curriculum d’alphabétisation (Version révisée)

This revised national literacy curriculum from Togo outlines foundational learning, numeracy, and non-formal education frameworks, including basic and post-literacy programs, pedagogical approaches, and evaluation methods.

Literacy Numeracy Foundational Learning
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Problem-solving in Education Reform: Evidence and Insights for Low- and Middle-income Countries

This paper explores the role of adaptive problem-solving approaches in education reform within low- and middle-income countries. It examines evidence and case studies—including Funda Wanda in South Africa—to understand how continuous adaptation, data-driven decision-making, and systems thinking improve educational outcomes and foundational learning.

Foundational Learning Teacher Development Educational Policy
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AERC Senior Policy Seminar XXV Concept Note: Human Capital Development in Africa

This concept note outlines the African Economic Research Consortium's seminar focusing on human capital accumulation, education, health, and economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa.

Education Policy Foundational Learning Sub-Saharan Africa
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Tracking Progress on Foundational Learning: Findings from the 2023 RAPID Analysis in West and Central Africa

This UNICEF brief examines regional progress across West and Central Africa in implementing foundational learning and numeracy policies using the RAPID framework. It highlights country-level data on school enrollment, learning assessments, foundational literacy and numeracy instruction, and student wellbeing.

Education Policy West and Central Africa Numeracy
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Enhancing Africa-Led Research on Early Childhood Development and Foundational Learning: Recommendations for Action

This workshop report outlines key strategies for strengthening Africa-led research in early childhood development (ECD) and foundational learning. It highlights priorities such as local funding, researcher mentorship, South-South collaboration, and improved data sharing.

Early Childhood Development Foundational Learning Sub-Saharan Africa
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Early Childhood Care and Education: A GPE KIX Scoping Study Working Paper

This scoping study explores global and regional trends in early childhood care and education (ECCE), focusing on access, quality, inclusion, and foundational learning, with specific insights from Africa and other regions.

Education Policy Foundational Learning Africa
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The Foundational Learning Starter Pack: A Guide for Ministers and Educational Leaders in Africa

This guide supports African ministers and education leaders in improving foundational literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills. Developed by ADEA and Human Capital Africa, it offers strategies, case studies, and an implementation roadmap to address learning crises across the continent.

Education Policy Numeracy Literacy
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Education Opportunities for Out-of-School Children in Nigeria

This UNICEF briefing examines the out-of-school children crisis in Nigeria, highlighting key data, barriers to education, and strategic responses focusing on early childhood care, basic education, and foundational learning.

Education Policy Foundational Learning Nigeria
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Kenya Equity in Education Project II (KEEP II) Endline Evaluation Report

This endline evaluation report assesses the impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of the Kenya Equity in Education Project Phase II (KEEP II), focusing on learning outcomes, teaching quality, attendance, and transition for marginalized girls in Kenya.

Foundational Learning Learning Outcomes Kenya
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Executive Functions: Foundational Skills for Learning and for Life

This presentation by Professor Sara Baker explores executive functions—working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility—as brain-based building blocks for lifelong learning, academic success, and well-being. It provides educators with practical strategies to support and develop these crucial self-regulation skills in learners.

Early Childhood Education Foundational Learning Executive Function
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