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The Role of Structured Play in Facilitating Preschool Learners’ Executive Functions

This doctoral thesis investigates how structured play-based pedagogies facilitate the development of executive function skills in preschool learners in South Africa. Using a qualitative case study approach, it examines teacher practices, learning materials, and curriculum alignment to support early cognitive and behavioral development.

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African School Curriculum Survey: Description of the Approach and Scope of Work

This document outlines a joint initiative by the African Curriculum Association and partners to map school curriculum frameworks, policies, and practices across African Union member states to improve education quality and alignment with qualifications frameworks.

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Early Childhood Care and Education Quality Assurance Systems in Africa

This report examines early childhood care and education (ECCE) quality assurance systems across 14 Sub-Saharan African countries, evaluating standards, monitoring practices, teacher training, and data utilization.

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The Importance of Social Emotional Learning Skills in Assisting Youth to Successfully Transition into the Professional World

This study examines educator perspectives from Burkina Faso, South Africa, Togo, and Uganda on the nature and value of social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. It highlights how SEL serves as a crucial foundation for academic success, well-being, and future workforce readiness across African educational contexts.

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Classroom Management: Scheduling, Discipline, and Communication in Teaching

This article explores key components of classroom management—specifically scheduling, discipline, and communication—and their impact on student learning, behavior, and teacher effectiveness in educational environments.

Early Childhood Education Foundational Learning Teacher Development
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Scale Toolkit: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework

This toolkit provides a structured framework for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) applied to education projects, featuring an example on foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) teacher coaching in Kenya.

Foundational Learning Teacher Professional Development Monitoring and Evaluation
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Caregivers’ Perception of their Role in Early Childhood Development and Stimulation Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa

This integrative review examines how caregivers in low-resource sub-Saharan African contexts perceive their roles in early childhood development and home-based stimulation. It highlights systemic barriers, cultural influences, and the impact of poverty on parenting practices and policy implementation.

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Special and Inclusive Education in Southern Africa

This study reviews special education policy, teacher professional development, and practice challenges across five Southern African countries. It highlights the educational needs of children with disabilities and examines inclusive education frameworks in the region.

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Language, Education and Identity in Africa

This doctoral thesis explores the intersection of language policy, education systems, and cultural identity across African nations. It examines the role of mother-tongue education, language barriers in learning, and the socio-cultural dynamics shaping educational outcomes on the continent.

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The Role of Teaching and Learning Materials and Interaction as a Tool to Quality Early Childhood Education in Agona East District of the Central Region of Ghana

This study examines the availability and use of teaching and learning materials (TLMs) in early childhood education across twelve schools in Ghana's Agona East District. It highlights how a lack of TLMs hinders children's active interaction and optimal cognitive development, emphasizing the need for accessible, hands-on learning resources.

Ghana Early Childhood Education Child Development
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Foundational Teaching Skills Guide

This World Bank guide presents 11 foundational teaching skills designed to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of in-service teacher professional development programs to improve classroom instruction quality.

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Africa Education Innovations Handbook 2020

Published by the African Union Commission, this handbook showcases diverse educational technology innovations and digital learning ecosystems across African regions, including early education tools and foundational learning platforms.

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