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From Traditional Learning to Modern Education: Understanding the Value of Play in Africa’s Childhood Development

This study assesses the historical and contemporary value of traditional African play in early childhood development, utilizing documentary analysis and educator surveys in South Africa and Nigeria. It highlights how indigenous play enhances holistic child development and calls for a trado-modern pedagogical approach in modern African education systems.

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PDF 2020
African Union Initiative on Strengthening Regional and National Capacity and Action against Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) in Africa: Strategy and Plan of Action 2020–2025

This African Union strategic plan and action framework addresses child protection, safety, and welfare by combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse across member states, directly aligning with regional mandates on child rights and early development.

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The development of education for learners with diverse learning needs in the South African context: A bio-ecological systems analysis

This article examines the historical development and current challenges of inclusive education and special needs education in South Africa using a bio-ecological systems approach. It highlights systemic barriers and ongoing gaps in providing quality education for learners with diverse developmental and educational needs.

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Transition from CBR to CBID: A Situation Analysis of Community Based Rehabilitation and Community Based Inclusive Development in Africa

This 2020 study by the CBR Africa Network examines the transition from Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) to Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) across four African countries. It provides insights into disability inclusion, service provision, and stakeholder coordination relevant to inclusive education and child development.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Birth Defects Among Newborns in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the pooled prevalence and risk factors of birth defects among newborns in sub-Saharan Africa. Findings highlight regional variations and critical preventive factors such as maternal folic acid supplementation, relevant to early childhood development and child health planning.

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PDF 2020
Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA): Case Studies on African OER Initiatives in Higher Education

This document examines the Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) initiative, a collaborative network providing open educational resources (OER) and professional development to improve teaching practices, including foundational literacy and numeracy, across the region.

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PDF 2019
Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

This report examines the implementation, policies, barriers, and case studies of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing insights relevant to education policy, school curricula, and youth development.

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PDF 2019
Formative Evaluation of the Out-Of-School Children Initiative (OOSCI)

This evaluation report examines the Out-Of-School Children Initiative's global efforts to reduce out-of-school rates, with a strong focus on sub-Saharan Africa, pre-primary education, and barriers to enrollment.

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Administrator · 0.17 MB 2
PDF 2019
Learning from African Classroom Pedagogy to Increase Student Engagement in Education Technologies

This study examines how incorporating pedagogical techniques observed in rural Tanzanian classrooms can improve student engagement with tablet-based early literacy applications featuring speech and handwriting recognition. Researchers field-tested the applications with 283 children, providing insights into technology-supported foundational learning in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Administrator · 0.59 MB 2
PDF 2019
Teacher Effectiveness in Africa: Longitudinal and Causal Estimates

This paper estimates teacher effectiveness using longitudinal data from a school-based RCT in northern Uganda. It examines the impact of teacher effectiveness and training on early reading outcomes in early primary grades.

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PDF 2019
Positive Behaviour Support in South African Foundation Phase Classrooms: Teacher Reflections

This study evaluates the implementation of a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model within an inclusive education teacher training module for South African Foundation Phase teachers. Findings indicate that teachers developed critical insights into ecosystemic challenges and valued PBS strategies for promoting positive, non-punitive classroom behaviour.

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PDF 2019
African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Policy and Development Overview

This document outlines the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) initiative, an African Union policy designed to enhance comparability, quality, and transparency across all levels of education and training to support lifelong learning and labor mobility.

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