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PDF 2016
Early Numeracy Performance of South African School Beginners

This study investigates the early numeracy skills of 443 first-grade students in South Africa using the ThinkMath Scale. Findings reveal significant baseline disparities linked to home language and school type, highlighting the urgent need for targeted early interventions.

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Administrator · 2.27 MB 2
PDF 2016
African Indigenous Care-Giving Practices: Stimulating Early Childhood Development and Education in Kenya

This article explores how indigenous motivational care-giving practices and community involvement can enhance early childhood development and facilitate children's transition from home environments to formal schooling in Kenya.

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PDF 2016
Alternative Child Care and Deinstitutionalisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Findings of a Desk Review

This desk review examines alternative child care systems, child protection, and deinstitutionalization across Sub-Saharan Africa. It provides critical context on vulnerable children, which is closely related to early childhood development and child welfare policies.

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Administrator · 0.58 MB 2
PDF 2016
Preventing and Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: A Model National Response

This document provides a comprehensive framework and model national response for preventing and tackling child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), outlining essential capabilities for child protection, law enforcement, workforce development, and education.

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Administrator · 3.24 MB 2
PDF 2016
Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Toolkit, Second Edition

This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance on designing, implementing, and utilizing the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) to measure foundational reading skills among primary school children in low-income countries.

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Administrator · 6.12 MB 2
PDF 2016
Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriage in Africa: A Human Rights-Based Approach

This article examines the prevalence, causes, and consequences of child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in Africa, highlighting its negative impact on the education, health, and human rights of the girl-child. It argues for the application of a human rights-based approach (HRBA) utilizing participation, accountability, non-discrimination, and empowerment to drive regional policy solutions.

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Administrator · 0.3 MB 2
PDF 2016
Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25)

This document outlines the African Union's strategic framework for transforming education and training in Africa from 2016 to 2025. It addresses foundational learning, early childhood education, teacher development, and systemic educational reforms across the continent.

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Administrator · 0.63 MB 2
PDF 2016
The Active Teaching and Learning Handbook: 70 Learner-Centred Teaching Techniques to Engage and Motivate Students

This handbook provides 70 practical, learner-centred teaching techniques designed to help educators engage and motivate students in classrooms. Developed collaboratively for Tanzanian schools, it focuses on active pedagogy, classroom environment, and lesson planning.

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Administrator · 0.55 MB 2
PDF 2015
Family Strengthening in Focus: Parenting in Africa Network Yearbook (2015-2016)

This yearbook outlines the Parenting in Africa Network's initiatives in family strengthening, positive parenting, and child protection across multiple African countries. It highlights strategies for integrating early childhood development with parenting education and positive discipline.

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Administrator · 9.21 MB 2
PDF 2015
Strategies for Effective Classroom Coaching

This article presents frameworks and practices for classroom coaches to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based instructional and behavioral interventions by teachers. It outlines core components of effective coaching, including coach characteristics, structure, collaboration, and problem-solving strategies to support teacher professional development.

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Administrator · 0.16 MB 2
PDF 2015
The South African National Curriculum Framework for Children from Birth to Four (Abridged Version)

This abridged national curriculum framework outlines early learning and development areas for children from birth to four years in South Africa, focusing on holistic development, foundational learning, and quality early childhood education services.

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Administrator · 1.07 MB 2
PDF 2015
The South African National Curriculum Framework for Children from Birth to Four

This foundational curriculum framework guides early childhood development and education for children from birth to four years in South Africa. It outlines early learning and development areas, including well-being, communication, and exploring mathematics, to ensure quality early learning experiences.

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Administrator · 1.59 MB 2