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PDF 2015
Thematic Guide: Development in Context – Appropriate Practice for Early Childhood Educators

This guide focuses on developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), child development, culture, and the role of play in early childhood education. Developed for South African foundation phase teacher education, it supports early childhood educators.

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PDF 2015
Africa Regional Nutrition Strategy 2015-2025

This African Union strategy outlines a comprehensive framework to eliminate malnutrition and stunting among children under five across the continent, directly supporting early childhood development outcomes.

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PDF 2015
Active Learning Teacher Handbook Project Proposal

This project document outlines the development of a teacher training handbook and video resources focused on active learning strategies, small group work, and effective questioning for Tanzanian educators.

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PDF 2014
Milestones of Social-Emotional Development for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-Age Children

This resource outlines key social and emotional developmental milestones for children from infancy through early school age. It serves as a practical guide for educators, curriculum specialists, and caregivers tracking children's social-emotional growth.

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PDF 2014
Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) Toolkit

This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance on the development, technical adequacy, adaptation, and assessor training for the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA). It serves as a foundational resource for measuring foundational numeracy skills in early primary education.

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PDF 2014
The Essential Package: Early Childhood Services and Support for Young Children in South Africa (2nd Edition)

This publication outlines Ilifa Labantwana's national framework for delivering integrated early childhood development (ECD) services to vulnerable children in South Africa. It details a holistic service model covering health, nutrition, social protection, parenting support, and early learning to influence policy and scale implementation.

South Africa Early Childhood Development (ECD) Essential Package
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PDF 2014
Child Rights Education Toolkit: Rooting Child Rights in Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary Schools

This UNICEF toolkit provides practical guidance and resources for integrating child rights education into early childhood education, primary, and secondary schools. It emphasizes whole-school approaches, learning through rights, and empowering children and educators.

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PDF 2014
Extending the Developmental Milestones Checklist for Use in a Different Context in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study details the development and evaluation of the Developmental Milestones Checklist (DMC-II) in Burkina Faso to reliably assess motor, language, and personal-social skills in infants and toddlers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The findings demonstrate that the tool is culturally appropriate, psychometrically sound, and sensitive to nutritional status and home environments.

Child Development Sub-Saharan Africa Early Childhood Education and Development
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PDF 2014
Key Issues and Policy Considerations in Promoting Lifelong Learning in Selected African Countries

This UNESCO publication examines policies and strategies for developing lifelong learning systems across Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, and Tanzania. It analyzes progress and challenges within formal education, non-formal education, and informal learning, providing valuable insights for educational planners and policy-makers in the African region.

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PDF 2014
Teachers, Inclusive, Child-Centred Teaching and Pedagogy: Companion Technical Booklet

This UNICEF technical booklet explores inclusive and child-centred teaching approaches, focusing on pre-service and in-service teacher training to support children with disabilities in mainstream education settings.

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PDF 2013
Skilful Parenting and Moulding Behaviour at an Early Age: Bridging the Gap Between What We Know and What We Do

This report examines parental involvement, parenting practices, and behavior modification in early childhood development across Kenya. It evaluates the impact of parenting skills on child growth, home-to-school transitions, and the need for integrated early childhood policies.

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PDF 2013
Understanding Kinship Care of Children in Africa: A Family Environment or an Alternative Care Option?

This doctoral thesis examines the practice of kinship care for orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa within the framework of international children's rights law. It explores how extended family systems and alternative care options support vulnerable children in the face of socioeconomic challenges.

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Administrator · 21.77 MB 1