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PDF 2013
Human Capital Development: The Case of Education as a Vehicle for Africa's Economic Transformation

This paper examines the link between low human capital and Africa's economic underdevelopment, highlighting challenges such as limited access to education, poor teacher motivation, and low public investment. It emphasizes that improving foundational education and schooling access is crucial for the continent's economic transformation.

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Administrator · 0.42 MB 2
PDF 2013
Getting the Basics Right: An Essential Package of Services and Support for ECD

This document outlines an essential package of multisectoral services and support for early childhood development in South Africa, from conception to early schooling. It examines the risks faced by young children in poverty and highlights the critical need for health, nutrition, and early learning interventions.

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Administrator · 0.32 MB 2
PDF 2013
Parenting and Culture: Evidence from Some African Communities

This book chapter examines parenting styles, cultural practices, and child-rearing methods across various sub-Saharan African communities, highlighting their importance for early childhood development and socialization.

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Administrator · 0.24 MB 2
PDF 2013
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a Barrier to Learning and Development within the South African Context

This chapter examines ADHD as a barrier to learning and development within South African schools, exploring teachers' perspectives and utilizing an eco-systemic framework. It highlights how inclusive education policies address neurodevelopmental and learning challenges in post-apartheid South Africa.

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Administrator · 0.68 MB 1
PDF 2013
Undergraduate Module on Nutrition Education and Communication for Africa: Profiles of Potential Students

This paper outlines the development of an undergraduate learner profile for a nutrition education and communication course piloted in several African universities. While focused on higher education, it supports foundational health, nutrition, and child-feeding capacity building relevant to early childhood development.

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Administrator · 0.8 MB 1
PDF 2013
In-Service Training of Teachers (INSET): Performance and Expenditure Review

This document examines the national Department of Basic Education's plan for in-service teacher training in South Africa. It includes an expenditure analysis of human resource development spending in education departments and presents a costing model for various INSET policy scenarios.

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Administrator · 0.62 MB 1
PDF 2012
South Africa’s Child Support Grant: Impact Evaluation on Early Childhood Development, Education, and Well-being

This document evaluates South Africa's Child Support Grant, examining its impacts on early childhood development, nutrition, stunting reduction, schooling, and household well-being through a mixed-methods research design.

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Administrator · 0.44 MB 2
PDF 2012
The South African Child Support Grant Impact Assessment: Evidence from a Survey of Children, Adolescents and Their Households

This impact assessment evaluates how South Africa's Child Support Grant affects child well-being, early childhood development, health, and foundational learning outcomes such as literacy and numeracy.

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Administrator · 0.39 MB 2
PDF 2012
Remedial Education Programs to Accelerate Learning for All

This working paper examines the design, implementation, and evidence base for remedial education programs aimed at improving foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes, preventing dropouts, and addressing low student performance in low-income countries.

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Administrator · 1.55 MB 2
PDF 2012
In-Service Training of Teachers (INSET): Cost and Policy Analysis

This document evaluates the cost, feasibility, and policy proposals for national in-service teacher training (INSET) programs. It analyzes public expenditure and proposes pragmatic, cost-effective scenarios for teacher professional development.

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Administrator · 0.88 MB 1
PDF 2012
Positive Discipline and Classroom Management: Course Reader

This course reader, published by the Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention and the South African Department of Basic Education, provides educators with guidance on implementing positive discipline, managing classrooms constructively, and fostering safe, violence-free learning environments.

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Administrator · 0.39 MB 2
PDF 2011
Evaluations of Cash Transfer Programs in African Settings

This policy memo examines randomized evaluations of conditional and unconditional cash transfer programs in African countries, highlighting their impacts on children's school enrollment, attendance, learning outcomes, and social welfare.

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Administrator · 0.42 MB 2