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Measuring Holistic Student Outcomes: Insights From a Global Inquiry

This white paper explores how education systems can measure holistic student outcomes—such as social-emotional and cognitive skills—to better support teachers and enhance learning. Featuring global case studies, including initiatives in East Africa, it highlights frameworks for bridging the gap between holistic measurement and classroom practice.

Education Policy Teacher Professional Development Social-Emotional Learning
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Responsible Engaged and Loving (REAL) Fathers Scale Up: Annual Learning Convening 2026 Report

This report summarizes the 2026 learning convening on Uganda's REAL Fathers program, which mentors young fathers of children aged 0-3 to prevent family violence and promote early childhood development through play.

early childhood development play-based learning father engagement
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Influence of Modification of Learning Activities on Child-Friendly School Environments in Public ECDE Centres in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

This study investigates how modifying learning activities—such as implementing play-based, interactive, and learner-centred approaches—positively influences child-friendly school environments in public Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres in Kenya.

ECED Play-Based Learning Teacher Professional Development
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Investigating Teacher Practices in Integrating Indigenous Songs for Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education Centers: A Case Study of Ndola District, Zambia

This study examines how early childhood education teachers in Ndola District, Zambia, integrate indigenous songs into play-based learning to support children's holistic development. It highlights benefits for cognitive, social, emotional, and cultural growth, while addressing challenges such as resource scarcity and training gaps.

Early Childhood Education Play-Based Learning Holistic Development
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Teaching in Indigenous African Society: The Indigenous Method Dimension

This paper examines traditional African teaching methodologies, focusing on Yoruba educational systems and the role of music, oral tradition, and apprenticeship in early childhood socialization and holistic development. It highlights culturally grounded, community-based learning approaches relevant to contemporary education.

Early childhood development Indigenous education Music as pedagogy
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Capitalising on Classroom Pluralism: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Learner Competency Outcomes in Africa

This article explores how culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy can leverage linguistic and cultural diversity to improve learner competency outcomes and foster inclusive education across African classrooms.

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Policy Implications on Learner Retention in Selected Rural Primary Schools in South Africa

This study explores the policy implications of grade retention among foundation phase learners in rural South African primary schools. It examines teacher perspectives on holding back struggling students and highlights the challenges of early grade academic performance.

foundational learning primary education education policy
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Inclusive Education: From Policy to Action

This document outlines recommendations from the 3rd International Disability Rights Conference regarding the implementation of inclusive education in South Africa. It covers strategies for strengthening teacher capacity, improving disability-disaggregated data, creating accessible environments, and funding early intervention.

South Africa Education Policy Early Childhood Development
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Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Toolkit, Version 3.0

This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance for designing, adapting, implementing, analyzing, and reporting on the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA). It serves as a practical manual for educators, researchers, and policymakers aiming to measure and improve foundational literacy skills in early primary grades.

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Report of Proceedings: African Union ECED & FLN Cluster Orientation Meeting

This report details the official launch and orientation meeting of the reconstituted Early Childhood Education and Development & Foundational Learning (ECED & FLN) Cluster under CESA 26-35. It outlines the cluster's governance, strategic priorities, and implementation framework for advancing early learning across Africa.

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Inclusive Early Childhood Education: Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learning Needs in Nigeria and Africa

This study examines inclusive early childhood education as a strategy for addressing diverse learning needs across Nigeria and Africa. It explores conceptual foundations, implementation barriers, and practical strategies such as teacher capacity development, play-based pedagogy, and early intervention.

Africa Nigeria Teacher Development
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Parental Empowerment and Engagement as Predictors of Foundational Learning in Kenya

This study examines a cluster-randomized trial of a parental empowerment and engagement intervention in rural early childhood education centers in Embu County, Kenya. Findings demonstrate significant improvements in home-based learning support, creative activities, and parent-teacher collaboration.

Foundational Learning Parental Engagement Parental Empowerment
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