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Parental/Primary Caregiver Capacity Building Training Package

A comprehensive 11-session training package developed by the South African Department of Social Development and UNICEF to guide trainers in building the capacity of parents and primary caregivers of children from birth to five years in early childhood development, health, nutrition, and positive discipline.

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PDF 2008
Parental and Primary Caregiver Capacity Building Training Package (Low Literacy Version)

An 11-session training package developed by the South African Department of Social Development and UNICEF to support parents and primary caregivers of children from birth to five years old. It covers health, nutrition, play, physical and socio-emotional development, language stimulation, child safety, positive discipline, and special considerations for vulnerable households.

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PDF 2008
Family Literacy: Experiences from Africa and Around the World

This edited volume explores family and intergenerational literacy programs across various African nations and international contexts. It highlights how combining adult and early childhood learning fosters foundational literacy and lifelong learning.

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PDF 2008
A Case for Early Childhood Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper examines early childhood development (ECD) in sub-Saharan Africa, critiquing Western-centric models of child development and highlighting Africa's triple heritage of indigenous, Islamic, and Euro-Western educational systems to promote contextually responsive ECD services.

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PDF 2007
Learner Discipline and School Management: A Practical Guide

A practical guide for educators and school leaders on implementing positive discipline, managing classroom behavior, and fostering supportive school environments in South Africa.

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PDF 2005
Psychosocial Support Training Manual for Communities Supporting Vulnerable Children

A comprehensive training manual designed by the Farm Orphan Support Trust of Zimbabwe to help caregivers and community volunteers provide psychosocial support, address grief, and meet the basic developmental needs of orphaned and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS.

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PDF 2004
Improving School Based Management: School Management Committee Training Handbook

This training manual provides guidance for School Management Committees in Nebbi District, Uganda, covering education policies, school governance, procurement of instructional materials, and facility grants to strengthen primary education management.

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PDF 1990
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

This foundational African Union legal instrument sets forth the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children across the continent. It establishes state obligations regarding child survival, development, education, health, and protection, providing a crucial framework for early childhood development and child welfare policies.

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PDF 1988
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III: Body Measurements (Anthropometry) Manual

This manual outlines standardized anthropometric measurement protocols, equipment calibration, and examination procedures used to assess nutritional status and physical development in populations, including young children.

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SADC Policy Framework on Care and Support for Teaching and Learning: CSTL Child and Youth Agency Framework

This SADC policy framework provides guidelines for developing children and youth agency in and through education, aligning with African Union Agenda 2063. It focuses on transforming education systems through inclusive curriculum, teacher support, and governance to empower learners as active citizens.

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Education Brief: Assessment for Learning

This education brief explains the concepts, theory, benefits, and challenges of Assessment for Learning (AfL), highlighting its role in formative assessment, feedback, and improving student learning outcomes.

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Evaluation of Activity-Based Learning as a Means of Child-Friendly Education

This final report evaluates activity-based learning (ABL) methodologies as an approach to child-friendly education. It examines implementation models, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability to support foundational learning and pedagogy.

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