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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
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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PDF 2011
Assessment of Learning Disabilities: Cooperation between Teachers, Psychologists and Parents (African Edition)

This practical guide details methods for assessing learning disabilities in children, emphasizing collaboration among teachers, psychologists, and parents. Developed by African and European experts, it covers reading, spelling, mathematics, and cognitive functions within an African context.

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PDF 2010
Community-Based Rehabilitation: A Strategy for Inclusive Development and Disability Inclusion

This WHO document outlines Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) as a multisectoral strategy to enhance inclusion, education, health, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families.

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PDF 2009
Mainstreaming Psychosocial Care and Support within the Education Sector

This manual provides practical guidelines for school communities in East and Southern Africa to mainstream psychosocial support into education. It addresses how to support vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty, and conflict to improve their wellbeing and learning outcomes.

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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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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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Procedural Manual for the Assessment and Examination of Learners Who Experience Barriers to Assessment from Grade R to 12

This South African Department of Basic Education procedural manual outlines guidelines, policies, and management strategies for providing assessment accommodations and concessions—from Grade R through Grade 12—for learners experiencing barriers to learning and disabilities.

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Including a Child with Down Syndrome in a Mainstream Setting: Teacher Guidance

This guide by Inclusive Education South Africa offers practical strategies for mainstream teachers to support young children with Down syndrome in foundation phase classrooms, focusing on learning characteristics and inclusive policies.

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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Toolkit

This toolkit provides a practical guide to culturally responsive pedagogy, drawing on foundational frameworks by scholars like Gloria Ladson-Billings and Geneva Gay. It offers strategies for asset-based learning, inclusive curriculum design, and reflective teaching practices to support diverse learners.

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Practical Guide for Developing Child Friendly Spaces

A comprehensive operational guide focused on establishing and managing Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) in emergency and community contexts, incorporating early childhood programming, safety, inclusion, and child protection standards.

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Safe Spaces and School Environments in Education in Emergencies

This toolkit chapter outlines guidelines for establishing safe learning spaces, child-friendly spaces, and temporary school infrastructure during crises, addressing the needs of young learners in emergencies.

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