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PDF 2016
Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25)

This document outlines the African Union's strategic framework for transforming education and training in Africa from 2016 to 2025. It addresses foundational learning, early childhood education, teacher development, and systemic educational reforms across the continent.

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PDF 2015
The South African National Curriculum Framework for Children from Birth to Four (Abridged Version)

This abridged national curriculum framework outlines early learning and development areas for children from birth to four years in South Africa, focusing on holistic development, foundational learning, and quality early childhood education services.

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PDF 2015
The South African National Curriculum Framework for Children from Birth to Four

This foundational curriculum framework guides early childhood development and education for children from birth to four years in South Africa. It outlines early learning and development areas, including well-being, communication, and exploring mathematics, to ensure quality early learning experiences.

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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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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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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 2011
An Exploratory Study of Early Letter-Sound Knowledge in a Low Socio-Economic Context in South Africa

This study examines early literacy development among children from disadvantaged communities in South Africa, focusing on Grade 1 letter-sound knowledge and the impact of a Grade R intervention. Findings highlight the critical role of letter knowledge in foundational reading and the need for improved teacher training in emergent literacy.

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PDF 2010
Why and How Africa Should Invest in African Languages and Multilingual Education

An evidence-based policy advocacy brief highlighting the critical role of mother-tongue instruction and multilingual education in improving learning outcomes and educational quality across Africa.

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National Framework for the Teaching of Reading in African Languages in the Foundation Phase

This curriculum framework provides comprehensive guidance for teaching reading in African languages during the early grades, accounting for specific linguistic features such as phonology, morphology, and orthography. It covers decoding, comprehension, teaching methodologies, and classroom routines to support foundational literacy.

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Effective Participatory Teaching and Learning: A Teacher's Handbook for Primary and Foundational Education

This handbook outlines participatory and learner-centered pedagogical methods for primary and early grade teachers. It addresses challenges in teacher competence in Uganda and provides practical guidance on active learning, lesson planning, and assessment.

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Practical Language Choices for Improving Foundational Literacy & Numeracy in sub-Saharan Africa

A how-to guide for policymakers and educators on navigating language-of-instruction decisions in foundational literacy and numeracy programs across sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing mother tongue and multilingual education.

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