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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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PDF 2024
The Policy Landscape for Preventing Violence Against Children in Africa’s Schools

This report examines the legislative and policy frameworks surrounding violence against children in schools (VACiS) across Africa. It analyzes implementation challenges, highlights regional best practices, and offers recommendations for creating safer learning environments.

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Administrator · 3.05 MB 1
PDF 2024
Assessing the Gaps: Africans Look for Greater Progress on Education

This Afrobarometer dispatch analyzes educational attainment, out-of-school rates, and public perceptions of education performance and barriers across 39 African countries, highlighting demographic disparities related to gender, wealth, and location.

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Administrator · 0.56 MB 1
PDF 2024
Disability Studies in Inclusive Education

This open-access textbook focuses on disability-inclusive education and teacher empowerment in Africa. It provides frameworks and practical strategies for educators to foster inclusive learning environments for children with disabilities.

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Administrator · 6.36 MB 1
PDF 2022
Study on Application of Adaptive Management in EOL Project Implementation in the Horn, Eastern and Southern Africa

This report examines the application of adaptive management and the Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) framework in Education Out Loud (EOL) projects across East and Southern Africa, focusing on risk mitigation, civil society engagement, and educational program implementation.

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Administrator · 0.79 MB 1
PDF 2021
Systematic Review of Faith-Integrated Approaches to Educational Engagement in African Public Schools

This systematic review examines how faith-integrated approaches impact student engagement, moral development, and academic outcomes in African public schools. It highlights benefits, policy challenges, and inclusive practices across the continent.

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Administrator · 0.31 MB 1
PDF 2021
Language, Education and Identity in Africa

This doctoral thesis explores the intersection of language policy, education systems, and cultural identity across African nations. It examines the role of mother-tongue education, language barriers in learning, and the socio-cultural dynamics shaping educational outcomes on the continent.

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Administrator · 3.04 MB 2
PDF 2016
Language, Education, and Citizenship in Africa

This working paper examines how different language-in-education policies across African states—specifically mother-tongue medium versus immersion settings—affect language proficiency, national identity, and civic participation.

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Administrator · 1.33 MB 1
PDF 2014
Key Issues and Policy Considerations in Promoting Lifelong Learning in Selected African Countries

This UNESCO publication examines policies and strategies for developing lifelong learning systems across Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, and Tanzania. It analyzes progress and challenges within formal education, non-formal education, and informal learning, providing valuable insights for educational planners and policy-makers in the African region.

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Administrator · 3.61 MB 1