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A South African Perspective on Inclusive Education Conceptualisation and Impact on Practices

This study examines how South African primary school principals and Foundation Phase teachers conceptualize inclusive education and how these perceptions influence their classroom practices. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research identifies three distinct stages of pedagogical development toward inclusivity and provides targeted recommendations for teacher support.

South Africa Early Childhood Education Educational Policy
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Problem-solving in Education Reform: Evidence and Insights for Low- and Middle-income Countries

This paper explores the role of adaptive problem-solving approaches in education reform within low- and middle-income countries. It examines evidence and case studies—including Funda Wanda in South Africa—to understand how continuous adaptation, data-driven decision-making, and systems thinking improve educational outcomes and foundational learning.

Foundational Learning Teacher Development Educational Policy
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The Implementation of the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support Policy in KwaZulu-Natal Schools

This study explores teachers' roles and challenges in implementing South Africa's Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy for inclusive education. Findings highlight teacher training gaps and overcrowded classrooms as major barriers to early identification and support.

South Africa Inclusive Education Teacher Professional Development
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Mapping Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Research in Four Sub-Saharan African Countries

This report maps foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) research trends, gaps, and funding from 2010 to 2023 across Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania. It highlights key thematic areas, accessibility challenges of local research, and collaboration patterns in sub-Saharan Africa.

FLN Sub-Saharan Africa Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
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