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Nature-Based Education: An Explainer Brief on Pedagogical Approaches and Implementation

This IUCN brief explores nature-based education as a pedagogical approach that integrates environmental learning, experiential practices, and outdoor settings across educational levels, including early childhood care. It highlights cognitive, health, and social benefits, outlines implementation challenges, and recommends policy and teacher training support.

Pedagogy Teacher Professional Development Curriculum Development
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Administrator · 0.59 MB 1
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Decolonizing Teaching and Classroom Experiences in Africa: The Role of Bilchiinsi

This paper examines the foundational learning crisis in sub-Saharan Africa and proposes 'Bilchiinsi'—a Dagbaŋ philosophy of ethical and communal living—as an alternative indigenous classroom pedagogy to decolonize teaching and improve educational interactions in Ghana and beyond.

Foundational Learning Pedagogy Sub-Saharan Africa
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Administrator · 0.34 MB 2
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Early Childhood Professional Development: An African Perspective

This book explores the professionalisation of early childhood development practitioners across Africa, offering theoretical foundations, pedagogical strategies, and management insights tailored to rural and disadvantaged contexts.

Early Childhood Education Inclusive Education Pedagogy
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Administrator · 0.24 MB 1
PDF 2024
Curriculum d’alphabétisation (Version révisée)

This revised national literacy curriculum from Togo outlines foundational learning, numeracy, and non-formal education frameworks, including basic and post-literacy programs, pedagogical approaches, and evaluation methods.

Literacy Numeracy Foundational Learning
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Administrator · 1.91 MB 1
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Mapping and Synthesising African Early Childhood Education and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Research

This study maps and synthesizes early childhood education and foundational learning research across Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the importance of indigenous pedagogical strategies and context-appropriate interventions.

Early Childhood Education Pedagogy Sub-Saharan Africa
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Administrator · 0.12 MB 1
PDF 2023
The Foundational Learning Starter Pack: A Guide for Ministers and Educational Leaders in Africa

This guide supports African ministers and education leaders in improving foundational literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills. Developed by ADEA and Human Capital Africa, it offers strategies, case studies, and an implementation roadmap to address learning crises across the continent.

Education Policy Numeracy Literacy
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Administrator · 5.26 MB 1
PDF 2022
Equipping Teachers to Improve Foundational Learning Across Africa

This document examines the critical need for effective teacher professional development to improve foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights key evidence-based strategies, such as practical training, structured pedagogy, teaching to student learning levels, and peer-to-peer professional learning communities.

Education Policy Numeracy Literacy
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Administrator · 0.72 MB 1
PDF 2021
Classroom Management: Scheduling, Discipline, and Communication in Teaching

This article explores key components of classroom management—specifically scheduling, discipline, and communication—and their impact on student learning, behavior, and teacher effectiveness in educational environments.

Early Childhood Education Foundational Learning Teacher Development
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Administrator · 0.13 MB 1
PDF 2019
The “Africanized” Competency-Based Curriculum: The Twenty-First Century Strides

This paper examines the adoption and implementation of Competency-Based Curricula (CBC) across various African nations, discussing the shift from knowledge-based approaches to learner-centered skill development. It highlights the necessity of 'Africanizing' CBC to align with local contexts, cultures, and classroom realities to ensure successful educational outcomes.

Education Policy African Education Pedagogy
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Administrator · 0.22 MB 1
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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.

Foundational Learning Pedagogy Primary Education
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Administrator · 2.05 MB 1