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Inclusive Early Childhood Education: Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learning Needs in Nigeria and Africa

This study examines inclusive early childhood education as a strategy for addressing diverse learning needs across Nigeria and Africa. It explores conceptual foundations, implementation barriers, and practical strategies such as teacher capacity development, play-based pedagogy, and early intervention.

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Dyslexia Learners: Exploring South African Teachers' Strategies in Creating an Enabling Learning Environment

This study investigates the instructional strategies used by South African teachers to support students with dyslexia within inclusive education frameworks. It highlights systemic barriers such as resource constraints and training gaps, emphasizing the need for enhanced teacher preparation and multisensory interventions.

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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.

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Examining Grade 6 Teachers' Knowledge and Understanding of Differentiated Instruction in O.R. Tambo Inland District, South Africa

This study investigates Grade 6 teachers' understanding and implementation of differentiated instruction in South African primary schools. Findings reveal a lack of teacher preparedness in meeting diverse learner needs, highlighting critical implications for teacher professional development and inclusive education 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.

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Basic Conversational South African Sign Language (SASL) Course Prospectus

This document outlines a certification course in South African Sign Language (SASL), covering deaf culture, basic vocabulary, and communication skills to support inclusive education and environments for deaf children and adults.

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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Southern Africa: Management Perspectives

This review examines the management of ADHD among children in Southern Africa, highlighting significant gaps in teacher training, resources, and inclusive education practices. It emphasizes the need for ongoing educator support and contextually relevant interventions in schools.

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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.

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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.

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Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Teacher Training Guide

This training document outlines the meaning, rationale, and structural components of an Individualized Education Programme (IEP) for learners with special needs and disabilities. It provides teachers with practical guidance on assessing performance, setting learning outcomes, and planning inclusive education interventions.