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PDF 2024
School Dropout: Advocacy to Action

This report by the Zero Dropout Campaign examines school dropout rates, policies, and interventions in South Africa. It analyzes the impact of COVID-19, new legislation such as the BELA Act, and highlights strategies like early warning systems and accelerated learning programmes.

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Administrator · 12.96 MB 1
PDF 2024
2024 Spotlight on Basic Education Completion and Foundational Learning in Africa: Learning Counts

This continental report evaluates basic education completion and foundational learning across African countries, focusing on curriculum alignment, textbooks, teacher guides, and learning assessments. Published jointly by UNESCO, ADEA, and the African Union, it provides crucial insights into foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes.

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Administrator · 4.92 MB 2
PDF 2019
Examining the Use of Teaching and Learning Materials Methods in Basic School Level by Social Studies Teachers in Ghana: A Tracer Study

This study investigates the utilization of teaching and learning materials (TLMs) by basic school teachers in Ghana. It finds that a significant majority of teachers do not integrate TLMs into their lessons despite their professional training, impacting instructional quality in the region.

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Administrator · 0.32 MB 2
PDF 2018
Learning Spaces in Africa: Critical Histories to 21st Century Challenges and Change

This book explores the architectural, socio-political, and economic policy factors influencing school design in Africa from the 19th century to the present. It examines how learning environments impact educational access and quality, offering case studies relevant to basic education development.

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Administrator · 0.36 MB 1
PDF 2013
In-Service Training of Teachers (INSET): Performance and Expenditure Review

This document examines the national Department of Basic Education's plan for in-service teacher training in South Africa. It includes an expenditure analysis of human resource development spending in education departments and presents a costing model for various INSET policy scenarios.

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Administrator · 0.62 MB 1
PDF 2012
In-Service Training of Teachers (INSET): Cost and Policy Analysis

This document evaluates the cost, feasibility, and policy proposals for national in-service teacher training (INSET) programs. It analyzes public expenditure and proposes pragmatic, cost-effective scenarios for teacher professional development.

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Administrator · 0.88 MB 1