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SmartStart 2023 Programme Evaluation

This evaluation report assesses the impact and quality of SmartStart, South Africa's national early learning social franchise model. It examines child developmental outcomes using the Early Learning Outcomes Measure (ELOM), program quality assurance (PQA), and practitioner support systems in underserved communities.

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Administrator · 1.38 MB 2
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The Role of School Management Committees in Enhancing Educational Outcomes

This paper examines how School Management Committees enhance educational governance, accountability, and student outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. It highlights the impact of community participation, capacity building, and policy support on improving school-level education quality.

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Administrator · 0.61 MB 2
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A Comparative Study of Learning Outcomes for Hearing-Impaired Foundation Phase Learners in South Africa

This study investigates the learning outcomes of foundation phase learners with severe to profound hearing impairment in South Africa comparing two early intervention approaches: Listening and Spoken Language (LSL-SA) and Traditional Speech-Language Therapy (TSLT). Findings show that children enrolled in LSL-SA achieved superior age-equivalent language and academic outcomes, highlighting the importance of early intervention in inclusive education.

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Administrator · 0.67 MB 1
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Development of Cognitive Skills in the Field of Education

This article examines trends and challenges in developing cognitive skills within education, highlighting the heavy focus on factual knowledge over higher-order thinking like critical problem-solving. Drawing on African research perspectives and pedagogical frameworks like Bloom's Taxonomy, it advocates for improved teaching and evaluation methods.

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Administrator · 0.18 MB 1
PDF 2022
School Leadership in Africa: A Review of Empirical Research

This working paper reviews empirical research on school leadership in Africa to inform the African Centre for School Leadership. It examines effective leadership models, continuous professional development, and educational policies impacting learning outcomes across the continent.

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Administrator · 13.82 MB 1
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Thrive by Five Index Report: South Africa

This baseline report provides nationally representative data on early learning outcomes, physical growth, and social-emotional functioning for 4- to 5-year-old children in South Africa's early learning programmes, highlighting key disparities across provinces and income groups.

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Administrator · 5.21 MB 1
PDF 2012
Remedial Education Programs to Accelerate Learning for All

This working paper examines the design, implementation, and evidence base for remedial education programs aimed at improving foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes, preventing dropouts, and addressing low student performance in low-income countries.

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Administrator · 1.55 MB 1
PDF 2011
Evaluations of Cash Transfer Programs in African Settings

This policy memo examines randomized evaluations of conditional and unconditional cash transfer programs in African countries, highlighting their impacts on children's school enrollment, attendance, learning outcomes, and social welfare.

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Administrator · 0.42 MB 1