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The Effect of Learner Engagement on Teachers' Delivery of the Curriculum in Limpopo Province, South Africa

This study investigates how learner engagement influences teachers' instructional strategies and curriculum delivery in a rural South African secondary school. Using qualitative methods, it highlights the challenges of resource-constrained environments and the importance of learner-centred pedagogies.

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Administrator · 0.21 MB 2
PDF 2025
Rote Learning: Definition, Cognitive Mechanisms, and Educational Applications

This document provides an overview of rote learning as a pedagogical and cognitive strategy, detailing its reliance on repetition, maintenance rehearsal, and memorization without deep comprehension. It discusses the history, cognitive mechanisms, advantages, and limitations of rote methods in educational contexts.

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Developmentally Appropriate Programs and Differentiated Teaching and Learning in Preschool Education

This study examines the impact of implementing Developmentally Appropriate Programs within a differentiated teaching and learning framework in kindergartens. Findings highlight how this approach enhances teaching quality, student engagement, and skill acquisition in preschool education.

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Administrator · 0.3 MB 1
PDF 2025
What Works in 21st Century Skills Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

This systematic review explores the relevance, implementation, and assessment of 21st-century life skills and socio-emotional learning in sub-Saharan Africa. It analyzes 27 interventions, highlighting effective experiential pedagogies and addressing critical gaps in context-sensitive assessment tools and teacher training.

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Administrator · 0.82 MB 2
PDF 2024
Implementing Play Pedagogies Within Rural Early Childhood Development Centres: Practitioners’ Views

This study explores the perspectives and challenges of early childhood development practitioners regarding the implementation of play-based pedagogies in rural South African schools. Findings highlight resource constraints and a need for professional development to support holistic child development.

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Administrator · 0.56 MB 1
PDF 2024
Hands-On Learning Innovation Case Study: Rahmat High School, Afghanistan

This case study details a Schools2030 project in Afghanistan implementing student-centred, hands-on learning strategies using local materials. It highlights measurable improvements in foundational literacy, numeracy, science, and 21st-century skills.

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Administrator · 0.78 MB 2
PDF 2024
Inclusive Education Teacher Training Zambia - Module 6: Promoting Active Learning in the Classroom

This teacher training manual provides strategies for promoting active learning, differentiation, and inclusive education in mixed-ability classrooms. Developed for the Ministry of Education in Zambia, it helps educators engage learners through collaborative activities and formative assessment.

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Administrator · 2.66 MB 2
PDF 2022
The Inclusiveness of Mixed Ability Grouping in Johannesburg Primary Schools

This study explores how mixed ability grouping practices in Johannesburg primary schools reflect principles of inclusive education. Findings highlight the benefits of peer interaction and social skill development, while noting challenges in providing differentiated and individualized instruction.

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Administrator · 0.53 MB 1
PDF 2021
Foundational Teaching Skills Guide

This World Bank guide presents 11 foundational teaching skills designed to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of in-service teacher professional development programs to improve classroom instruction quality.

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Administrator · 4.59 MB 1
PDF 2020
Improving Teacher Education and Classroom Practices: Options for Africa

This paper examines challenges in African teacher education and proposes practical options to improve classroom practices, including problem-solving pedagogies, multimedia technology integration, and literature circles.

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Administrator · 0.71 MB 1
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 1
PDF 2018
The Quality of Learning and Care at Community-Based Early Childhood Development Centers in Malawi

This study examines the strengths and challenges of early childhood care and learning across community-based childcare centers (CBCCs) in Malawi. It highlights key issues such as volunteer caregiver capacity and learning material shortages, emphasizing the need for targeted support to improve young children's developmental outcomes.

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Administrator · 0.27 MB 1