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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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Policy Implications on Learner Retention in Selected Rural Primary Schools in South Africa

This study explores the policy implications of grade retention among foundation phase learners in rural South African primary schools. It examines teacher perspectives on holding back struggling students and highlights the challenges of early grade academic performance.

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Creating Indoor Learning Areas to Implement the Early Childhood Care and Education Curriculum in South Africa

This study explores rural early childhood care and education (ECCE) teachers' experiences in designing indoor learning environments aligned with South Africa's National Curriculum Framework. It highlights collaborative teacher learning and challenges assumptions regarding rural educators' capacity to foster holistic child development.

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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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School Cluster System for Quality Education in Rural Namibian Schools

This study examines the challenges of implementing the School Cluster System in rural Namibian schools, focusing on resource sharing, decentralization, and policy frameworks to improve educational quality.