ECED-FLN Glossary

Browse and search key Early Childhood Education & Development and Foundational Learning terms, drawn from initiatives across Africa.

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Ubuntu Pedagogy

An African philosophical approach to teaching and learning rooted in interconnectedness, communal values, and mutual respect, which fosters inclusive, relational, and culturally responsive early learning environments.

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

An instructional framework that provides flexible approaches to curriculum design, offering diverse means of engagement, representation, and expression to meet the needs of all learners.

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Unstructured Play

Child-directed, open-ended play that lacks adult-imposed rules or prescribed outcomes, allowing young learners to freely explore their environment, exercise autonomy, and cultivate creativity and problem-solving skills.

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