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Teachers’ engagement with learners in inclusive foundation phase classrooms
Background: The research study responded to the need for a deeper understanding of the engagement of foundation phase teachers with …
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How language challenges affect the behaviour of immigrant learners in the Foundation Phase at three schools in Gauteng, South Africa
Background: The education of immigrant children is influenced by many factors that emanate from global socio-economic and political issues. In …
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Strengthening comprehensive sexuality education in the curriculum for the early grades
Background: The continuing high rate of child abuse and sexual violence has highlighted the need for a focused intervention in …
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Specialised education makes a difference in preschool teachers’ knowledge bases in the teaching of mathematics and science: A case of Botswana and Sweden
Background: Education in mathematics and science is important at all school levels and should ideally start in the preschool, which …
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Foundation Phase teachers’ understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at Johannesburg independent schools
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder is a common childhood neurodevelopmental disorder. The symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention often …
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Teachers’ experiences of supporting learners with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: Lessons for professional development of teachers
Background: Inclusion policies require that learners with ADHD be taught in mainstream schools. For inclusion to be effective, the school …
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Longitudinal effects of stunting and wasting on academic performance of primary school boys: The North-West Child-Health-Integrated-Learning and Development study
Background: A worldwide occurrence like stunting and wasting affects both children’s health and academic performance.Aim: The aim of the study …
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Early childhood development teachers’ perceptions on the use of technology in teaching young children
Background: Although technology plays a significant role in the development and learning of young children, early childhood development (ECD) practitioners …
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Counting the cost: COVID-19 school closures in South Africa and its impact on children
Background: When the new coronavirus rapidly spread across the globe, the impact of the virus on children was still unclear, …
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Young students’ understanding of mathematical equivalence across different schools in South Africa
Background: Mathematical equivalence is a critical element of arithmetic understanding and a key component of algebraic thinking which is necessary …
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Expanding vocabulary and sight word growth through guided play in a pre-primary classroom
Background: This article is based on a study that aimed at finding out how pre-primary teachers integrate directed play into …
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English as an additional language: Professional development needs of early childhood practitioners in historically disadvantaged contexts
Background: Early childhood development (ECD) practitioners face tremendous challenges in supporting learners’ development in English as an additional language (EAL). …
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Preservice teachers’ perception of longitudinal child development field coursework at a university-affiliated teaching school
Background: Most field coursework in teacher education (TE) programmes do not incorporate extended in situ interaction with individual children in …
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Physical education and health as a child’s right: Reflections on the Soweto Active Schools programme
Background: In view of global health concerns about high levels of inactivity and related disease patterns of citizens, Physical Education …
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Prevalence of possible developmental coordination disorder among Grade 1 learners in low socio-economic environments in Mangaung, South Africa
Background: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) affects motor skills and consequently has an impact on the performance in daily living activities …
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Student teachers’ views of their experiences in a Bachelor’s programme
Background: It is widely accepted that the quality of schools depends on the quality of teachers. Understanding what occurs while …
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Family literacy programmes in South Africa: Should we take note?
Background: South Africa has one of the lowest-performing education systems in the world. By the fourth grade, many learners are …
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Perspectives of teachers on causes of children’s maladaptive behaviour in the upper primary school level: A case of Hhohho Region, Eswatini
Background: The background which led to the researchers embarking in this research study was that they had noticed that teachers …
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Grade R teachers’ understanding of reflective practice
Background: Internationally and nationally, reflective practice is suggested as a tool to inform quality teaching and learning. In South Africa, …
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Relationship between academic achievement, visual-motor integration, gender and socio-economic status: North-West Child Health Integrated with Learning and Development study
Background: Inconsistencies are found regarding the relationship between academic achievement and visual-motor integration (VMI), gender and socio-economic status (SES). Aim: …