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Accessing Resources That Promote Quality Education for Young Children: Experience of Early Childhood Development Centres' Principals
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Aina, Adebunmi; Bipath, Keshni – Perspectives in Education, 2022
Research has indicated that educational resources used at early childhood development (ECD) centres advance and enrich the developmental domains, health and wellbeing of young children. However, most ECD centres in South Africa seem to lack many educational resources that enhance quality early childhood care and education (ECCE). This study aimed…
Descriptors: Principals, Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Teaching Experience
Professionalising ECCE in South Africa Is Not Child's Play! Determining Skills Gaps and Implications for Future Sector Development
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Lesley Wood; Marinda Neethling – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2024
In line with international trends in early childhood care and education (ECCE) recognising the importance of early learning, the Department of Basic Education in South Africa has pledged to professionalise the sector, increase access and improve quality. From a systemic point of view, professionalisation of the sector will require collaboration on…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Care Centers, Preschool Teachers, Professionalism
Reframing Listening for Belonging and Participation in Early Childhood Care and Education Settings: A Case in South Africa
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Shaik, Naseema; Martin, Colwyn Deborah; Moodley, Trevor – Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 2023
This study is part of larger South African project funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training and EU which focused on how practitioners listen to young children in early childhood care and education to encourage a sense of belonging and participation. The study was conducted at two early childhood care and education centres, one…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Child Care Centers
Early Childhood Care and Education Educators' Understanding of the Use of Music-Based Pedagogies to Teach Communication Skills
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Arasomwan, Deborah A.; Mashiy, Nontokozo J. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2021
Background: Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) learners have unique needs, and specific pedagogies, therefore, need to be employed to support the acquisition of their essential skills. A great deal of research has been conducted on the use of music-based pedagogies to teach mathematics, life skills, civics and literacy at various levels of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Education, Child Care, Young Children
The Experiences of Early Childhood Development Care Centre Staff in Providing Care and Learning Support in a Low Socioeconomic Community in South Africa
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Coetzee, Bronwynè; du Toit, Stefani; Crouse, Rhonda; Roos, Annerine – Early Child Development and Care, 2022
The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of early childhood development (ECD) centre staff in providing care and learning support to children living in a high-risk, low socioeconomic community. We interviewed 14 staff from an ECD centre. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. We derived four…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Child Care Centers