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ERIC Number: EJ1201740
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
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Inclusion of Children Experiencing Parental Separation and Divorce in Mainstream Early Childhood Development in Zimbabwe
Majoko, Tawanda
Early Child Development and Care, v189 n2 p301-317 2019
This study examined teachers' strategies for inclusion of children experiencing parental separation and divorce in mainstream early childhood development (ECD) in Zimbabwe. Entrenched in international research findings on best practices in inclusion and support for children experiencing parental separation and divorce in mainstream education, this descriptive study drew on a purposive sample of 23 mainstream ECD teachers. Thematic data analysis, which involved identification of themes founded on commonalities and patterns evident in document analysis, observational field notes and interview data, was utilized. Despite participants' inadequate preparation to manage children with behavioural challenges and motivate active participation and involvement of all children in mainstream pedagogy, they held positive dispositions towards inclusion. Participants institutionalized collaborative structures and cultures, structured child-centred activities, support systems, emotional support, educational support and behavioural support to include children experiencing parental separation and divorce in mainstream classrooms. This study is a springboard for future studies on the subject.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Zimbabwe
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