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Knaap, Margriet. "Sustainability of early childhood development sites in selected rural areas." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/51927.

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Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2000.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is guided by the question: what is done to sustain early childhood development (ECD) in South Africa? The research is conducted in is selected rural areas in Namaqualand and the Karoo. A selection of ECD centres is taken as the study material. In depth interviews and workshops were conducted with various role-players connected to ECD to provide case material for analysis. Apart from the findings of this research the study concludes with a number of recommendations of how to address questions of sustainability

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Baker, Jessica. "Parent education programmes for early childhood development : reflections of practitioners." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/95853.

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Thesis (MSocialWork)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Parent education programmes have been identified as intervention strategies which address numerous social problems in South Africa. This study aimed to highlight the importance of empowering parents through knowledge and skill development in order to positively invest in the future generations of South Africa. Early childhood development is a field which has emerged on the agenda of the helping professions, such as social work, psychology and education. The development of parent education programmes is an example of adv

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Keir, Charlene (Ying-Ling). "Practices of early childhood development (ECD) practitioners for children from three to five years: a case of three early childhood development centres in the Buffalo City Municipality." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1016269.

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This study investigates practices of early childhood development (ECD) practitioners for children from three to five years in three ECD centres situated within the municipal boundaries of Buffalo City, East London. It does so by posing the following questions: What are the practices of ECD practitioners for children from three to five years in developing learners’ oral language and physical intelligence. This study, using a qualitative approach and Qualitative methods for data collection were used, that is semi-structured interviews and classroom observations. The findings reveal that for oral

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Clasquin-Johnson, Mary Gertrude. "Responses of early childhood teachers to curriculum change in South Africa." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24909.

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In 2001 White Paper 5 on Early Childhood Development announced that a year-long Reception Year (Grade R) programme would gradually be phased in at primary schools. In addition, the Report on the Nationwide Audit of ECD Provisioning noted that the overwhelming majority of ECE teachers are inadequately trained. Despite the teachers’ lack of capacity, the national Department of Education introduced the official curriculum, the National Curriculum Statement (NCS), into Grade R classes in 2004. Prior to 2004, there was no official curriculum for Grade R. Instead, teachers designed their own curricu

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McAuliffe, Sharon. "The development of preservice teachers’ content knowledge for teaching early algebra." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1975.

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A Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the degree Doctor of Education Faculty of Education and Social Sciences Mowbray Campus Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013<br>The purpose of this study was to understand the development of preservice teachers’ knowledge for teaching early algebra as a result of an early algebra course and teaching practicum. Preservice teachers enter teacher education with a diversity of school experiences of learning algebra which usually involves a high degree of procedural understanding. This study argues the importance of preservice teachers having the exp

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Van, Niekerk Lauren-Jayne. "The role of corporate social investment in supporting early childhood development in South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13948.

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This research study, The Role of Corporate Social Investment in Supporting Early Childhood Development in South Africa, explored the role of and the degree to which, corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives in South Africa support early childhood development (ECD). Trends of CSI expenditure in ECD over time were examined, as well as the motivations for investment in the ECD sector. A key intention of this study was to establish the benefits of corporate investment in the ECD sector, and to discover how the ECD sector can tap into more CSI funding in the future. This study adopted a quanti

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Philpott, Susan Carol. "Realising the right of children with disabilities to early childhood development in South Africa." Thesis, University of Western Cape, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3363.

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Doctor Legum - LLD<br>This study sets out to establish what is required of the South African government to comply with international human rights treaties and Constitutional obligations with respect to early childhood development (ECD) for children with disabilities. This requires clarification of the nature, scope and content of ECD and conceptual frameworks for child development and childhood disability are therefore presented. Early childhood is defined as the period from birth to four years of age. It is a period (by comparison to any other phase in the life course) of accelerated gr

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Van, der Westhuyzen Nicole Tamsin. "Childhood development and career development in eight year-old South African girls." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1012969.

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Although it is generally acknowledged that critical career-related concepts and attitudes are first formed in childhood, research has focused little attention on this developmental stage. Statements about children‘s career development as an integral dimension of human development date to the early 1950s, yet limited research has investigated this interrelationship. It is imperative to gain a greater understanding of childhood career development in order to better prepare children for their future. The overall purpose of this study is to explore the interrelationship of childhood development an

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Sharpley, Jennifer. "An investigation into the implementation of early childhood development policy in early childhood centres (A study of the Fisantekraal, northern district, Cape Town, South Africa)." University of the Western Cape, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4205.

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Masters in Public Administration - MPA<br>The White Paper on Education and training defines ECD as the process by which children 0 – 9 grow and thrive in all respects. The main focus of ECD’s is to ensure that children are thriving, by providing a solid foundation for physical, emotional, cognitive and overall healthy development of children (UNICEF, 2005). Therefore a critical factor for educational achievement is access to ECD. In redressing the exclusion of the past in ECD the equity enshrined in the white paper on Education and training (1995) and the Reconstruction and development program

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Sixhaso, Linda Patience. "Evaluating the progress towards the implementation of the National Development Plan with specific reference to early childhood development: The case of early childhood development centres in Site-B Khayelitsha 2012-2018." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6693.

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Masters in Public Administration - MPA<br>The historic social and economic inequalities had a negative impact on majority of young children in South Africa. This dates back to post-apartheid era where the development of young children. of some previously disadvantaged communities, has been weakened by inadequate access to health care, quality education, social service and quality nutrition. The present study evaluated the progress made on the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 using a case study of Early Childhood Development (ECO) centres in Site-B Township based

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Andrich, Christelle. "Grade R teachers’ subject knowledge of visual perceptual skills for early reading." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1873.

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Full thesis Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master in Education in the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences at the CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 2014<br>This study investigates the quality of Grade R teachers’ subject knowledge of Visual Perceptual Skills (VPS). This knowledge includes their competence in visual-training design, which they need in order to give their learners access to early reading. Literature reviewed covers areas pertaining to the knowledge specialization required by Grade R teachers in order to impart VPS to young learners

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Makombe, Chipo Belindah Theodorah. "Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing a Caregiver-Coaching Early ASD Intervention in South Africa." Master's thesis, Faculty of Humanities, 2019. https://hdl.handle.net/11427/31806.

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Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has a scarcity of research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and available early interventions, as most of what is known about the disorder is from highincome countries. Early detection and intervention methods were found to have positive effects on developmental delays and to alleviate symptom severity in children with ASD or at risk of it. There is a need for scalable interventions in low-resource settings, which are characterised by a lack of highly-trained specialists, infrastructure and funding. This study explored the barriers and facilitators to implementing and

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Hackmack, Karin Erna. "An investigation into understanding of academic literacies of students registered in Early Childhood Development courses." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013548.

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Purpose and research questions- This research was based on students enrolled on courses at Rhodes University's Centre for Social Development, an Institute delivering Early Childhood Development courses in the Grahamstown area. Having provided the students with access to a career path and its courses, it was imperative to assist the students to develop a standard of academic literacy comparable to that of in-service education students, in the Intermediate and Senior Phases. This study was influenced by Gee's (2004) definition of literacy as 'mastery over a discourse'. Gee (1990) termed discours

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Adams, Clyde Glenith Graham. "Fathers' involvement in the social development of children under six years: a social capital perspective and implications for early childhood development in the East London Education District." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/5116.

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The experiences of twenty fathers were explored to understand the involvement in the social development of children under six years. The main research question that guided the study was: what are fathers’ experiences with involvement in the social development of their children under the age of six years and what implications do these have for early childhood development? A social capital perspective was followed. The qualitative data was collected through the use of semi-structured interviews. The data was then analysed qualitatively. Results show that although most of the respondents could no

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Keenan, Emma. "Effective community development, with a particular focus on early childhood development : a South African case study." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3837.

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Aronstam, Shelley. "Parents’ roles and perceptions of early literacy development in well-resourced environments." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1945.

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A minor dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Masters in Education Department of Education Faculty of Humanities University of Cape Town, 2005<br>Literacy research in South Africa and other developing countries has for the most part focused on poorly resourced environments and literacy practices in lower socio-economic communities. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of parents in early literacy development in well-resourced homes in South Africa. The study was aimed at investigating parents’ roles and perceptions of early

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Vallabh, Priya. "How policy discourses and contextual realities influence environmental teaching and learning processes in early childhood development: a case study of the Raglan Road child care centre." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003441.

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This case study considers the relationship between context, school policy and environmental teaching and learning processes at a community-based early childhood development centre in South Africa. The study recognises that educational practices in the early childhood development field are shaped by historical, cultural, economic and political realities at both local and national levels. It is from the understanding that each school is a unique composition of these shaping factors that the research was designed to consider the community-based school participating in this study. By compiling a c

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Hlam, Thandiwe Lillian. "A teacher collective as a professional development approach to promote foundation phase mathematics teaching." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/15071.

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This qualitative study is a response to a request for help from a group of Grade 3 (year 3) teachers who were disheartened with the poor performance of their learners in Mathematics. In an attempt to address their challenge, they resolved to form a Teacher Collective (TC) amongst themselves. Their main objective was to support each other in their development of Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT). The participants, being frustrated by what they perceived as an inefficient and unhelpful cluster approach to professional development used by the Department of Basic Education initiated their

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Meyburgh, Celeste. "An exploratory investigation into fathers' perspectives of school readiness." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6419.

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Magister Artium - MA (Psychology)<br>In recent years, the global focus on Early Child Development (ECD) has delivered mounting evidence of it being one of the most rewarding areas of investment a country can make. A central outcome of quality ECD is to provide sufficient support to enable a child to arrive at Grade 1 ready to learn. Environmental factors impacting on child development and school readiness have thus been under increasing scrutiny. Although studies have delivered evidence of fathers' unique contribution to ECD, fathers' impact on a child's school readiness is often overlook

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Evans, Derrick Reginald. "Evaluating the need for first aid and basic life support training among early childhood development practitioners in Cape Town, South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/19884.

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Background: Unintentional injury remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. The aim of this study will be to ascertain if teachers and teacher's assistants in early childhood development facilities have training in first aid or emergency care, what their attitudes towards first aid are and how competent they feel to manage emergencies. Methods: A cross-sectional survey will be carried out among early childhood development (ECD) practitioners who are studying at the Goodwood campus of Northlink College in the Western Cape. The survey will be optional

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Goldschmidt, Tessa Jane. "The exploration of preschool teachers' understanding and classroom experience of socio-emotional development in early childhood and the role it plays in school readiness." University of the Western Cape, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6834.

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Magister Psychologiae - MPsych<br>The socio-emotional development of children has an extremely important impact on the overall development of children. Globally, extensive research has been dedicated to the socio-emotional development of children with regard to play, socio-emotional programmes, school readiness and school success. However, there is limited current research within the South African context relating to socio-emotional development in early childhood and its importance for school readiness, specifically from the views of educators. This study explored preschool teachers’ understan

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Fako, Sipho. "An examination of the role of the Public Library in Cape Town, in support of Early Childhood Development, with special reference to Harare Public Library, Khayelitsha." Thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29978.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the Harare Public Library, Khayelitsha, in empowering Early Childhood Development Centres (crèches and nursery schools) in its community. The researcher focused on the relationships the library has with Early Childhood Development Centres in its community, and the non-profit organisation (NPO) providing educational services. It is argued that the provision of ECD will help reduce the cycle of poverty by strengthening the educational foundation of South Africa’s children. The main finding of the study is that strong relationships between

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Mitchell, Miriam F. "Parental perceptions of health and child health needs in Early Childhood Care & Development Centres in Amatole District, Eastern Cape, South Africa." University of the Western Cape, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5374.

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Master of Public Health - MPH<br>Background: Parental perceptions of health and child health needs have not been explored within Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centres in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Although the relationship between social, economic and environmental conditions and health status has been well documented in the literature, it is unknown whether parents of children attending rural ECCD centres, share this understanding. Children have the right to a healthy environment. Many children in rural Eastern Cape live in environments that present challenges in regards

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Phatudi, Nkidi Caroline. "Assessing learner needs for student academic support and development in the Early Childhood Education Department of the South African College for Teacher Education (SACTE)." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52138.

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Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: SACTE is a distance education provider for practising educators in the Republic of South Africa. As a distance education provider, SACTE has to rely on teaching and learning media other than the tutor for providing service to its students. Study manuals are the main means of subject delivery the college employs. The college, however, cannot always reach its students through the media used, which in this instance is the study manual. This conclusion was reached after numerous telephone calls and letters from students

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Joubert, George Frederick. "The influences of a gross motor development programme on the lives of rural marginalised multi-grade primary school learners." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2683.

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Thesis (DEd (Education))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017.<br>This study investigates the impact of a Gross Motor Development (GMD) programme on the lives of learners in marginalized multi-grade environments in rural areas of the Western Cape. Numerous studies globally suggest that gross motor development programmes bring stability, positive motivational changes and structure in learners’ lives constrained by challenging socio-economic environments (Portela, 2007, & Lopes et al., 2013). A transformative research paradigm was employed in order to address the research questi

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Hornby, Diana Scot. "Learning organisations: an exploration of the extent to which early childhood development non-government organisations (NGOS) in the Eastern Cape Province are learning organisations." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/242.

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The first decade of democracy marks a massive transition in the life of South African children. The South African Constitution is perhaps the most assertive affirmation of the rights of children any where in the world. The new Government has highlighted the plight of young children by publishing the first white paper for children under the age of 6 years: Education White Paper (5) on Early Childhood Development (RSA, 2001) as well as other policies to guide an integrated developmental approach to early childhood services. Despite progress, according to Porteus (in Chisholm 2004), the gains hav

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Murray, Jaclyn. "Troubling ‘race’ and power in preschool: an ethnographic Study of ‘race’ and identity discourses circulating in a Culturally diverse primary school in south africa." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/123361.

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El present estudi etnogràfic explora les complexitats de com els nens d’edats compreses entre cinc/sis anys construeixen i exploren les seves identitats racials durant la seva etapa educativa infantil en la Sudàfrica post-apartheid. Aquest estudi està emmarcat en un marc de transformació i integració del sistema educatiu, en el qual els discursos oficials, formals i informals de diversitat, diferència i identitat són examinats per tal d’entendre com el marc discursiu i ideològic dominant serveix per estructurar categories social i proporcionar poder. Gràcies a un intens involucrament amb les p

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Cloete, Erna Petronella. "Assisting in-service grade R teachers to nurture the holistic development of the five to seven year old child through music : a participatory approach." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021177.

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Music’s significant contribution to the holistic development of the young learner is uncontested and confirmed by views of seminal scholars, such as Nzewi 2003, Reimer 2003, Nussbaum 2001, Elliot 1994 and Merriam 1964, amongst others. As such, music education supports basic values of self-growth, self-knowledge and enjoyment. This study argues for the vital importance of music education in Grade R in the South African schooling system where teachers can successfully implement the curriculum. In post-apartheid multicultural and multi-musical South Africa music education in Grade R is the sole r

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Mseme, Laura. "Super sizing service delivery with a side order of innovation building a social franchising governance model to accelerate local government service delivery for ECD provisioning in partnerships beyond PPP's." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/80326.

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Thesis (MPA)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is a rising groundswell of citizens globally questioning the equity, integrity and sustainability of the philosophies, values and institutions inherited from the 20th century. The continuum of civil disobedience has increased over time; sit ins, community unrest, uprisings and finally revolutions have marked this first decade of this new age. People are voicing their disillusionment with increased frequently, impatience and violence globally calling for the creation of a world which, in Freire’s words, is “menos feio, meno

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Bust, Ella. "Community health worker's perspective of mother–infant bonding within the the first 1000 days of life in Khayelitsha, South Africa." University of the Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7541.

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Magister Artium (Psychology) - MA(Psych)<br>While community health workers possess valuable insight into health care delivery in South Africa, their voices and experiences are seldom sought in the acquisition of knowledge surrounding relevant social concerns. This research aimed to explore community health workers’ perspectives of mother–infant bonding within the first 1000 days of life. The first 1000 days of a child’s life are a delicate yet highly consequential period affecting future physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional growth. The bond between mother and infant within the first 1000 d

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Stofile, Sindiswa Yvonne. "Factors affecting the implementation of inclusive education policy: A case study in one province in South Africa." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2008. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_1850_1269472547.

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<p>The main aim of this study was to understand the factors that facilitate or constrain the implementation of inclusive education in the South African context. These factors were explored through a qualitative case study. A documentary analysis, as well as unstructured and semi-structured interviews was used to collect the data within die context of the research aims, questions, and a framework of categories, drawn from relevant literature, was used to analyse the data. The first major finding of this study was that the implementation of inclusive education policy in South Africa has been fac

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Orgill, Marsha Sarah. "Challenges facing the implementation of community and home-based early childhood development programmes for vulnerable children aged 0-4 years in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3709.

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This thesis examined the challenges facing the public sector implementation of community and home based early childhood development (ECD) programmes for vulnerable children aged 0-4 years in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. A qualitative case-study approach was used. The unit of analysis was the Department of Social Development (DoSD) as they are the public sector funders of non-profit organizations (NPOs) who deliver these services. The thesis included a literature review, a policy document review, and the collection and analysis of six interviews with officials involved in im

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Snow, Janet P. "Information and communication technology driven teaching and learning opportunities in support of environmental education processes : a case of the eno-environment online programme at Treverton Preparatory School, South Africa /." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2008. http://eprints.ru.ac.za/1623/.

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Korevaar, Kim. "A psychosocial description of young orphans living in child-headed homes." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27812.

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By 2010, it is projected that there will be 25 million orphans worldwide. It is anticipated that 2.3 million children will be orphaned due to AIDS in South Africa by 2020. Traditionally, the extended family has absorbed most people affected by the disease but there is a growing concern that families are finding it increasingly difficult to cope, perhaps reaching saturation point. In the absence of alternatives, some children end up living alone in child-headed households (CHHs), the numbers of which are rising at an alarming rate. Despite the increase in this living arrangement research is sca

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Jacobs, Theodore Konrad. "The prevalence of early childhood caries in the Southern Cape Karoo region." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2006. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_5670_1189599008.

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<p>Dental caries is a huge problem among the previously disadvantaged population. Early childhood caries is a problem with infants. This thesis contained information concerning the parents knowledge about their children's oral health and their own personal details. These children were all in the age group 2-5 years. The study findings suggest that parent and parents-to-be, need to be informed on oral health issues concerning their children. This should not solely be the task of dentists but other health care workers as well.</p>

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Nyarambi, Arnold, and Z. Nkabinde. "Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education in Zimbabwe and South Africa: Implications to Special Education." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2020. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/8229.

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Nyarambi, Arnold, and V. Adade-Yaboah. "Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education in West Africa, Ghana and Southern Africa: Zimbabwe and South Africa: Implications to Special Education." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2020. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/8257.

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Jamodien, Mastura. "Investigating the relevance of the diploma in educare with regard to meeting the needs of the workplace." Thesis, Peninsula Technikon, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1901.

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Thesis (MTech (Education))--Peninsula Technikon, Cape Town, 2002<br>Within the broad theoretical context provided by debates on the importance of focussing on programme teaching towards workplace-orientated goals and greater cooperation between the world ofwork and the higher education sector in order to develop work integrated curricula, this study attempted to investigate the relevance of the diploma in educare with regard to meeting the needs ofeducare centres. The study as a whole is set against the general literature on the development of the transdisciplinary curriculum that integr

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Ali, Mustafa. "Early Childhood Caries in children 12-24 months old in Mitchell's Plain, South Africa." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2008. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_9114_1259923299.

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<p>The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2005/06) defines Early Childhood Caries (ECC) as the presence of 1 or more decayed (noncavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a child 71 months of age or younger. ECC can cause significant problems in preschool children and is a source of considerable societal costs. The South African national oral health survey conducted between the year 1999 and 2002 reported on the caries prevalence in young children. The caries prevalence was 50% in 4-5 year old children with a mean dmft of 2

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Koch-Locner, Aletta Maria. "Music for early childhood : guidelines for parents in the Western Cape." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/19635.

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Thesis (M.Mus.)--University of Stellenbosch, 2007.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research for this thesis is presented in the form of a practical guideline for parents and educators in the Western Cape area. The important role of music in early childhood is emphasised throughout. Research, guidance and practical activities for the music education and development of the toddler and preschooler, are presented. The author answers and discusses the questions frequently asked by parents concerning musical education for their children, namely why, when and how, in the five chapters of the thesis. Th

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Mfolo, Tshepiso. "Knowledge Attitude and Perception of Pregnant Women about Early Childhood caries in Tshwane District Gauteng South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76716.

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Introduction: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a serious public health concern globally especially in developing countries like South Africa. The main source from which infants acquire the causative bacteria - Mutans Streptococci (MS) is their mothers. The mothers with high levels of MS have a greater chance of transmitting the bacteria, particularly if they are involved in practices such as tasting the infant’s food and/or sharing eating utensils. Current research indicates that dental public health programmes fail to prevent ECC because of late intervention. Objective: This study sought to de

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Rump, Samantha. "Reflective accounts of childhood inter-species experiences in a Southern-African context: a phenomenological-hermeneutic exploration." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002554.

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The aims of this research were to describe in rich phenomenological detail the recollected childhood experiences described by three South African adults of growing up with animals in the context of a traditionally African cultural perspective in South Africa; as well as to document the emotional, physical and social effects of inter-species relationships as described by these participants, in order to explore and situate these experiences in relation to broad international perspectives on the contribution of animals to human development. The question of how these described experiences correlat

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Mothapo, Mpho Rosemary. "Attachment and identity development amongst early and middle adolescents." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/655.

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Thesis (M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) --University of Limpopo, 2010<br>There is a considerable literature linking aspects of personality, attachment,and identity development. Five hundred and thirty one boarding school learners participated in a study of the relationship between identity, assessed with the Ochse’ Erikson scale (Ochse, 1983; Ochse & Plug, 1986), EPIES (Rosenthal et al., 1981), PIES (Markstrom et al., 1997), and Tan’s Eriksonian Ego Identity (Tan et al., 1977); domicile (rural or urban), and attachment assessed with The Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment Revised (IPPA-R; Gu

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Sampson, Coleen Anthea. "Reading practices in two urban multi-grade foundation phase classes." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1948.

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A full dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Education Presented to the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences 2015<br>In Africa, throughout the history of schooling, many teachers have been confronted by the demanding situation of teaching two or more year groups in the same classroom although data on this multi-grade phenomenon is scarce. Although reading is a fundamental competency and the core of our curriculum, a gap exists in practice. In multi-grade classes the gap is wider as a result of the different grades and varying abilities with

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Vazi, Thulani. "The quality of life of adolescents living with early childhood HIV-Infection on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Port Elizabeth." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021043.

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This study aimed to explore and describe the quality of life of adolescents living with early childhood HIV infection on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in Port Elizabeth. The advent of HAART has resulted in HIV being managed as a chronic illness, instead of the fatal disease that it once was. Children born with HIV can now live longer lives, progressing to adolescence and beyond. Chronic illness is known to impact one’s quality of life, so does adolescent development. A convenient sample of 31 adolescents was used in this study, with an exploratorydescriptive research design. The

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Viljoen, Jacoba Martjie Maria. "Die invloed van 'n motoriekprogram op die leespeil van graad 2-leerders." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1918.

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Thesis (MTech(Education))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009<br>The importance of phonological awareness in the reading process is acknowledged, but that it is inadequate stems from a number of learners who still have reading problems in schools. Therefore, the influence of a motoric programme as an intervention method to improve the reading level of ten grade 2 learners by means of action research. The research group consisting of five boys and five girls with differing ages between 7 and 8 years receives mother t~unge: education in a primary school in the northern suburbs o

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Barnard, Elna. "An investigation into Grade R teachers' experiences of implementing numeracy in Grade R." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004529.

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This research study investigates how selected Grade R teachers implement numeracy in their classrooms, based on their experiences, personal beliefs and perceptions. This study adopts the view that a teacher's practice is not only informed on what she believes about her learners, but also on how she organises her classroom environment and her own teaching practice. However, the teacher cannot be divorced from the political and historical background of Early Childhood Development (ECD), as these factors have an impact on her numeracy implementation. Integrated in this research study is thus not

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Plaatjies, Randall. "Lessons learnt from teachers during the first two years of the implemetation of a new foundation phase science curriculum." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/3052.

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Foundation Phase (FP) teachers’ reluctance to teach science might stem from their weak science backgrounds that has resulted in their limited science content knowledge and their congruent science misconceptions and low self-efficacy with respect to science (Boyer, 2010; Luera, Moyer, & Everett, 2005). This study was guided by the following research question: What lessons, if any, can be learnt from a representative sample of FP teachers from six rural schools in the Libode Mega District with respect to the implementation of the Natural Sciences aspect of a new curriculum? The sample comprised

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Baxter, Christine Ann. ""Making connections" early childhood teachers re-creating meaning contextualizing Reggio Emilian pedagogy /." Electronic version, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/659.

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Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of Philosophy Macquarie University, Australian Centre for Educational Studies, Institute of Early Childhood. 2007.<br>Thesis (MPhil)--Macquarie University (Australian Centre for Educational Studies, Institute of Early Childhood), 2007.<br>Bibliography: p. 199-227.<br>Introduction -- The context of the study -- Literature review -- Methodology -- Teachers' interpretations: the impact of Reggio Emilian pedagogy -- Themes of influence: Reggio Emilian pedagogy and teachers' philosophies and practice -- Relevance to the local cont

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Bridgemohan, Radhika Rani. "An analysis of early childhood development programmes in South Africa." Diss., 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/15935.

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This study constitutes an attempt to describe and analyse the quality of selected early childhood development programmes in South Africa, and provide criteria by which the quality of programmes could be assessed. The need for, and importance of, providing quality early childhood development programmes is highlighted. The influence of educational pf:lilosophies on programmes is recognised, hence the total development of the child and educational philosophies related thereto are discussed. Factors and components within programmes that contribute to high quality are explored. Moreover, cr

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