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Vanessa Gibson; Elna van der Merwe; Brenda A. Coetzee – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2024
Background: Early childhood development (ECD) practitioners are essential in governing foundational aspects, such as gross motor development and participation in physical movement. Aim: This study aimed to determine ECD practitioners in Vanderbijlpark's awareness of gross motor milestone acquisition and movement guidelines for children birth to 4…
Descriptors: Young Children, Early Childhood Teachers, Motor Development, Psychomotor Skills
Clinton D. Swanepoel; Charl J. Roux – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2024
Background: The use of the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and delivery of Physical Education (PE) concerning time allocation, resources and number of learners per class is crucial for optimal delivery to the intermediate-phase (IP) learner. Aim: This study aimed to determine the gap between the understanding and the interpretation…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Intermediate Grades, Public Schools
Lerato B. Ndabezitha; Sarah Gravett – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2024
Background: Research has shown the benefits of play for children's learning and development. Play can also be harnessed for pursuing pre-determined learning goals related to school curricula through "guided" play. Aim: The research inquired into the implementation of a pre-service teacher education course on play as pedagogy to evaluate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Play, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education
Sunkiree Veerasamy – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2024
Background: Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage one's behaviour and reactions. It leads to stress management, reducing anxiety and well-being of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The most prominent clinical and phenotype characteristics of autism are associated with social and behavioural communication, language…
Descriptors: Self Management, Young Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Foreign Countries
Strauss, Annaly M.; Tolmen, Priscilla S.; Bipath, Keshni – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: Within the multilingual context of KwaZulu Natal (KZN), learners in Grades 1-3 are taught in their native language which is isiZulu. From Grade 4, English or Afrikaans becomes the medium of instruction. Yet, many parents prefer that their children be taught in English. It is the assumption that young learners' self-concept and identity…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Freehand Drawing, Self Concept, Literacy
Ramantsi, Boitumelo M. L.; Rasengane, Tuwani A.; Jita, Thuthukile – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: Vision disorders are a public health problem as they cause a delay in academic progress and affect learners' future career. Teachers spend most of the time with children at school and can help in the early identification and referral of children with visual problems. Aim: To evaluate the knowledge of Grade R to Grade 3 teachers on…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Knowledge Level, Visual Impairments, Identification
Ramollo, Jeanette K.; Kanjee, Anil – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: Formative assessment has been reported to improve learners' learning in affluent contexts. However, very few studies have reported the impact of formative assessment on teachers' knowledge and understanding in no-fee public schools located in a low socioeconomic context. Aim: This article investigates the impact of the Assessment for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Elementary School Teachers
Okechukwu, Franca O.; Mefoh, Philip C.; Nubia, Uju I.; Nwauzoije, Ezinne J.; Umennuihe, Chidiogo L.; Nwobi, Chibundo A.; Ogba, Kalu T.; Chukweze, Moses E.; Aliche, Joseph C.; Ogbonnaya, Ezeda K.; Okoli, Dorathy N.; Onyekachi, Clara C.; Abang, Stephen; Epistle, Esther; Nnorodi, Chioma; Obi, Chidera V. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects children of school-going age and exists in all cultures and backgrounds. Dyslexic children are deficient in phonological awareness, which makes the children to fail to attain the skills of reading, writing and spelling commensurate with their intellectual abilities. Inadequate knowledge…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Test Construction, Test Validity, Questionnaires
Altin, Annika; Geertsema, Salome; le Roux, Mia; Graham, Marien – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: Despite extensive research on the specific learning disorder (developmental dyslexia) -- SLD (DD), many fallacies still cause confusion amongst professionals worldwide. These myths involve the characteristics, diagnoses and treatment of SLD (DD) and should be eradicated. Aim: The authors aimed to determine the knowledge, needs and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Students with Disabilities, Dyslexia, Misconceptions
Sumbane, Gsakani O.; Mothiba, Tebogo M.; Modula, Mantji J.; Mutshatshi, Takalani E.; Manamela, Ledile E. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: The number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is rapidly increasing globally and requires a supportive educational system to meet the needs of these children. Aim: The study assessed challenges faced by teachers of children with ASD in the public special schools of the Limpopo province, South Africa. Setting: The study was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Needs, Students with Disabilities
Magangxa, Pretty N.; Geduld, Deidre C. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: Globally, teaching practice has been at the heart of teacher education programmes. For quality teaching and learning, literacy student teachers are expected to develop metacognitive attributes and critical thinking to integrate theory and practice. Because of the dominance of autonomous models in literacy teaching and learning…
Descriptors: African Languages, Grade 3, Elementary Education, Student Teachers
Pillar, Lebogang J.; Haricharan, Shanil J. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: The value of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is recognised as beneficial to the child and society. Research evidence on pre-primary ECCE access and quality in Sub-Saharan Africa is scarce. Aim: The aim of this article is to examine Botswana's pre-primary school programme in enhancing accessibility and quality of ECCE…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Access to Education
Bonafede, Carmen; van der Merwe, Elna – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: A well-developed proprioceptive system is essential for motor control, muscle tone and voluntary movements. Sound proprioceptive development of young children can positively influence their motor abilities, while adequate movement abilities consequently form a strong foundation for young children entering the formal school setting.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychomotor Skills, Performance Tests, Norms
da Silva Soares, Raimundo, Jr.; Barreto, Candida; Sato, João R. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: Many students struggle with mathematics difficulties, such as arithmetic problem-solving, intuitive geometry concepts and learning disabilities. Currently, there is an increasingly interesting in applying neuroscientific research paradigms to elucidate mathematical thinking and neural mechanisms that underlie academic achievement. On…
Descriptors: Eye Movements, Mathematics Education, Difficulty Level, Neurosciences
Mawila, Daphney; Munongi, Lucia; Mabaso, Nancy M. P. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2023
Background: The prevalence of bullying in South African schools is alarming, and it affects everyone, including children in early childhood development. Teachers have a critical role in raising awareness about bullying to minimise its effects. This implies that student teachers need to be prepared to raise awareness about bullying. Aim: This study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Bullying, Teacher Role, Preservice Teacher Education