ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The  South African Journal of Childhood Education (SAJCE) is a peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the dissemination of research in childhood learning and development and the care and education of children from birth to 12 years. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Uncovering cultural regularities underpinning the pedagogy of learners with disabilities  
David K. Kumador, Azwihangwisi E. Muthivhi
13 January 2026

Original Research

 
Language of assessment matters: Early learning outcomes when preschool children are tested in isiXhosa mother tongue vs in English: The language of learning and teaching  
Andrew Dawes, Linda Biersteker, Colin Tredoux
09 January 2026

Original Research

 
School-based support teams’ views about their roles in supporting learners experiencing barriers to learning in mainstream classrooms  
Discent Moyo, Nilford Hove
20 December 2025

Original Research

 
Early intervention and transition outcomes for children with Down syndrome: Lived experiences of parents, teachers and school stakeholders in South Africa  
Mohamed Mosala, Maximus M. Sefotho
18 December 2025

Editorial

 
Inclusive pathways in childhood education  
Sarita Ramsaroop
28 November 2025

Original Research

 
Implementation fidelity and its impact on the success of intervention programmes: The case of two mental starters projects  
Anthony A. Essien, Sameera Hansa, Kate Sehowa, Shemunyenge T. Hamukwaya
28 November 2025

Original Research

 
Inclusivity in early childhood education in Southern Africa: A Montessorian critique  
Ben de Souza
25 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
21 November 2025

Original Research

 
Gross motor development, physical activity and anthropometry of Grade 1’s in a South African school  
Monique de Milander, Elna van der Merwe, Bianca Barnard, Robynne Verster
21 November 2025

Original Research

 
Determinants of non-profit registration in early childhood development centres in South Africa  
Matshidiso V. Sello
14 November 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call for Papers: 2026 Special Collection. Early Childhood Education within the rural context.

 

Submit your manuscript to the 2026 special collection titled ‘Early Childhood Education within the rural context’. Online submissions for full manuscripts will open on 15 January 2026 and close on 17 March 2026. Read full call.

 
Posted: 2025-12-05

Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 15 of the South African Journal of Childhood Education

 
We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 15 of the South African Journal of Childhood Education. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-11-22 More...

Notification: Concluding Article of Special Collection Published!

 
The final article in our special collection, ‘Advancing neurodiversity in education’, is now available! Dive into ‘The emergence of neurodiversity in education for neuroinclusion’ by Maximus Sefotho. Explore it here: Advancing neurodiversity in education. We appreciate your interest in the series. If you’d like to launch a new special collection, please reach out to special-issues@aosis.co.za.  
Posted: 2025-11-13 More...

Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access

 

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Posted: 2025-11-26

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05
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