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

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Mother tongue as a medium of instruction in the foundation phase: A comparison of classroom reality with the South African language-in-education policy  
Madoda Cekiso
06 March 2026

Original Research

 
Exploring classroom strategies for managing reading difficulties and teachers’ awareness of the role of the speech therapist in literacy management  
Kaydee Pillay, Nontokozo L. Mbatha
05 March 2026

Original Research

 
Exploring hybrid leadership’s influence on school-based support teams in no-fee primary schools  
Mmapeu M. Manyaka, Francis Simui
17 February 2026

Original Research

 
An integrated approach to isiXhosa literacy teaching and learning in the foundation phase: Current practices and prospects  
Thembisa Kosi, Vuyokazi Nomlomo
26 January 2026

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Dyscalculia and working memory deficits in Moroccan children  
Salahddine Zerouali, Hamid Kaddouri, Abdelouahed El-kamia, Smail Alaoui
22 January 2026

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More than a game: Exploring teachers’ views on the game of chess in rural South African schools  
Ntandokamenzi P. Dlamini
22 January 2026

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Maintaining fidelity in mixed reality simulation: Insights from simulation specialists at a South African university  
Pumzile Mello, Dean van der Merwe
21 January 2026

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

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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

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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
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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 April 2026. Read full call.

 
Posted: 2025-12-05

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...

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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

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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