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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

Editorial - Special Collection: Advancing neurodiversity in education

 
The emergence of neurodiversity in education for neuroinclusion  
Maximus Sefotho
12 November 2025

Original Research

 
When fear silences teachers: Inaction on child sexual abuse and consequences for learners  
Laurate Gumbo, Nancy P.M. Mabaso
07 November 2025

Original Research

 
Challenges related to teaching critical thinking in the foundation phase  
Phindile M. Zondo, Salome Human-Vogel, Margaret F. Omidire
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Affordances for developing mathematical proficiency in fraction word problems in South African textbooks  
Duduzile Sibiya, Anthony A. Essien
17 October 2025

Original Research

 
Early childhood development renaissance: Parents’ visions and values in the post-pandemic era  
Greetings K. Chigonda, Nkidi C. Phatudi, Thembi A. Phala
14 October 2025

Original Research

 
An emotional intelligence intervention programme for primary school bullies: A South African case study  
Laurika Lubbe, René van Eeden, Petro van der Merwe
02 October 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Advancing neurodiversity in education

 
Teachers’ perceptions of literacy instruction for their learners with autism spectrum disorder  
Hannah J.W. Human, Marien A. Graham, Juan Bornman
05 September 2025

Original Research

 
Educational challenges of 6- to 7-year-old children in children’s homes: Ensuring the right to quality education  
Blessing T. Baloyi, Lucia Munongi
04 September 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Advancing neurodiversity in education

 
Supporting neurodiverse learners via cultural play and technology in early childhood mathematics  
Mmakgabo A. Selepe
25 August 2025

Original Research

 
Early childhood development challenges and the proposed Ten-Nodal Point Regulatory Compliance Framework  
Faith Nharara, Patricia Ndlovu
14 August 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing.  
Posted: 2025-11-07

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

Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

 
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

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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