Vol 10, No 1 (2020)

Browse Archives

Includes special collections:
• Supporting Excellence in Early Childhood Mathematics Education, sub-edited by Nicky Roberts (University of Johannesburg, South Africa), Catherine Paolucci (Worcester Polytechnic Institute, United States of America) and Erna Lampen (University of Stellenbosch, South Africa)
• Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice, sub-edited by Andy Carolin (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

Table of Contents
Table of Contents Vol 10, No 1 (2019)	\| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a970 \| 23 December 2020

Editorial
Editorial Elizabeth Henning, Sonja Brink, Andy Carolin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a964 \| 18 December 2020

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An analysis of the results of literacy assessments conducted in South African primary schools Radhamoney Govender, Anna J. Hugo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a745 \| 22 July 2020

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Family literacy programmes in South Africa: Should we take note? Sarlina G. le Roux	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a819 \| 18 August 2020

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A snapshot of early childhood care and education in South Africa: Institutional offerings, challenges and recommendations Giulietta D. Harrison	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a797 \| 24 August 2020

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Long-term effects of childhood speech and language disorders: A scoping review Danette Langbecker, Centaine L. Snoswell, Anthony C. Smith, Jedidja Verboom, Liam J. Caffery	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a801 \| 25 September 2020

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Expanding vocabulary and sight word growth through guided play in a pre-primary classroom Annaly M. Strauss, Keshni Bipath	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a738 \| 20 October 2020

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Pre-service teachers’ perception of values education in the South African physical education curriculum Charl J. Roux, Nazreen Dasoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a717 \| 11 February 2020

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Constructivism-led assistive technology: An experiment at a Namibian special primary school Loide K.S. Abiatal, Grant R. Howard	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a794 \| 20 July 2020

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Noise, screaming and shouting: Classroom acoustics and teachers’ perceptions of their voice in a developing country Dhanashree Pillay, Bianca L. Vieira	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a681 \| 12 February 2020

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Investigating the comprehension iceberg: Developing empirical benchmarks for early-grade reading in agglutinating African languages Nicholas Spaull, Elizabeth Pretorius, Nompumelelo Mohohlwane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a773 \| 18 February 2020

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Questioning techniques used by Foundation Phase Education students teaching mathematical problem-solving Gina Steyn, Stanley A. Adendorff	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a564 \| 27 February 2020

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Using a phone-based learning tool as an instructional resource for initial literacy learning in rural African families Jacob C. Nshimbi, Robert Serpell, Jari Westerholm	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a620 \| 27 February 2020

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A mathematics teacher’s response to a dilemma: ‘I’m supposed to teach them in English but they don’t understand’ Sally-Ann Robertson, Mellony Graven	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a800 \| 28 April 2020

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Overcrowded classrooms – The Achilles heel of South African education? Joyce West, Corinne Meier	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a617 \| 30 April 2020

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Proposing and modifying guided play on shapes in mathematics teaching and learning for Zambian preschool children Nagisa Nakawa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a802 \| 04 June 2020

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Exploring primary school teachers’ use of formative assessment across fee and no-fee schools Anil Kanjee	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a824 \| 23 June 2020

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Preschool cognitive control and family adversity predict the evolution of classroom engagement in elementary school Caroline Fitzpatrick, Isabelle Archambault, Tracie Barnett, Linda Pagani	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a803 \| 14 July 2020

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The triple cocktail programme to improve the teaching of reading: Types of engagement Geeta B. Motilal, Brahm Fleisch	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a709 \| 23 July 2020

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An exploration of in-service teachers’ understanding of teaching mathematics in Grade R classrooms: A case study of Grade R in Lesotho University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mamasiphole Setoromo, Blanche Hadebe-Ndlovu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a487 \| 23 July 2020

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Parental involvement and learners’ performance in rural basic schools of Zambia Never H. Simweleba, Robert Serpell	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a608 \| 03 August 2020

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The delivery of primary school physical education in South African public schools: The perceptions of educators Kobus C.J. Roux	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a813 \| 11 August 2020

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Student teachers’ views of their experiences in a Bachelor’s programme Sene van Heerden, Yusuf Sayed, Zahraa McDonald	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a749 \| 12 August 2020

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Grade R teachers’ understanding of reflective practice Ailsa S. Connelly, Naseema Shaik, Cina Mosito	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a842 \| 19 August 2020

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Perspectives of teachers on causes of children’s maladaptive behaviour in the upper primary school level: A case of Hhohho Region, Eswatini Racheal Mafumbate, Nompendulo Mkhatjwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a713 \| 19 August 2020

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Relationship between academic achievement, visual-motor integration, gender and socio-economic status: North-West Child Health Integrated with Learning and Development study Dané Coetzee, Anita E. Pienaar, Yolanda van Wyk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a646 \| 26 August 2020

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Prevalence of possible developmental coordination disorder among Grade 1 learners in low socio-economic environments in Mangaung, South Africa Alretha Margaretha du Plessis, Monique de Milander, Frederick Francois Coetzee, Mariette Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a836 \| 07 September 2020

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Physical education and health as a child’s right: Reflections on the Soweto Active Schools programme Cora Burnett-Louw	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a776 \| 08 September 2020

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An alternative term to make comprehensive sexuality education more acceptable in childhood Raisa Cacciatore, Susanne Ingman-Friberg, Dan Apter, Nina Sajaniemi, Riittakerttu Kaltiala	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a857 \| 09 September 2020

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Preservice teachers’ perception of longitudinal child development field coursework at a university-affiliated teaching school Larra Ragpot	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a699 \| 14 September 2020

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A study of pedagogical leadership plans in early childhood education settings in Finland. Johanna E. Heikka, Sanni K. Kahila, Katja K. Suhonen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a837 \| 28 September 2020

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English as an additional language: Professional development needs of early childhood practitioners in historically disadvantaged contexts Carmen Milton, Sandra du Plessis, Hendry van der Heever	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a804 \| 14 October 2020

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Counting the cost: COVID-19 school closures in South Africa and its impact on children Nic Spaull, Servaas van der Berg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a924 \| 07 December 2020

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Specialised education makes a difference in preschool teachers’ knowledge bases in the teaching of mathematics and science: A case of Botswana and Sweden Kabita Bose, Kerstin Bäckman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a815 \| 08 December 2020

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Foundation Phase teachers’ understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at Johannesburg independent schools Tamara H. Jaye, Cecil Levy, Jacob Majakwara, Sheri Hanson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a825 \| 08 December 2020

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Teachers’ experiences of supporting learners with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: Lessons for professional development of teachers Veronica Dwarika, Simone Braude	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a843 \| 09 December 2020

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Weak central coherence is a syndrome of autism spectrum disorder during teacher–learner task instructions Petronella S. de Jager, Janet Condy	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a785 \| 14 December 2020

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The interface between early numeracy, language and learning environments: Pedagogical implications Hanrie S. Bezuidenhout	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a923 \| 14 December 2020

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Longitudinal effects of stunting and wasting on academic performance of primary school boys: The North-West Child-Health-Integrated-Learning and Development study Dané Coetzee, Wilmarié du Plessis, Deidré van Staden	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a863 \| 15 December 2020

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Early childhood development teachers’ perceptions on the use of technology in teaching young children Ayodele A. Ogegbo, Adebunmi Aina	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a880 \| 15 December 2020

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Conceptual and representational confusion: An analysis of three foundation phase teachers’ descriptions of how they teach division Valerie Ramsingh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a796 \| 17 December 2020

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Strengthening comprehensive sexuality education in the curriculum for the early grades Thungavel Venketsamy, Jenny Kinear	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a820 \| 17 December 2020

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How language challenges affect the behaviour of immigrant learners in the Foundation Phase at three schools in Gauteng, South Africa Vusiwana C. Babane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a868 \| 17 December 2020

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Teachers’ engagement with learners in inclusive foundation phase classrooms Vera A. Skae, Bruce J.L. Brown, Pamela D. Wilmot	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a873 \| 17 December 2020

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Recognising developmental coordination disorder in Foundation Phase classrooms Nicola L. Winson, Jean V. Fourie	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a838 \| 21 December 2020

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Teachers’ understanding and use of visual tools in their numeracy classrooms: A case study of two primary schools in Gauteng Corle Smith, Madoda Cekiso	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a887 \| 21 December 2020

Original Research - Special Collection: Supporting Excellence in Early Childhood Mathematics Education
Young students’ understanding of mathematical equivalence across different schools in South Africa Sharon McAuliffe, Cosmas Tambara, Emine Simsek	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a807 \| 26 November 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 10, No 1 \| a963 \| 22 December 2020

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