Vol 12, No 1 (2022)

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Includes the topical collection on Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice, sub-edited by Andy Carolin (University of Johannesburg, South Africa).

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South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1306 \| 31 December 2022

Editorial
A year of varied research in Childhood Education Elizabeth Henning	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1278 \| 15 December 2022

Review Article
Priorities for access to early childhood development services for children with disabilities in South Africa Amani Karisa, Chantal Samuels, Brian Watermeyer, Judith McKenzie, Richard Vergunst	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1119 \| 10 March 2022

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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy as a tool to assess brain activity in educational settings: An introduction for educational researchers Candida Barreto, Mojtaba Soltanlou	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1138 \| 31 March 2022

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Teaching English home language to foundation phase learners from diverse backgrounds Zanele Mtshali, Nontokozo Mashiya	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1027 \| 27 October 2022

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Cultural adaptation and Northern Sotho translation of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Carlien Vorster, Alta Kritzinger, Matemane Lekganyane, Elsabe Taljard, Jeannie van der Linde	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a968 \| 13 January 2022

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The inclusiveness of mixed ability grouping in Johannesburg primary schools Nilford Hove	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1047 \| 27 January 2022

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Effectiveness of reception class teachers’ pedagogical approaches in delivering pre-primary curriculum – Evidence from practice Michael Gaotlhobogwe, Shikha Trivedi, Joseph Kasozi, Tiroyaone Kebalepile	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a967 \| 28 January 2022

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The construction of knowledge through visual perceptual training in visual arts Willem A. Mostert	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a988 \| 31 January 2022

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Effect of the concept education programme on 48–60-month-old children’s visual-spatial perception mechanisms Miray Ö. Danacı, Zeynep Çetin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a942 \| 31 January 2022

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Do student teachers see what learners see? – Avoiding instructional dissonance when designing worksheets Rinelle Evans, Ailie Cleghorn	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1015 \| 18 February 2022

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Learning at home for Grade 1 learners in disadvantaged communities: Insights from the Sandbox@Home COVID-19-response intervention Cathryn Moodley, Thato Seerane, Sarah Gravett	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1046 \| 21 February 2022

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Pretend play in pre-schoolers: Need for structured and free play in pre-schools Megha Mohan, Reenu Celshiya, Sudhin Karuppali, Jayashree S. Bhat, Malavika A. Anil	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1092 \| 25 March 2022

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Finding myself by involving children in self-study research methodology: A gentle reminder to live freely Ntokozo S. Mkhize-Mthembu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1043 \| 29 March 2022

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Classroom factors that contribute to emotional intelligence in the case of primary school learners Sasha Erasmus, René van Eeden, Ilse Ferns	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1072 \| 31 March 2022

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Community’s knowledge, attitude and practices towards inclusive home based early childhood education in Uganda: Lessons for scaling deep Godfrey Ejuu, Victor Locoro, Miria Nandera, Martin Omoding, Lenard W. Mafabi, George W. Kutosi, Irene Kharono	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1117 \| 21 April 2022

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Quality assurance processes of language assessment artefacts and the development of language teachers’ assessment competence Matthews M. Makgamatha	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1151 \| 26 April 2022

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Preparing pre-service teachers to guide and support learning in South African schools Dean van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1163 \| 17 May 2022

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Education and training experiences of early childhood care and education practitioners in rural and urban settings of Durban, South Africa Pam P. Zulu, Adebunmi Y. Aina, Keshni Bipath	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1167 \| 25 May 2022

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The home environment and parental involvement of preschoolers in Philippi, a low-income area: Do they hinder or support early learning? Amiena Bayat, Siphe Madyibi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1055 \| 20 June 2022

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Teachers’ perceptions about collaboration as a strategy to address key concepts in mathematics Simon A. Tachie	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a952 \| 21 July 2022

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Teachers’ experiences of using the screening, identification, assessment and support strategy to support learners who present with characteristics of dyslexia Faith Karimupfumbi, Veronica M. Dwarika	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1107 \| 22 July 2022

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Children’s development of an understanding of number: A model for Grade R teachers Lerato B. Ndabezitha	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1195 \| 28 July 2022

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Contextual variations and pedagogy in the teaching of first additional languages in Grade 1: A multicase study Jabulile Mzimela	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1000 \| 26 August 2022

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Developmental dyslexia in selected South African schools: Parent perspectives on management Salome Geertsema, Mia Le Roux, Chemoné van Niekerk, Louise Dyer, Melindie Booyse, Monja Bothma, Talitha Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1136 \| 30 August 2022

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The language of instruction in mathematics teacher education for the early grades Tulonga T. Shuukwanyama, Caroline Long, Absalom David Nkosi, Jeremiah Maseko	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1108 \| 31 August 2022

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The link between learner performance in early reading literacy and what is happening in the Grade 1 classroom Martha Khosa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1096 \| 12 September 2022

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Understanding inclusion in early childhood care and education: A participatory action learning and action research study Ashnie Mahadew, Dipane J. Hlalele	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1073 \| 13 September 2022

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Associations between early numeracy and mathematics-specific vocabulary Hanrie S. Bezuidenhout	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1191 \| 19 September 2022

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Grandparents raising their grandchildren: Implications for the vulnerable children of Eswatini Ncamsile D. Motsa, Pholoho J. Morojele	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1024 \| 19 September 2022

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Teachers’ experiences of indigenous games in the early grades Blanche N. Hadebe-Ndlovu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a931 \| 20 September 2022

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Early Childhood Care and Education teachers’ experiences of integrating the activities of the national curriculum framework into themes Cynthia Z. Zama, Nontokozo Mashiya	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1089 \| 26 September 2022

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Teachers’ perceptions of ability grouping in the face of policy on inclusion: A case of Johannesburg metropolitan mainstream primary schools Nilford Hove, Nareadi T. Phasha	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1081 \| 27 September 2022

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Towards a problem-posing pedagogy: Using teacher-in-role in a special needs classroom Phemelo C. Hellemann	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1205 \| 17 October 2022

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Investigating the prevalence and comorbidity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and developmental dyslexia in learners in a South African practice Sandra Stark, Salomé Geertsema, Mia Le Roux, Elizabeth Bothma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1085 \| 21 October 2022

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Nutrition knowledge competencies of intermediate and senior phase educators in Limpopo Province Xikombiso G. Mbhenyane, Matlou M. Magoai, Ngoako S. Mabapa, Ayuk B. Tambe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1114 \| 25 October 2022

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Challenges for Palestinian early childhood directors in a time of change Somaya Sayma, Sami Adwan, Marit Boe, Karin Hognestad	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1039 \| 26 October 2022

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Adaptation to digital parenting in a pandemic: A case study of parents within higher education Hardiyanti Pratiwi, Nor I. Hasanah, Sigit Purnama, Maulidya Ulfah, Aip Saripudin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1166 \| 26 October 2022

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Exploring South African preschool teachers’ roles and responsibilities with executive functions Elsa Etokabeka, Judy van Heerden, Hannelie du Preez	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1141 \| 31 October 2022

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Teacher educators’ experiences of the shift to remote teaching and learning due to COVID-19 Sven H. Glietenberg, Nadine Petersen, Andy Carolin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1189 \| 31 October 2022

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Teaching critical thinking and voice in history essays: A spiderweb tool Sarah Godsell	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1255 \| 25 November 2022

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The role of explicit teaching of reading comprehension strategies to an English as a second language learner Andrea Elston, Chantyclaire Tiba, Janet Condy	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1097 \| 29 November 2022

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Mathematics subject supervisors’ role in ensuring quality teaching in preprimary and primary schools Martin C. Ekeh, Sarita Ramsaroop	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1220 \| 13 December 2022

Editorial - Special Collection: Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice
Shaping the landscape of early childhood education: An overview of two special issues Giulietta D. Harrison	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1266 \| 12 December 2022

Original Research - Special Collection: Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice
Availability and use of infrastructural resources in promoting quality early childhood care and education in registered early childhood development centres Adebunmi Y. Aina, Keshni Bipath	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a980 \| 07 February 2022

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The effect of a parental mHealth resource on language outcomes in 4- to 5-year-old children Elizabeth W. Le Roux, Renata Eccles, Shabnam Abdoola, Marien Graham, Jeannie van der Linde	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1026 \| 02 March 2022

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Litigation and social mobilisation for early childhood development during COVID-19 and beyond Nurina Ally, Rubeena Parker, Tess N. Peacock	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1054 \| 09 March 2022

Original Research - Special Collection: Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice
Towards circles of care and education: Exploring understandings of quality in early childhood development Lucy R. O'Keeffe, Susan L. Southwood, Nicci Hayes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1061 \| 23 May 2022

Original Research - Special Collection: Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice
Play-based pedagogy: An approach to advance young children’s holistic development Prosper Lunga, Stef Esterhuizen, Mariette Koen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1133 \| 01 June 2022

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How educators commit to enhancing children’s participation in early childhood education pedagogical plans Johanna Heikka, Titta Kettukangas, Leena Turja, Nina Heiskanen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1170 \| 19 August 2022

Original Research - Special Collection: Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice
Play-based pedagogy for oral communication in early grade and preschool classrooms Martin C. Ekeh, Roy Venketsamy, Nkhensani S. Thuketana, Ina Joubert	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a981 \| 06 September 2022

Correction
Corrigendum: Teachers’ perspectives on learners with reading and writing difficulties in mainstream government primary schools in Mauritius Sattiavany Veerabudren, Alta Kritzinger, Savila T. Ramasawmy, Salome Geertsema, Mia le Roux	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1176 \| 14 April 2022

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a1284 \| 19 December 2022

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Vol 12, No 1 (2022)

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Editorial - Special Collection: Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice

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Original Research - Special Collection: Early Childhood Development in Theory and Practice

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Reviewer Acknowledgement

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