• Parent and teacher perceptions of communication and language development of toddlers 

  Suleman, Shezeen (University of Pretoria, 2019-08)

  Early childhood development is a crucial factor in determining the later successes in a toddler’s life. The active involvement of parents and teachers provide toddlers with the support and confidence to use language ...
• Reciprocal and responsive relationships between teachers and toddlers in Dibber Preschools 

  Roopsingh, Tamika (University of Pretoria, 2024-06-01)

  In the 21st century, preschools (also known as ECD centres in my dissertation) have taken on a heightened responsibility to ensure that young children from birth to four years old receive quality learning. The relationship ...
• The dynamics of parent - educator relationships on learner academic performance in the foundation phase 

  Shuping, Mmamolamu Martha (University of Pretoria, 2024-05-17)

  The study investigated the dynamics of parent‒educator relationships on the academic performance of learners in the Foundation Phase. The purpose of the study was to establish how parents and educators comprehend their ...
• Higher education qualifications for early childhood development educators : conditions for successful policy implementation 

  Adendorff, Zelda Marie (University of Pretoria, 2023-11)

  Improving the qualifications of ECD practitioners is recognised by education specialists and researchers in the field as one of the measures to improve the quality of ECD programmes in general, and the educational preparation ...
• Contestations of play and learning in children’s development : parents’ and teachers’ voices 

  Bhoola, Sabeehah (University of Pretoria, 2023-06)

  Parents and teachers of young children do not always understand the impact of play and learning on young children. Parents of young children often consider play and learning separate entities and ignore the natural benefits ...
• The association between parental conflict and aggressive behaviour among young children in Botswana 

  Mogotsi, Debrah (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Research has revealed that parental conflicts can lead to devastating effects on the well-being and social behaviour of children. In recent decades, aggressive behaviour has become a focus of scientific interest, mainly ...
• Challenging teachers' perceptions and pedagogical practices regarding children's gender identity in early childhood development centres 

  Singh, Renisha (University of Pretoria, 2023-10-05)

  Challenging teacher perceptions and pedagogical practices is paramount to gender equality in early childhood development. Teachers’ perceptions and pedagogical practices entrench stereotypical gender identities. The rationale ...
• Enhancing parental involvement in Early Childhood Development centres 

  Bishop-Kapp, Danielle (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Enhancing parental involvement in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres is crucial for a young child's positive development, as it fosters parental agency and relational trust. Parent-teacher interactions are key in ...
• Enhancing creative thinking and problem-solving in young children by using provocations in visual art activities 

  le Roux, Monique (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Creative thinking skills in preschool children, specifically during art lessons, have decreased over the years affecting their problem-solving skills. Children lack the ability to use their imagination, and when faced ...
• Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of Early Childhood Development services for young children with disabilities 

  Mailwane, Joyce Nthabiseng Basanyane (University of Pretoria, 2015-11)

  There has been a growing recognition of the importance of development in the early years of a child globally. South Africa has been no exception in this regard, as since the establishment of the democratic government in ...
• Exploring teachers' experiences of digital play in mathematics teaching in the early grades 

  Macharia, Grace (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  For a number of decades, advances in digital technology have given rise to a heightened interest in considering its potential applications in the education sector. However, the adoption and integration of these technologies ...
• A retrospective analysis of childhood experiences in conflicted relationships 

  Schoeman, Carli (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This qualitative research study aimed to understand the dynamics of the conflicted mother–daughter relationship. The literature shows that although mothers and daughters have a unique and intimate bond, their relationship ...
• Teacher’s implementation of construction play in early childhood learning environments 

  Pienaar, Karen (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Historically, the concept of play has been at the centre of early childhood programmes. Early childhood educators have observed and emphasised that young children bring energy and enthusiasm to their play, which seem to ...
• Investigating teachers' conceptualisation of ADHD neurodevelopment and mathematical interventions in Grade 3 Foundation Phase classes 

  Loots, Stefnie (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Teachers need to be made more knowledgeable and trained about ADHD to successfully present inclusive teaching in mathematics to ADHD-identified learners. The more knowledgeable teachers are about the neurodevelopment of ...
• Ecosystemic factors influencing the experience of fear in young children 

  Masola, Francinah (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate ecosystemic factors influencing the experience of fear in young children. Through qualitative method, a sample of 12 grade three learners’ drawings, 12 parents, three grade three ...
• Exploring teaching, learning, assessment and practices of the acupuncture programme to improve children’s health 

  Hu, Zijing (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Children are our future and must be protected and cared for by all sectors of society. In Africa, 52% of young children under the age of five contribute to the highest child mortality rate. To provide quality healthcare ...
• Supporting parents’ needs as educational partners to enhance children’s classroom learning 

  Miller, Denise Esmerelda (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  The focus of the study was on Supporting parents’ needs as educational partners to enhance children's classroom learning. The research recommends the establishment of home-school partnerships and outlines how such partnerships ...
• Unravelling the narratives of parents and district education officials regarding educare in Zimbabwe 

  Takaendesa, Masimba (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  The experiences young children encounter from the time of their birth shape their future. As such, the best legacy to give a child is a sound education, hence there is a need to increase access to the varied early childhood ...
• Strategies to support teachers experiencing school violence 

  Baxen, Elaine (University of Pretoria, 2022-02)

  School violence is a growing concern globally and schools in South Africa find it difficult to manage the problem of poor learner behaviour. Despite various educational policies and frameworks developed to preventing ...
• Lived experience of teachers educating young learners with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 

  Tredoux, Claudia Ingrid (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  This study was undertaken to investigate and gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experience of teachers who educate young learners with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). The aim of this study was to determine ...

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