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Theses and Dissertations (Early Childhood Education): Recent submissions
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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The association between parental conflict and aggressive behaviour among young children in Botswana (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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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Unravelling the narratives of parents and district education officials regarding educare in Zimbabwe (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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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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