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Resetting Education Priorities During COVID-19: Towards Equitable Learning Opportunities Through Inclusion and Equity by de Klerk, E.D, Palmer, J.M

“…Worldwide, COVID-19 has affected the most deprived communities the hardest and exposed many systemic inequalities, leaving nations vulnerable and destitute…”
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Teaching in the COVID-19 Era: Understanding the Opportunities and Barriers for Teacher Agency by Ehren, M.C.M, Madrid, R, Romiti, Sara, Armstrong, P.W, Fisher, P, Mcwhorter, D.L

“…The school closures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic created a rapid shift to alternative modes of educational delivery, primarily online learning and…”
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Leading with meaning: Why diversity, equity and inclusion matters in US higher education by Barnett, R.M

“…In this paper, I review some recent research findings that demonstrate the need to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in US higher education…”
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Crossing boundaries: Beginner teachers transitioning from university graduates to full legitimate participants in the teaching profession by Daniels, Ruben, Du Plooy, Lucinda

“…This paper stems from a broader study that foregrounded an existing mentoring programme against the backdrop of low teacher retention in the South African…”
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Middle leaders pursuing teacher safety against learner victimization: A policy document analysis by De Klerk, Edwin Darrell, Palmer, June Monica

“…Various scholars have confirmed that teacher safety against learner victimization is a growing concern worldwide, and this problem is exacerbated by a lack of…”
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How pre-service teachers talk about observed lessons: Implications for teacher education by Langsford, Dale

“…The analyses of observed lessons are an important part of learning to teach. Pedagogically focused conversations are one way for pre-service teachers to do so…”
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The use of Van Hiele’s geometric thinking model to interpret Grade 12 learners’ learning difficulties in Euclidean Geometry by Mudhefi, Fungirai, Mabotja, Koena, Muthelo, Dimakatjo

“…The 21st-century mathematics classrooms should equip learners with well-grounded knowledge and thinking skills pertaining to geometry. However, Euclidean…”
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Pedagogy with a heartbeat: The transformative potential of citizen science in education by Goldin, Jacqueline, Suransky, Carolina

“…Over the past few years, we have worked together in a citizen science project called Diamonds on the Soles of our Feet (see also Goldin et al. 2021, Goldin et…”
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The right to education for children with autism in Lesotho: A review of the legal and policy frameworks by Tseeke, Mahlape, Rakolobe, Kelello Alicia

“…A child’s access to equal educational opportunities is considered a basic human right, which extends even to children with disabilities. However, the…”
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The school management team’s role of defining the school vision and mission at a South African rural school by Maifala, Selaelo

“…Schools in the rural context of Limpopo Province, South Africa have a plethora of challenges, which have a negative impact on learner achievement. This paper…”
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Chronicling participants’ understanding and experiences of integrating ICT into the teaching of geography in South African schools by Gubevu, Bongumusa, Mncube, Vusi

“…This article examines geography teachers’, parents’ and learners’ understanding and experiences of the integration of Information and Communication…”
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Effects of same-year/level peer-assisted learning on academic performance of students in health sciences extended curriculum programmes at a University of Technology in South Africa by Slabbert, Róan

“…Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is a long-standing educational concept in higher education (HE) and has been subjected to ongoing development and ultimate…”
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Educational resources leveraged by students at a private higher education institution during COVID-19 pandemic by Ramgovind, Priya, Valashiya, Mbali Cynthia, Pramjeeth, Shamola

“…Introduction: The initial response of higher education institutions (HEIs) to the Covid-19 pandemic was to shift to online learning as a contingency. However,…”
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The World Bank’s neoliberal agenda and inclusive education in post-apartheid South African schools by Mnisi, Nomsa, Mathebula, Thokozani

“…Globally, the World Bank’s neoliberal agenda has reframed inclusive education through its investment projects and inclusive policies, thus begetting unevenness…”
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Exploring school support stakeholders’ perceptions in identifying learning barriers: the case study of selected rural schools in the Eastern Cape by Jama, Pateka, Buka, Andrea Mqondiso, Naidoo, Shantha, Moloi, Tshepang Jacob

“…Identification of learning barriers is a critical issue for support provision in inclusive classes, as it informs individualised support plans for each learner…”
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Students experience stories as lenses for sense-making of the transition to higher education by Lees, Deborah, Van Zyl, Andre

“…This study explored the experiences of seven first-year university students in Johannesburg, South Africa. Recognising storytelling as a lens to reveal…”
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A bilingual-bicultural literacy programme for deaf learners in Namibia by Bruwer, Beausetha, Van Staden, Annalene, Du Plessis, Lodewyk

“…The poor academic performance and literacy level of deaf learners in Namibia are a major concern, and it is necessary to understand the center of the…”
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Universal Design for Learning and writing centres in South African higher education by Moodley, Desiree

“…Could a transformative, inclusive and emancipatory educational framework like the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) advance academic success for all? Could…”
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Pedagogy of care in online teaching and learning environments at tertiary institutions through the eyes of Freire by Pietersen, Doniwen

“…Making the most of online or hybrid teaching platforms is essential to making sure that, in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), higher education settings…”
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Foundation phase male teachers’ reflections in teaching of comprehensive sexuality education in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa by Kagola, Obakeng

“…Children in their childhood and teenage years can acquire either healthy or unhealthy lifestyles. Without proper guidance, unhealthy lifestyles (e.g…”
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