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Showing 1 to 20 of 133 for “"ECD"”.
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Identification of natural product stereochemistry via calculation of ECD spectra
… electronic spectroscopy experiments (UV-Vis, ECD, etc.) or less widespread vibrational and rotational spectroscopy experiments (VCD, ROA, etc.) can be used, often in combination. However, sophisticated synthetic strategies or difficult isolation of the natural compound often leads to a small …
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Exploring the potential for a scalable “ECD Change Lab” to invigorate inclusive innovation within the ECD NGO sector and so advance service delivery in underserved communities
… they are at work. In 2015, universal access to ECD services was prioritised at policy level, yet 1.1 million children between three and five years old still do not benefit from early learning programmes. Essentially, this is a failure of our public policy to protect our youngest children, women …
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A critical examination of the legislative and policy framework governing ECD service provision in South Africa since 1994.
… the historical and political context as regards ECD that was inherited by the ANC government of 1994. It moves on from there to examine the various plans, policies and legislation shaping ECD service provision between 1994 and the introduction of the National Integrated Plan for ECD in South …
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A study of the effects of oxypertine on monoaminergic pathways in rat brain using a new HPLC/ECD method.
A new HPLC/ECD system for the measurement of the biogenic amines and their major metabolites has been developed. It comprises of a two column system, one for the analysis of the biogenic amines and one for the metabolites. The preparation of brain samples for analysis has been made as simple as …
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Early Childhood development Level 4 learnership: A qualitative study of the curriculum responsiveness to the needs of experienced ECD teachers
… and pedagogy of an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Level 4 Learnership recognized the informal knowledge of experienced practitioners. It focused on whether the curriculum and pedagogy considered the experiences of adult learners and to what extent adult education principles were followed in …
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An exploration of Cape Town's Early Childhood Development sector in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic: Challenges, experiences, and opportunities for social support
The early childhood development (ECD) sector, already vulnerable and inequality-ridden, has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, subsequent regulations, and implications. The Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002, as amended in March 2020, imposed lockdown regulations to combat the spread of …
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An exploratory study of early childhood development teacher attitudes towards parent involvement in early childhood development centres in Athlone
… researcher aimed to gain an understanding of how ECD teachers describe their roles within the ECD centres, their perception of parent involvement in ECD centres, the ways in which ECD teachers involve parents within the ECD centre, to know the factors influencing parent involvement within the ECD …
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Exploring Early Childhood Development Practitioners’ Perceptions of the Implementation of Norms and Standards in Educare Centres in Blouberg
… and challenges that Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners in ECD centres in Blouberg have with implementing the norms and standards for both partial care facilities and learning programmes as regulated by the Children’s Amendment Act 41 of 2007. ECD refers to the developmental, physical, …
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Improving Metacognitive Awareness and Authentic Teaching Practices through Scaffolding Goal Setting and Reflective Practices with ECD Majors at the Community College Level
<p>This research set out to enhance instruction for early education and child development majors in a community college setting in a manner that allows them to gain content knowledge while becoming more prepared to practice effective pedagogy in early learning classrooms. This study examined how …
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An exploratory study of collaboration among early childhood development non-profit organisations in the Western Cape Province
… Childhood Development Non-Profit Organisations (ECD NPOs) in South Africa is an unexplored area of research. Little is known about the ECD NPO sector, let alone the strategies they employ to remain viable, effective and efficient in the face of a declining resource base. Collaboration is one of …
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An exploratory study of parent involvement in early childhood development centres in Masiphumelele, Cape Town
… involvement in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Masiphumelele, Cape Town. The researcher aimed to gain an understanding of the following; how parents are involved in Early Childhood Development centres, factors that enhance parent involvement in ECD centres, factors that hinder …
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The role of corporate social investment in supporting early childhood development in South Africa
… Africa support early childhood development (ECD). Trends of CSI expenditure in ECD over time were examined, as well as the motivations for investment in the ECD sector. A key intention of this study was to establish the benefits of corporate investment in the ECD sector, and to discover how …
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An analytical framework for field electron emission, incorporating quantum- confinement effects
… role in determining the emitted current density (ECD). Consequently, the Fowler-Nordheim (FN) equation, which primarily applies to field emission from the planar surface of a bulk metal may not be valid for nanoscale emitters. While much effort has focused on studying emitter tip electrostatics, …
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Strengthening the implementation of early childhood development policies to improve quality
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a priority in Tshwane North, South Africa. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of how Early Childhood Development (ECD) officials implement ECD policies appropriately to strengthen and improve quality education for all. The stakeholders in the …
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Policy implementation and coordination capacity: a case study of the state s capacity to implement the National Integrated Early Childhood Development policy in a district in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Early childhood Development (ECD) refers to the suite of interventions – provided to a child from conception until the transition into school, which nurtures and enables the child to thrive and reach their full potential. Of the policy responses directed at addressing inequality, ECD is identified …
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The implementation challenges of the Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) approach at early childhood development centers in Windhoek, Namibia
… with delivering Early Childhood Development (ECD) services as well as implementing the Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) approach. More importantly, various studies have indicated that for Namibia to obtain maximum benefits of Early Childhood Developement, it is imperative that …
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Quality Early Childhood Development centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views
This study 'Quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres: an exploratory study of stakeholder views' was carried out with a sample of fifteen principals of effective ECD centres in the Western Cape, South Africa. The study adopted a qualitative, exploratory approach using a semi-structured …
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Monitoring and evaluation practice to discern meaningful change in community-based early childhood development centres
… Access to quality Early Childhood Education (ECD) is recognised as a solution that can improve education outcomes and overcome poverty and inequality in the country. However, challenges remain in the effective implementation of ECD programmes. This study seeks to investigate the quality of ECD …
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