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Factors influencing early childhood development learners’ langauage literacy development: Teachers’ perspective in Zvishavane District Mutandagai, Esnath Virginia; Manzunzu, Nomatter; Maera, Joyce
Edukasiana: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/ejip.v3i3.759

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The research study focused on exploring factors influencing ECD learners’ language literacy development from the teachers’ perspective in Zvishavane district. The research study used interpretive paradigm because it believes everything is based on experience. Six ECD teachers of these two were Teachers- in- charge were purposively sampled. Data were generated using interviews and observation. Data were presented in narratives and analysed in themes. Findings from the research indicated that all the respondents gained knowledge on ECD learners’ literacy development through immense training. The perspectives of teachers vary among individuals, however, views expressed by the participants had a connotation of negativity and lack of provisions for the implementation of literacy tasks to ECD learners. It was also observed and confirmed that all visited schools lack provisions such as textbooks and infrastructure that is meant to develop ECD learners’ literacy development. The only observable provisions in visited classrooms were wall charts, reading cards and improvised libraries which as a result inspire boredom to ECD learners since there is nothing interesting to them. The study concludes that there is a great influence on environmental factors since they impel literacy development in ECD learners. The research recommends further studies on literacy development with ECD learners in a different town or community as this might not be affecting one district only.  The research study can redirect teachers to approach literacy development in a more positive and robust way.
Teachers’ experiences in implementing the Zimbabwe school health policy in early childhood development classes: Barriers and drivers Maera, Joyce; Manzunzu, Nomatter
Eureka: Journal of Educational Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Inclusive, Equitable, and Innovative Practices in Education
Publisher : S&Co Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56773/ejer.v3i2.66

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The study focused on exploring teachers’ experiences in implementing the Zimbabwe School Health Policy in Early Childhood Development (ECD) classes. It sought to determine barriers and drivers for adopting good healthy habits. The Social Ecological model provided guidance for the research. Nine ECD teachers with direct experience implementing the policy were chosen using a purposive sampling technique. This study employed a qualitative case study methodology. Data was generated through observations and key informant interviews. Results revealed that a lack of self-efficacy and resources inhibits the implementation of the School Health Policy (SHP). Inaccessible infrastructure to learners with disabilities compromised the proper implementation of SHP. One of the main drivers was that educators saw the Zimbabwe SHP as helpful and an opportunity to holistically address children's health and free up more time for their children. The study found that ECD teachers thought the SHP was essential to encouraging learners to behave well and improve their overall health. In addition, the availability of supportive Health policies was also a driver in implementing SHP. The study also revealed that the synergies between the communities, schools and Ministry of Health and Child Welfare was a driver in implementing the SHP. There is a need to involve educators in the policy-making process to ensure that the final product is practical and feasible to execute. To enhance the health and safety of ECD learners in schools, universities and colleges should also train more ECD teachers and incorporate more health, safety, and nutrition-related topics.
Co-Authors Manzunzu, Nomatter Mutandagai, Esnath Virginia