Posted on May 15, 2025
Early literacy development begins long before children enter formal schooling, and empowering practitioners with the right tools is key to fostering meaningful learning experiences. In a significant step toward strengthening literacy practices in the early years, Dr Nompumelelo Madonda, lecturer...
Posted on May 13, 2025
Community engagement lies at the heart of responsive education. It brings educators, families, and stakeholders together to collectively reflect on how learning can be made more accessible, relevant, and impactful. On 10 May, the University of Pretoria’s Mamelodi Campus became the site of...
Posted on February 19, 2025
Under the guidance of Dr Joyce West, these future teachers are experiencing how music, movement, and rhythm can be powerful tools for developing early language skills.
Posted on January 23, 2025
Academics shared diverse insights on topics ranging from teacher training and translanguaging to coding, robotics, and neurodiversity. This post highlights key presentations from the Early Childhood Education department, reflecting a collective commitment to advancing education in South Africa.
Posted on November 19, 2024
A team of JVK 300 students - Ms Khuzwayo, Ms Mkefa, Ms Lekokoane, Ms Gininda and Ms Chilwane -has created an innovative unplugged coding kit named uHambo LikaLinda to bring coding and robotics to resource-limited schools.
Posted on November 19, 2024
In the bustling classrooms of the University of Pretoria’s Groenkloof Campus, a transformative journey unfolded this year. A new module, Teaching and Learning Coding and Robotics in the Foundation Phase, made its debut, aiming to bridge the gap between play-based pedagogy and 21st-century...
Posted on November 18, 2024
Prof Graham's visit to the Knysna Initiative for Learning and Teaching (KILT) from November 8 to 11, 2024.
Posted on October 12, 2024
The recent article writing workshop on literature reviews, held for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) staff, proved to be a resounding success. Bringing together both novice and experienced writers, the event created an environment of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Hosted in the...
Posted on August 26, 2024
The EECERA Conference organisers, Prof Tony Bertram, Editor-in-Chief; Prof Christine Pascal, President of EECERA; and Dr Helen Lyndon, Sub-Editor of the European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, were invited to collaborate with the Early Childhood Education Department from the 6 to 8...
Posted on August 21, 2024
“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life” Mark Anthony.
Posted on August 15, 2024
We are excited to announce a call for speakers for the upcoming Integration of Coding and Robotics for Learning Colloquium.
Posted on August 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ruth Mampane as our Acting Head of Department.
Posted on August 12, 2024
The Department of Early Childhood Education’s Orientation week, 12 – 16 February, was marked by colourful displays, friendly faces and informative discussions. This year, there was yet another group of Orientation Stars who light the way for the new first-year students.
Posted on August 05, 2024
On Tuesday 30 April, the world as she knew it to be, changed. During the graduation ceremony, Annic Verryn was awarded the highest acknowledgement for her academic achievement, the Vice Chancellor and Principal Medal.
Posted on July 23, 2024
JVK 300 focuses on demystifying coding and robotics for early childhood education pre-service teachers using an integrative approach that supports them in their immediate settings. It provides the necessary background knowledge, skills and values regarding coding and robotics, using a...
Posted on July 13, 2024
This past week, Dr West played a pivotal role in the SAALT Conference 2024, not only as an Executive Member of the South African Association for Language Teaching (SAALT) but also as a distinguished presenter. Her contributions were multifaceted and deeply impactful, reflecting her dedication to...
Posted on June 13, 2024
Prof Marien Graham - NRF C3 Rating
Posted on June 05, 2024
Second-year Early Childhood Education students embraced their inner-child at the second Mathematics Teaching and Learning Colloquium.
Posted on March 04, 2024
Our students delved into the exciting world of STEAM through hands-on activities, showcasing their critical thinking skills and engaging deeply with the intricacies of the design process. We are blown away by their amazing work and innovative ideas!
Posted on March 04, 2024
Our students delved into the intricacies of systematic, sequential and explicit phonics instruction.
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