Early Childhood Care and Education teachers’ experiences of integrating the activities of the national curriculum framework into themes

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dc.contributor.authorZama, Cynthia Zanele
dc.contributor.authorMashiya, Nontokozo
dc.coverageSouth Africa
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dc.date.accessioned2026-03-26T09:40:15Z
dc.date.available2026-03-26T09:40:15Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.departmentNameOffice of the Vice-Chancellor
dc.description.abstractBackground: Integrating teaching and learning activities around the selected themes was acknowledged as an effective way to manage learning in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) sector. It was also ensured for the desired results and highest opportunity to prepare young children for school readiness in the South African National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Aim: The aim of this study was to explore ECCE teachers’ experiences of integrating activities from the six early learning developmental areas (ELDAs) of the NCF into the selected themes. Setting: This interpretive case study was conducted with six purposively selected ECCE teachers from three centres that followed the guidelines of the NCF for the development of young children in the Umbumbulu rural area in KwaZulu–Natal Province. Methods: The study was framed within the transformative learning theory and qualitative data were generated using semi-structured interviews and document analysis that were inductively analysed using the data analysis spiral. Results: The findings show integration as a collaborative venture for teachers to interpret the NCF, select themes, and identify and integrate activities from the six ELDAs when planning lessons. Natural, indigenous themes and man-made resources were used to overcome the shortage of teaching resources. Challenges occurred from the lack of play resources and the support from department officials. Conclusion: This study recommends more teamwork for ECCE teachers to understand the objectives of the NCF for purposeful planning to meet young children’s learning needs and school preparedness in the ECCE sector. Further research is recommended in the ECCE sector.
dc.identifier.citationZama, C.Z. and Mashiya, N. 2022. Early Childhood Care and Education teachers’ experiences of integrating the activities of the national curriculum framework into themes. South African Journal of Childhood Education, 12(1), pp.1-10.
dc.identifier.issn2223-7682 (online)
dc.identifier.issn2223-7674 (print)
dc.identifier.otherhttps://doi.org/10.4102/sajce.v12i1.1089
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10530/59033
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dc.issuenumber12 / 1
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dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.pages1 - 10
dc.peerreviewedYes
dc.publisherAOSIS Publishing
dc.subjectIntegration
dc.subjectNational Curriculum Framework
dc.subjectEarly Childhood Care and Education teachers
dc.subjectYoung children
dc.subjectRural centres
dc.titleEarly Childhood Care and Education teachers’ experiences of integrating the activities of the national curriculum framework into themes
dc.title.journalSouth African Journal of Childhood Education
dc.typeJournal Article
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