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Early Childhood Systems: Perspectives and Research Webinar Series
The Experience of a Senior ELOM Trainer
The Journey from an ELOM Assessor to Assistant trainer
Shifting and Shaping the Future – Reflections from an Assistant ELOM Trainer
We can change the way children are being raised in South Africa – Lessons from an ELOM Assessor
Reflections From Newly Trained ELOM Assessors
WED Movement ECD Research Convening 2024
The Experience of a Senior ELOM Trainer
Palesa Chauke is an occupational therapist and senior ELOM trainer who is doing a Master’s degree in Paediatrics and Early Learning. Palesa reflects on her experience as a senior ELOM
The Journey from an ELOM Assessor to Assistant trainer
S’thombe Sibiya trains Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners monthly in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Eastern Cape for the past three+ years. She also mentors at five sites in KZN, and is
Shifting and Shaping the Future – Reflections from an Assistant ELOM Trainer
Ashley Manuels works behind the scenes to inform and reform policy to help children in schools. He has been with JET Education Services for almost 10 years and is currently
Get Connected
There are exciting opportunities in the data supply chain, from the design of research to data collection, analysis, report writing and communications. Find out about opportunities here.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCHERS & ANALYSTS
National reading campaign, Nal’ibali, is looking for a service provider to conduct a Story Material Suitability Evaluation targeted to beneficiaries. These include teachers, ECD practitioners, parents, reading club leaders, NGO partners and children. The evaluation should include suitability of delivery platforms and content for children aged 1-10, broadly divided into ECD phase, foundation phase and intermediate phase. The target audience should be sourced from diverse disadvantaged communities.
Full details of the opportunity including contact details are available for download here. Closing date for submissions is 27 January 2023.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACCREDITED ELOM ASSESSORS
We have several projects lined up over the next few months and are looking for ELOM assessors to assist with data collection.
If you are an accredited ELOM assessor and are available to do assessments over the next few months, please let us know and we will connect you to opportunities.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Assessor recruits (for ELOM direct assessments) are normally drawn from the ECD sector.
To be considered for this training, nominated candidates are screened according to the following criteria:
- An ECD or Foundation Phase qualification would be an advantage, but at least a Level 4 ECD qualification or equivalent
- At least 2 years’ experience working directly with children between the ages of 4 and 7 years
- Good attention to detail and diligence
- Not flustered when dealing with a number of processes at one time
- Excellent quality of relationships with young children
- Openness to learning and to constructive criticism
- Reads, speaks and understands English
- Reads, speaks and understands the home language/s of children who will be assessed.
- Experience with an android device is critical as the ELOM is administered and scored on these devices.
The training includes theory and the opportunity to administer the instrument with at least three children under the supervision and guidance of an expert assessor and scoring practice.
At the end of the 4 or 5-day training, assessors need to demonstrate their ability to:
a. Administer the ELOM accurately following all protocols and procedures
b. Form a warm encouraging relationship with the child they are assessing
c. Score consistently with an expert senior assessor.
For more information on training dates and costs, please email elizabeth@datadrive2030.co.za
