Integrating Playful Technology in Teacher Development Programs to Strengthen Early Childhood Learning in Zimbabwe
Nodumo NcubeFaculty of Educational Foundations, Primary Education and PedagogyMidlands State University, Gweru, ZimbabweEmail: ncubeno@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: This qualitative study investigates the role of teacher development programs in supporting the integration of playful technology to strengthen foundational learning in early childhood education. While technology-mediated play is increasingly used to engage young learners, existing research predominantly focuses on…