Dereje Dakamo Tomora
Biographic Data
| ID | 8667619 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dereje Dakamo Tomora |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dereje Dakamo |
| FAMILY NAME | Tomora |
| SIGNATURE | TOMORA D D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hawassa University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5059-0139 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Early foreign language exposure and its dual effects on cognitive development and language competence in childhood
This systematic critical review synthesizes findings from 47 studies to examine the cognitive benef its and linguistic challenges associated with earl y foreign langua g e ex posure. The analysis reve als a complex pictur e: while multi lingual ism can enhan ce metal inguistic a wareness (e.g., a 16% advantage i n phonol ogical segmentat ion accuracy) and exec u tive functi on (aggregate d = 0.39), it may also coincide with s hort-term vocabulary…
Holistic development in Sidama children through the indigenous game Qale Qasi’ra
This article examines Qale Qasi’ra, a traditional children’s game of the Sidama people in southern Ethiopia, as an indigenous pedagogical tool that nurtures holistic child development. Using ethnographic observations and interviews with children aged 6–12, the study demonstrates how the game cultivates cognitive precision, patience, emotional resilience, fairness, and social cooperation. By situating Qale Qasi’ra within decolonial and cultural-hi…
Decolonizing early childhood education
This study explored the Affini, an indigenous conflict resolution practice of the Sidama people in southern Ethiopia, as a pedagogical process contributing to children’s emotional, linguistic, and moral development. Using a critical ethnographic design, data were collected from 12 elders, 20 parents, and 20 children through focus group discussions, interviews, and observations. Although some child participants were older than eight, their reflect…
Equity in early childhood education
Indigenous knowledge and its contribution to early childhood numeracy development
Studies depict that early childhood programs which are based on indigenous knowledge are more valuable than the Western traditions for young children. Keeping this all-in mind, the present study is aimed at exploring the role of IK in early childhood education, particularly in numeracy development. It aims to fill the knowledge gap in indigenous early childhood education and contribute to the literature and policy on the subject. The study uses a…
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Equity in early childhood education
Indigenous knowledge and its contribution to early childhood numeracy development
Studies depict that early childhood programs which are based on indigenous knowledge are more valuable than the Western traditions for young children. Keeping this all-in mind, the present study is aimed at exploring the role of IK in early childhood education, particularly in numeracy development. It aims to fill the knowledge gap in indigenous early childhood education and contribute to the literature and policy on the subject. The study uses a…
Early foreign language exposure and its dual effects on cognitive development and language competence in childhood
This systematic critical review synthesizes findings from 47 studies to examine the cognitive benef its and linguistic challenges associated with earl y foreign langua g e ex posure. The analysis reve als a complex pictur e: while multi lingual ism can enhan ce metal inguistic a wareness (e.g., a 16% advantage i n phonol ogical segmentat ion accuracy) and exec u tive functi on (aggregate d = 0.39), it may also coincide with s hort-term vocabulary…
Holistic development in Sidama children through the indigenous game Qale Qasi’ra
This article examines Qale Qasi’ra, a traditional children’s game of the Sidama people in southern Ethiopia, as an indigenous pedagogical tool that nurtures holistic child development. Using ethnographic observations and interviews with children aged 6–12, the study demonstrates how the game cultivates cognitive precision, patience, emotional resilience, fairness, and social cooperation. By situating Qale Qasi’ra within decolonial and cultural-hi…
Decolonizing early childhood education
This study explored the Affini, an indigenous conflict resolution practice of the Sidama people in southern Ethiopia, as a pedagogical process contributing to children’s emotional, linguistic, and moral development. Using a critical ethnographic design, data were collected from 12 elders, 20 parents, and 20 children through focus group discussions, interviews, and observations. Although some child participants were older than eight, their reflect…
Early childhood (3 works) · Early Childhood Education and Development (3 works) · Early childhood education (2 works) · Indigenous (2 works) · Traditional knowledge (2 works) · Action (physics) (1 works) · Archaeology and Rock Art Studies (1 works) · Biology (1 works) · Child and Animal Learning Development (1 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (1 works)