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Teaching, the best mistake

Teach South Africa

Johannesburg – Bilkes Bhano Vawda accidentally registered for the wrong course when she first went to university many years ago, but now after spending 38 years in the teaching profession, she says it is the best mistake she has ever made. … [Read more...]

Nzimande takes lessons from Denmark

South Africa Education

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande is in Copenhagen, Denmark, to discuss key issues of vocational education and training. Nzimande, who arrived in Copenhagen on Tuesday, is scheduled to meet his counterpart, Minister Christine Antorini, and senior officials of the Danish Ministry of … [Read more...]

Hard work pays off

South Africa Matric

Johannesburg – Twelve long years of blood, sweat and tears proved to be worth it on Wednesday as the country’s top matric achievers were honoured for their sterling efforts in a an award ceremony held after the official announcement of the 2012 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results. … [Read more...]

Annual National Assessment 2012

Annual National Assessment

Pretoria - The results of the 2012 Annual National Assessment (ANA) show the numeracy and literacy performance of South African learners in the lower grades has improved. "Learner performance in the Foundation Phase Grades 1, 2 and 3 is pleasing. There is progress also in the Intermediate Phase Grade 4, 5 and 6," … [Read more...]

Math Goggles: Teaching Kids

Math Goggles by Robin Ward

A collection of field-tested activities for children that integrate mathematics into the world of the visual arts. Serving as the focal point for each mathematics activity is the work of a famous modern artist - Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Georgie O'Keefe, and many more. … [Read more...]

SA to produce more doctors

Johannesburg – Government is looking at increasing the number of doctors produced by the country to ensure the success of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. Speaking at a New Age business briefing on Monday, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi acknowledged that the skills shortage issue was phenomenal. … [Read more...]

The reasons for school closure

  There is a rational question at the root of the outcry against the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) proposed closure of 27 schools: “How can this be justified at a time when the demand for places in Western Cape schools is increasing dramatically?” Paradoxically, the rising demand is one of the … [Read more...]

Male teacher increase in UK Primary Schools

Male teacher increase in Primary Schools

The number of men going into primary schools as teachers has increased by more than 50% over the past four years and is now at a record level, according to the Teaching Agency. Stephen Hill, deputy head of St Joseph's Roman Catholic primary in Shaw in Oldham, believes more male teachers "need to get in there and … [Read more...]

94+ Projects for Madiba

Pretoria – Cabinet has called on all South Africans to support the 94+ Projects for Madiba campaign aimed at celebrating former President Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday and his legacy by improving infrastructure in 94 schools across the country. Madiba will once again reach another milestone, celebrating his … [Read more...]

South Africa looks to ICT for transformation

ICT for transformation

Johannesburg - Scaling up and modernising the higher education system through ICT infrastructure and increased effectiveness of higher education planning, were some of the recommendations made in a report which was presented to Ministers of Higher Education and Training from the Southern African Development Community … [Read more...]