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
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
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
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...]
Male teacher increase in UK 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...]
Teachers in Space
Space Center Houston - The United States Rocket Academy made a surprise announcement at the Space Exploration Educators Conference, which began here today. “Teachers in Space is now Citizens in Space,” said Edward Wright, chairman of the United States Rocket Academy and project manager of Teachers in Space. “The … [Read more...]
Student enrolments at SA colleges
Pretoria – The Department of Higher Education and Training plans to raise the number of student enrolments in colleges and post- school institutions to 4 000 000 by 2030, Minister Blade Nzimande announced today. … [Read more...]
Writing problems within children
Kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have writing problems such as poor spelling and grammar than their peers, suggests a new study. And the difference may be especially conspicuous in girls with ADHD. … [Read more...]
US Study Options at Top Irish Universities
University students interested in studying abroad in Europe now have new program options at top-ranking universities in Northern Ireland and Ireland through International Studies Abroad. Beginning in spring 2012, International Studies Abroad (ISA), one of the leading study abroad program providers in the United … [Read more...]
World Peace at the Darden School
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 8, 2011 - "When the older and younger students play together, my experience has been that the older kids actually display a greater depth of compassion and help the younger students. The younger students, in the company of their seniors, seem to 'step up' to challenges and show greater … [Read more...]