A Thought for 2020… Let them Lead
As not just a teacher but also an avid advocate for student voice within inclusive education research, I firmly believe that empowering our youth to…
Category: Teacher Tips
New Year Resolutions for Teachers
As 2020 approaches it’s time to reflect on the past year and see where we can improve in the new year. New year, new me,…
How to encourage good behaviour in your students
Classroom behaviour and discipline is one of the toughest challenges teachers face – in fact, classroom discipline is rated as one of the top four…
Three innovative tips for implementing retrieval practice in your classroom
– by Dr Nicolas Matthee Introduction We are all aware that in order for us to remember something there is a biological process that takes…
An End of Year Survival Guide for Teachers
Term 4 is about to begin, and as we approach the last stretch of the school year, teachers all over South Africa can feel the…
Thinking About Your Thinking
Metacognition for the classroom – by Dr Nicolas Matthee Introduction Metacognition is a scientific term that simply means “thinking about your thinking”, and refers to…
Schools: Here’s How This Book Publisher Shortens Lesson Prep Time
We know how time-consuming it can be for teachers to prepare lessons. We also recognize the continuous need for additional photocopying and separate workbooks. We…
Tips to Spring Clean Your Mind and Classroom
Spring is in the air! As one starts to notice the new bright green buds bursting out on the barren tree branches, something starts to…
What student teachers learn when putting theory into classroom practice
Nhlanhla Mpofu, University of the Free State The preparation of student teachers is a critical aspect of their journey to being professional teachers. And teaching…
Teach with Emojis
Love them or hate them, emojis are here to stay. They are part of our lives and daily communication. We find them everywhere; there is…