2020 Macmillan Education SA Courses to Earn CPTD Points
Macmillan Teacher Campus is a SETA accredited professional teacher training unit. Courses and workshops are developed by subject specialists with the objective being to empower,…
Is the DBE Introducing Coding and Robotics in GET or Focusing on Digital Skills?
The South African government announced that a coding and robotics curriculum will be compulsory in GET (general education and training) from Grade R to Grade…
Promising improvements seen at primary schools where Principals Academy Trust offers Teacher Support and mentoring of principals
In 2019 the Principals Academy Trust increased its presence in Western Cape schools at Foundation Phase level, with 26 schools now part of the organisation’s…
Our first PBL adventure – why we’re trying it again even though it ‘flopped’
During my first few weeks of teaching in a primary school, I did not know what was about to hit me when our group of…
How to Get Your Mind to Focus
The rise of technology has caused an increase in distractions and a decrease in our ability to focus. How do we harness our attention to…
Fun back-to-school classroom activities
Whether it’s your first time teaching, or you’re a veteran educator, the first week back at school can be a difficult one. There’s all that…
How to Build a Growth Mindset for Teachers
Many teachers try to encourage a growth mindset in their students, but sometimes educators themselves operate with a fixed mindset. What’s the difference? According to…
Make the difference through effective differentiation
By Stacey Kirk What does it mean to differentiate? Differentiation, by simple definition; is the tailoring/adapting of teaching instruction to better meet the individual learning…
RESOURCES: Maths Classroom Wall Fillers
Take a look through these fantastic wall fillers for your classroom.For both foundation and intermediate phase, these posters are bound to add some colour to…
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…