Tech Update: The TALKING Dictionary
Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I’ll remember. Involve me, I’ll understand. This Chinese proverb encapsulates the strengths of The TALKING DICTIONARY package as a…
How to help students with poor academic performance
Exams are around the corner, teachers! Are your students prepared? You probably have a mix of students in your classes – those who you know…
Looking at Lectures: Why We Still Lecture, and Why We Shouldn’t ONLY Lecture
Ever wondered why teachers lecture the way we do today? The painting below depicts the 15th century classroom. In the 15th century, books were scarce,…
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…
Anti-Bullying Week – South Africa ranks high in global survey on cyberbullying
South Africa showed the highest prevalence of cyberbullying in a recent report by Ipsos Global, based on research in 28 countries. The report showed that…
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…
Inclusion – Learning Together
“On 19 December 2014 Minister Motshekga approved the Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS). The Policy aims at ensuring that all children of…
How to Find the Right Teaching Talent for Your School
In a world where employees are attracted by lucrative salaries and perks it’s easy to see how this strategy just doesn’t work with teachers. So,…
Answers to Some Common Questions About SACE and CPTD
Do you not know your SACE from your CPTD? Are you lost in the maze of uncertainty about what on earth it all means and…
Is Blended Learning the Face of Modern Education?
For eons, education has endeavoured to follow the traditional approach of a teacher presenting a lesson whilst the learners quietly listen. But it’s becoming increasingly…