Where to find departmental posts in South Africa
Finding a permanent departmental post in South Africa can be difficult. When vacancies arise during the school year, and temporary as well as contract positions…
Tips to ace your next interview
No matter which profession you are in, being interviewed for a new job is always nerve-wracking. There’s that awkward wait in the foyer – which…
Improving the Literacy Standard in the Intermediate Phase whilst building a love for reading
As a former English teacher of Grades 4 – 6, I know a thing or two about how the English language is perceived in a…
Principals Academy Trust Grade R Workshop
5 September 2019 MEDIA RELEASE Principals Academy Trust offers Grade R workshop to address dire need for support in Foundation Phase of education. South Africa’s…
The 21st Century Learner
There is a new breed of learners among us! These children do not know a world without digital technology and the internet. With the easy…
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…
Children Are Born to Learn
It is clear that from the moment of birth a child is learning; the brain hits the ground running and it does not slow down.…
Social Media & the Brain
Networks are all around us and in many contexts, they form the basis of the 21st-century reality. The social network technologies permeate our offline…
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…
Weather Resources and Activities
The weather is the classic go-to conversation starter or when you want to fill an awkward silence. We all do it and are probably quite…