Workshop for South African educators: How to best apply recent research on the brain to classroom learning practices: 27 May 2019 – PRETORIA – The second annual workshop in Africa on Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE), kicks off today in Pretoria. The two-day workshop, targeted at teachers, lecturers and educators, will explore the latest findings on neuroscience research and its … [Read more...] about Workshop for South African educators: How to best apply recent research on the brain to classroom learning practices
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SA News: South Africa investigates racist classroom photo, teacher suspended
South Africa investigates racist classroom photo, teacher suspended: Authorities in South Africa are investigating circumstance sunder which a primary school teacher took a photograph which appeared to show black children sitting separately from white children in a cla... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews South Africa lose 7-33 in dramatic opening to third Test: VERNON … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa investigates racist classroom photo, teacher suspended
From the Garden to the Classroom
From the Garden to the Classroom: Val Mardon and Afrika Tikkun ECD learners harvest during the official launch of the Garden 2 Kindergarten programme Afrika Tikkun and the family of activist, Sandi Jacobson, celebrated the progress of the Garden to Kindergarten project on Thursday, 8 November 2018 by way of a harvest lunch, shared with the same early childhood development (ECD) … [Read more...] about From the Garden to the Classroom
‘Proposal to make History compulsory not attempt to politicise classroom’
‘Proposal to make History compulsory not attempt to politicise classroom’: ‘Proposal to make History compulsory not attempt to politicise classroom’: Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says Africa has a rich history that should be explored in the classroom to create a generation that has a sense of pride in their heritage. Arrests must be made following … [Read more...] about ‘Proposal to make History compulsory not attempt to politicise classroom’
Why African board games should be introduced into the classroom | The Conversation
Why African board games should be introduced into the classroom: Two men playing Morabaraba. Board games are a part of the social fabric of many African societies. ConstantineD/flickrWhen most of us think about learning, we imagine a teacher and a classroom. In reality most of the things we know, and a great number of the skills we acquire as children and adults, are learned … [Read more...] about Why African board games should be introduced into the classroom | The Conversation