First ever seminar in Africa on Mind-Brain-Education (MBE) commences today Exclusive event with internationally acclaimed US authors of “Neuroteach: Brain science and the future of education” aimed at teachers and educators: First ever seminar in Africa on Mind-Brain-Education (MBE) commences today Exclusive event with internationally acclaimed US authors of “Neuroteach: Brain … [Read more...] about First ever seminar in Africa on Mind-Brain-Education (MBE) commences today Exclusive event with internationally acclaimed US authors of “Neuroteach: Brain science and the future of education” aimed at teachers and educators
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It’s time to rethink what’s meant by “mother tongue” education | The Conversation
It's time to rethink what's meant by "mother tongue" education: ShutterstockThe issue of mother tongue education has been fiercely but sporadically debated in South Africa since 1994. In the past two and a half years, student protests at universities across the country have breathed new life into the discussions. Proponents of mother tongue … [Read more...] about It’s time to rethink what’s meant by “mother tongue” education | The Conversation
The Training Room Online: At the forefront of an education revolution
The Training Room Online: At the forefront of an education revolution: Kirsty Chadwick – Group Chief Executive Officer at The Training Room Online Photo: Supplied Johannesburg: The world is currently at the start of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – also called Industry 4.0 – which is described as the stage in our development when technology becomes embedded in every … [Read more...] about The Training Room Online: At the forefront of an education revolution
The case against free higher education: why it is neither just nor ethical | The Conversation
The case against free higher education: why it is neither just nor ethical: Those demanding free higher education don't realise this would be a regressive policy. Reuters/Mike HutchingsSouth Africa’s just-ousted Minister of Finance committed another R57 billion to higher education and training over the next three years. In his first (and last – he was removed from the … [Read more...] about The case against free higher education: why it is neither just nor ethical | The Conversation
How corrupt local officials kill decent education in Africa | The Conversation
How corrupt local officials kill decent education in Africa: Better local governance can make classrooms happier and more productive. United Nations Photo/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDThere’s no disputing that many African countries’ education systems are in trouble. Despite significant investment and some improvements linked to the push to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, … [Read more...] about How corrupt local officials kill decent education in Africa | The Conversation
