A big effort to invest in education will pay off in the long term for South Africa: Will the gap ever close between Alexandra township in the foreground and upmarket Sandton? Getty ImagesSouth Africa’s economy has consistently been a two-speed economy. It has one of the highest inequality rates in the world, characterised by gaps in opportunities for its citizens and by severe … [Read more...] about A big effort to invest in education will pay off in the long term for South Africa | The Conversation
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Education post-COVID-19: customised blended learning is urgently needed | The Conversation
Education post-COVID-19: customised blended learning is urgently needed: Even with free data and unlimited educational material, online self-guided learning has a number of challenges. GettyImagesMany well meaning education benefactors and commentators in South Africa have expressed that in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic online self-guided learning could solve some of the … [Read more...] about Education post-COVID-19: customised blended learning is urgently needed | The Conversation
Impact of school closures on education outcomes in South Africa | The Conversation
Impact of school closures on education outcomes in South Africa: Parents and family must consciously support children in completing a few hours of school work during this period. GettyImagesBy mid April about 1.725 billion students globally had been affected by the closure of school and higher education institutions in response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the … [Read more...] about Impact of school closures on education outcomes in South Africa | The Conversation
South Africa’s education landscape will never be the same again
South Africa’s education landscape will never be the same again: Distance Educator, Brainline, says it is unlikely that the basic education landscape will remain the same in light of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent countrywide lockdown. This comes as Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga is expected to table proposals before Cabinet today, 15 April 2020, that could … [Read more...] about South Africa’s education landscape will never be the same again
International study shows where South Africa’s education system needs more help | The Conversation
International study shows where South Africa’s education system needs more help: Reading scores, particularly in schools servicing poor communities, remain weak despite government investment and pro-poor policies. Getty ImagesThe Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is an international comparative study that’s conducted in five-year cycles. More than 60 … [Read more...] about International study shows where South Africa’s education system needs more help | The Conversation
