How Africa's academic diaspora can help revive higher education back home: Academics in the diaspora can help revive the often outdated curriculum and contribute to the needs of the modern, knowledge economy. GettyImagesThe academic world is not as distant from everyday reality as some might think. In the late 1970s, the global commodities crisis reduced export revenue in … [Read more...] about How Africa’s academic diaspora can help revive higher education back home | The Conversation
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Gary Kirsten launches the fully-online cricket coach education and accreditation programme, CoachED
Gary Kirsten launches the fully-online cricket coach education and accreditation programme, CoachED: Individuals looking to advance their cricket coach education, or coaches looking for a credible cricket coaching accreditation, are now able to do so, simply and timeously from the comfort of their own homes, through the newly-launched online programme, CoachED, powered by Gary … [Read more...] about Gary Kirsten launches the fully-online cricket coach education and accreditation programme, CoachED
Pasha 57: Adam Habib on higher education in South Africa | The Conversation
Pasha 57: Adam Habib on higher education in South Africa: shutterstock Higher education in South Africa has undergone some tough times in recent years. There have been numerous protests over fees and affordability. One of the university leaders at the centre of the debates was Adam Habib, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. In … [Read more...] about Pasha 57: Adam Habib on higher education in South Africa | The Conversation
New evidence supports the belief that South Africa’s education is not all bad | The Conversation
New evidence supports the belief that South Africa's education is not all bad: Global education assessments show that South Africa's education system is moving upward. Getty ImagesIn the past few years, there has been uncertainty around whether the learning outcomes of South Africa’s schools are improving from their historically low levels. There are three testing … [Read more...] about New evidence supports the belief that South Africa’s education is not all bad | The Conversation
Bridging the Critical Education Gap in South Africa Through Skills Development
Bridging the Critical Education Gap in South Africa Through Skills Development: Bridging the Critical Education Gap in South Africa Through Skills Development In the wake of the highest matric pass percentage recorded in the last 25 years, learners are faced with trepidation surrounding the future of their education. Of the 790,405 candidates who wrote the 2019 NSC examination, … [Read more...] about Bridging the Critical Education Gap in South Africa Through Skills Development