Language and identity: lessons from a unique Afrikaans community in Patagonia: Afrikaner descendants representing Argentina, South Africa today and the country's old flag. Richard Finn Gregory / GOODWORKThe Patagonian desert in southern Argentina is a harsh environment. Little seems to thrive on its seemingly endless red plains and parched land. Yet in this unlikely place … [Read more...] about Language and identity: lessons from a unique Afrikaans community in Patagonia | The Conversation
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Why South Africa will find it hard to break free from its vicious teaching cycle | The Conversation
Why South Africa will find it hard to break free from its vicious teaching cycle: Academic outcomes can be accomplished by high teaching quality. ShutterstockHalf of all South African pupils who attended school for five years can’t do basic calculations. This is according to a 2015 TIMMS report on mathematics achievements among Grade 5 learners in South Africa. At the same … [Read more...] about Why South Africa will find it hard to break free from its vicious teaching cycle | The Conversation
‘It wasn’t me’ – Tshwane mayor distances himself from appointment of ‘unqualified’ acting city manager
'It wasn't me' – Tshwane mayor distances himself from appointment of 'unqualified' acting city manager: Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga says it was the prerogative of city manager Moeketsi Mosola to name someone to act in his place while he was away. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Strandfontein CPF welcomes EFF involvement in anti-gang violence protest: The … [Read more...] about ‘It wasn’t me’ – Tshwane mayor distances himself from appointment of ‘unqualified’ acting city manager
Lesufi not pleased with upward adjustment of Maths results from IEB schools
Lesufi not pleased with upward adjustment of Maths results from IEB schools: Umalusi announced the approval of the 2018 matric exam results on Friday in Pretoria. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Energy Dept says too early to tell if fuel prices will continue to drop: The department announced on Friday the fuel price will decrease by more than R1 a litre for both … [Read more...] about Lesufi not pleased with upward adjustment of Maths results from IEB schools
Extraordinary Teacher Revered in New Biography ‘FROM SIBERIA TO ST KITTS: A Teacher’s Journey’
Extraordinary Teacher Revered in New Biography ‘FROM SIBERIA TO ST KITTS: A Teacher’s Journey’: Brooklyn, NY, December 28, 2018 – Author Ira Sumner Simmonds’ new book, ‘FROM SIBERIA TO ST. KITTS: A Teacher’s Journey,’ is a captivating and deeply researched biography of Zenaida Katzen, a master of foreign language instruction who embraced a … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Teacher Revered in New Biography ‘FROM SIBERIA TO ST KITTS: A Teacher’s Journey’
