Children's learning improves across all areas when they get the chance to make and appreciate art. ShutterstockThere were three keynote addresses at an education conference I attended recently. Each speaker dealt in some way or another with assessment, presenting statistics that highlighted South African pupils' poor performance - most particularly in maths and science. … [Read more...] about Why taking art education seriously could boost learning | The Conversation
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Why textbooks are a crucial part of every child’s learning journey | The Conversation
Extensive research shows that textbooks are crucial to children's learning. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s education system is widely accepted to be in crisis. An alarming number of its children are functionally illiterate and innumerate. Many schools lack equipment, infrastructure and even basic necessities like furniture. In this context, could improving access to textbooks … [Read more...] about Why textbooks are a crucial part of every child’s learning journey | The Conversation
New Brighton Teacher Training Centre to make learning easier for PE community |MyPE
Vodacom, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, unveiled the Algoa College Teacher Training Centre in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth today. The centre is one of Vodacom’s new information and technology (ICT) teacher centres aimed at improving technology and Internet access to communities. The goal is to contribute to the transformation of teaching and … [Read more...] about New Brighton Teacher Training Centre to make learning easier for PE community |MyPE
