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 universities should start taking social media far more seriously | The Conversation
Social media can benefit or harm universities – and it must be carefully managed. ShutterstockSocial media is a risky space. Many people have learned this the hard way – 2016 began with several South Africans losing their jobs after making racist comments on Facebook and Twitter. Social media has also been used to expose people who hold racist views. These incidents are a … [Read more...] about Why universities should start taking social media far more seriously | The Conversation
.com | No South Africans killed or seriously injured in hajj stampede
Zwelenzima Vavi is threatening the ANC with his planned march, but actually he is testing support for a new political party led by Numsa, says Bo Mbindwane . Johannesburg – No South Africans were killed or seriously injured in the hajj stampede in Saudi Arabi, the department of international relations said on Friday. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South … [Read more...] about .com | No South Africans killed or seriously injured in hajj stampede
Is South Africa taking xenophobia seriously?
The inner city marches, the plethora of statements, civil society interventions and murals painted on the walls of fancy coffee shops all shout for an end to xenophobia. High-level government visits to foreigners displaced by violence, an outpouring of donations and support from ordinary people suggest that South Africa has reacted very strongly against another flare up of … [Read more...] about Is South Africa taking xenophobia seriously?
