{"id":19918,"date":"2013-05-22T20:29:09","date_gmt":"2013-05-22T18:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/dr-mamphela-ramphele-to-speak-at-african-education-week-in-johannesburg-in-june\/"},"modified":"2013-05-22T20:29:09","modified_gmt":"2013-05-22T18:29:09","slug":"dr-mamphela-ramphele-to-speak-at-african-education-week-in-johannesburg-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/dr-mamphela-ramphele-to-speak-at-african-education-week-in-johannesburg-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Mamphela Ramphele to speak at African Education Week in Johannesburg in June"},"content":{"rendered":"

Science teacher inspired Dr Ramphele \u201cto work hard and believe in myself\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEducators have a sacred duty to nurture talent and inspire every child to become, from all aspects, the best human being possible!\u201d \u2013 Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, says this will be her message when she delivers the keynote address during the opening session at the upcoming African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday, 20 June.<\/p>\n

African Education Week programme director Claire O\u2019Connell says: \u201cwe are extremely honoured to have Dr Ramphele at our event. Particularly since the theme this year is \u2018Building Future Leaders in Education\u2019, it is very apt for such an inspirational figure as Dr. Ramphele to address the people who directly serve and influence the learners and students of South Africa. Dr Ramphele\u2019s exceptional example of leadership has been witnessed throughout her formidable career in education, politics, medicine and business.\u201d<\/p>\n

The African Education Week Convention and Learning Expo is the meeting and trading platform for everyone who is passionate about improving the standard of education in Africa. Now in its 7th year, it remains the continent\u2019s leading educational resources and training event, attracting more education professionals than any other event.<\/p>\n

Science teacher inspired her: Dr Ramphele says she had one particular teacher at school who inspired her: \u201cMy science teacher, Mr Gouws. He encouraged me to work hard, to listen attentively and to believe in myself.\u201d<\/p>\n

She says the most important thing that needs to change in South African education today is \u201craising the level of expectations of what we are capable of: our children, teachers and citizens should ensure that mediocrity is relegated to history!\u201d<\/p>\n

Her thoughts on this year\u2019s theme of African Education Week, \u2018Building Future Leaders in Education\u2019: \u201cMake every child matter and ensure through interaction and encouragement that they become the best people they can!\u201d<\/p>\n

Joining Dr Ramphele for the opening session are education experts:
\n– Graeme Bloch, independent education expert
\n– Gavin Keller, a veteran education analyst and development activist
\n– Johannes Cronj\u00e9, Dean of Informatics and Design Cape Pensinsula University of Technology
\n– Louise van Rhyn, Executive Director of Symphonia,<\/p>\n

The co-located Career Indaba attracted more than 4000 learners last year. The expo aims to bridge the gap for students between studying and entering the world of work.<\/p>\n

Event dates:
\nWednesday, 19 June 2013: Pre-conference workshops
\nThursday, 20 June 2013: Opening keynote session, Learning Expo opens
\nFriday, 21 June 2013: Conference sessions, Learning Expo open
\nSaturday, 22 June 2013: Learning Expo open, Post conference workshops<\/p>\n

Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

Websites: www.educationweek.co.za ; www.careerindaba.co.za<\/p>\n

Contact:
\nCommunications manager: Annemarie Roodbol
\nTelephone: +27 21 700 3558
\nMobile: +27 82 562 7844
\nEmail: annemarie.roodbol@clarionevents.com<\/p>\n

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Author: Annemarie Roodbol<\/strong> from African Education Week<\/a>. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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