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School reports have not changed much since my own schooling years in the 1960s. They continue to be ‘log positions’ in the race to the top one or the top three. For a few learners, this is quite motivating (or the system would have changed a long time ago). However, there can only be one […]

As Joseph Addison said, ‘colour speaks all languages’. I truly believe that colour is a language on its own. Why should learning be dull and boring paragraphs, with lines and lines of sentences? My mission is to speak a colourful language full of pictures that draw children’s attention. Working in the ECD sector (creche and […]

Bellarmine Nneji, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education One of the goals most of the world has agreed on is education for sustainable development. This means development that considers present concerns without compromising the interests of future generations. Nations develop through education that takes care of the present and the future. As I have argued […]

Looking back at recent years, this year has started off better than expected. Until recently, we haven’t been able to see our learners as often as usual, and keeping the disruptions in teaching in mind, there might be a need to offer extra support. How can we assist our young learners who need extra support? […]

The idea that teaching is one of the most challenging professions is not lost on anyone, let alone BIC® Stationery, a brand in continuous awe of all educators. This is why the brand has used the ‘Colour Your Classroom’ campaign as an opportunity to reward teachers with exciting prizes that can breathe new life into […]

Bullying doesn’t just happen on the playground. Even teachers experience bullying by other staff members and it’s not as uncommon as you may think. We spoke to Grant Saptoe, a specialist on the subject of bullying in the workplace. Grant gives his expert opinion on how to deal with workplace bullying and what teachers and […]

In our ever-changing technological world, the Coding and Robotics curriculum is vital in exposing our learners to new technologies within the schooling environment and building a foundation of knowledge for the Intermediate and Senior Phase. The Coding and Robotics curriculum aims to guide and prepare learners to solve problems, think critically, work collaboratively and creatively, […]

I sometimes get asked if mindfulness is only for children who suffer from anxiety, or only for children who struggle to sit still and concentrate, or only for late teens and older. The answer to all of these questions is no. Mindfulness can benefit any child – whether they’re anxious or not, whether they can […]

My father was an avid newspaper reader, so newspapers were a permanent fixture in our home. As a young girl of about 10 years old, I loved the children’s magazine pull-outs found inside the Sunday newspaper. The puzzles inside these magazines enamoured me, and my sister and I would fight over the crossword puzzle page.  […]

A new year brings new challenges and opportunities, and even though we don’t know what lies around the corner, there are some things you can do to prepare for the year ahead. We have compiled a few handy tips to help you get off to a good start.  1. Source textbooks and organise lesson materials […]

At just 11 years old, Claremont High School is making waves in the education space in Cape Town. The school was started by the Western Cape Education Department in 2011, with the aim of creating a challenging yet enabling environment, focused on promoting outstanding academic performance among pupils whose backgrounds do not typically allow access […]

It was not too long ago that people in the workforce, across industries, feared mass job losses brought on by emerging technologies. However, as time went by and technology became more widely understood, it became evident that these emerging technologies were offering an opportunity for future employment instead. The Future of Jobs report by the World Economic […]

Debra Lynne Shepherd, Stellenbosch University Estimating how many learners have dropped out of school as a consequence of the COVID pandemic is an issue governments across the globe are trying to pin down. The subject has been open to intense debate in South Africa and often receives additional attention when the results for the final […]

Lunchbox? Check. New colouring pencils, exercise books, and backpack? Double-check!  The end of the school holidays is bittersweet but heading back to school means seeing friends and working towards new milestones, for educators and learners alike. It’s an exciting time chock full of small joys, like awesome new stationery. And how these tools have changed! […]

If you’ve created amazing teaching resources, you could also be boosting your income with a Teacha! store. Whether you’ve already set up your store, or you’re still looking into it, you may be wondering how you can grow your business and ensure its success. We touched base with Jenna Swano, one of Teacha!’s top sellers […]