Teachers, principals enthusiastic about improving the quality of basic education

Teachers, principals, and academics from the basic education sector responded enthusiastically to a call to participate in a national discussion on basic education that will be held in Durban from 2 – 4 April 2012. Ms Mary Metcalfe, chairperson of this event, says she is very excited and encouraged by this response, which reflects the [...]

What is a “PLN”?

Julian Wood at TeachMeet Leads 2011 explains a Personal Learning Network and how teachers can benefit from this.

Why not hold a TeachMeet in your area?

I can hear you asking, “A TeachMeet? What is that?” I asked the same question before attending the Partners in Learning Institute in July 2011. Baldev Singh, one of our presenters, who is a founder of http://imagineeducation.org in the UK introduced the idea to us. He said this informal type of professional development is starting [...]

Three SA teachers attend Microsoft’s inaugural Partners in Learning Institute week in Redmond, Washington

Any teacher interested in integrating technology with the curriculum would jump at a chance to visit Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond to attend their Partners in Learning Institute, wouldn’t they? Well I consider myself in that category and from 24th – 31st July I had the privilege of such a visit! This PIL Institute is a [...]

Finland’s education success

When it comes to international results, Finland’s schools score consistently at the top. However, pupils study the fewest number of class hours in the developed world. The BBC travels to Helsinki to find out the secret of the Finns’ education success.

Are South African teachers lazy?

What really constitutes an advantaged and a disadvantaged school though? Is an advantaged school one where you walk into every classroom and see an interactive whiteboard and a laptop in front of every learner? Is an advantaged school one that is built out of bricks and has airconditioning, electricity and running water? When will the South African Department of Education realise that good education starts with the teacher?

Are You A Twit?

Its been credited with aiding and abetting revolutions, been used as a military intelligence gathering tool, helped keep potplants alive, assisted smokers to kick the habit, given tips to would-be chefs, helped a South African president connect for votes and it has even kept a fresh batch of popcorn at the ready for those needing [...]

The BEST Teacher Ever!

There’s a story from many years ago of a primary school teacher. Her name was Mrs. Thompson and as she stood in front of her fifth grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said she loved them all the same. But that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard.

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