Teachers are the key to the disruptive transformation the education world needs. But have our education systems adapted enough to support them in this modern world, where students are often as tech-savvy as teachers? Let’s reflect on how teachers are transforming education and the challenges that lie ahead. No technology, not even the most sophisticated […]
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Teachers have a unique and important responsibility in children’s lives. They help shape a child’s experience and understanding of the world and how to learn and live in it. This is especially true of preschool teachers – a preschool teacher is one of the earliest role models in a child’s life. Preschool teachers can help
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Many students reach senior high, or even Matric and beyond, without knowing what career they would like to pursue after school. Unfortunately, leaving this planning too late can cause great stress for both parents and students, and will likely limit one’s potential options, an education expert says. This is why early career guidance is vital
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Carfax Education, the leading global education consultancy, has launched the fifth annual Schools Index. Michaelhouse in KwaZulu-Natal has been listed as one of the top 150 private schools in the world. Categorised by region, prospective parents and pupils can now access The Schools Index: a list of the top 150 schools for 2024 from across
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While approximately four out of five South African adults have a bank account, a recent study by the World Bank reveals this has not spilled over into broader use of financial services, leaving many South Africans financially excluded. Adequate financial knowledge is critical to bridge the gap from day-to-day transactional savings accounts to financial empowerment.
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In South Africa, the ability to read for meaning is a critical skill that remains elusive for many children. According to the Reading Panel 2030 report, a staggering 78% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to foster a love of reading among students
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As exam season approaches, parents face the challenge of ensuring learners are adequately prepared. Exam stress can easily overwhelm students, especially when dealing with perceived complex subjects such as Physical Sciences and Mathematics. To address this, edtech solutions have emerged as powerful tools to help learners better understand, retain information and build the confidence they
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In recent years, the approach to determining school readiness has undergone significant changes. Traditionally, school readiness assessments in Grade 0 focused heavily on evaluating whether children met specific academic and developmental benchmarks. However, this method often overlooked the individual growth and unique strengths of each child. Today, there is a shift toward a more holistic
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Over the past decade, as the Cambridge curriculum gained popularity in South Africa, the number of schools and institutions offering this internationally recognised education pathway mushroomed across the country. However, as many parents who wanted to ensure their child received the best possible education came to realise, not all schools are equally equipped to deliver
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As educators and parents, we often meet children who don’t fit neatly into traditional moulds. These children may struggle in conventional classrooms, not because they lack ability but because their abilities far exceed what standard environments can accommodate. Gifted children frequently display traits like attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety – elements of
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