Authors: Caroline Long and Tim Dunne This research explores approaches to the mathematics curriculum in the primary school in South Africa in order to understand why the mathematics standard is dropping; why learners are not grasping mathematical concepts easily; and where the ‘disconnect’ is between policy makers, educators and learners. There are three approaches involved …
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Authors: Jugathambal Ramdhani and S Ramsaroop Stimulating passion and creativity in pre-service teachers is sometimes a difficult task. Many of these students may not have internalised positive teaching experiences which they can model. However, it is clear that aesthetically enjoyable teaching strategies that involve students creatively have a very positive effect on their understanding of …
The reawakening of teaching through aesthetics in education: students’ perspectives Read More »
Author: Nicholas Spaull A great majority of South African students are taught in a language that, for them, is a second or third language. Does this explain the high levels of underperformance in reading and mathematics? This study is based on two tests that were given to 3 402 Grade 3 students from all 11 …
Authors: Caroline Long, Tim Dunne & Gabriel Mokoena For some time, education departments have believed that the more we test, the more likely it will be that the education system will improve. However, there has been little substantial improvement in the areas of greatest need. Obviously socio-economic disadvantage needs to be factored in. Another possible …
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