Charlene Smith reports on how Aids will change the face of schools in the near future Over the next decade Aids will change every facet of our lives. The traditional school day could disappear with travelling teachers giving focussed lessons for a short while before moving on and the community ensuring children do homework and […]
Jenni Karlson explains how the maintenance of the school environment is a lesson in itself Teachers transmit stereotyped roles to learners through the activities they organise. This is referred to as a hidden curriculum and how it operates in the cleaning of schools. The cleaning of schools became such a contentious issue for parents in […]
Edwin Naidu reports on trends in student enrolments for teacher training Registration is underway for the 2001 tertiary year but what lies in store for South Africa’s tertiary system? On the cards is massive change geared towards creating a coherent, seamless higher education sector. However, the proposed revamp put forward by the Council on Higher […]
Nawaal Deane spoke to Strini Pillai, of popular South African soapie, Generations, about life before fame Did you know that you wanted to be an actor when you were in school? I was an all rounder, always involved in singing, dancing and acting from primary school level. Academically I was a good student and achieved […]
“Many, many people have been just as troubled morally and spiritually as you are right now. Happily, some of them have kept records of their troubles. You’ll learn from them — if you want to. Just as some day, if you have something to offer, someone will learn something from you. It’s a beautiful reciprocal […]
Libby Young finds plenty of information on tertiary study options on the Internet The new year often sparks a bout of introspection about the future, when many learners will be pondering which career path to take. There is plenty of help available online, from university websites with curriculum advice to sites offering tips for honing […]
THE new school year got off to a dramatic start with Education Minister Professor Kader Asmal wielding a big stick during his surprise visits to schools where he found educators and learners still idle on the first day. The Minister visited schools in the Northern Province and Gauteng during opening day to ascertain whether learning […]
Thuthuka Maseko presents alternatives to redeployment for teachers The Department of Education should start looking at its redeployment and retrenchment policy, as it is not only an inconvenience to teachers, but also to their families. It has been estimated that only 5% of people can handle the shock of retrenchment without some form of assistance. […]
There should be a special concession for schools and libraries logging onto the information superhighway, writes Parthy Chetty Information and communication technologies (ICT) are having an increasing influence on education, among other systems. In order for all learners and educators to benefit from the impact of ICT, it is necessary to create an affordable level […]
Sibanengi Dube discovers that a teacher found guilty of forging report cards has yet to pay for his crime An East Rand teacher who was found guilty of selling school reports by the Gauteng disciplinary committee is still at work and has not yet paid the R6 000 he was fined. Gauteng Department of Education […]