With two out of every three marriages ending in divorce, parent-child relationships are suffering writes Katherine Bain Marital conflict and divorce can create serious instability in the family and insecurity in a child. This immense disruption in the home life can create a situation that serves as a dysfunctional learning experience in all aspects of […]
Kader Asmal says teachers are under-prepared for the changes in Curriculum 2005 and the changes in governance outlined in the South African Schools Act Speaking at the launch of the University of Natal’s new Faculty of Education last month, Minister of Education Kader Asmal said it was crucial to establish education as a respected first […]
Thandi is the head girl of one of Johannesburg’s most prestigious private schools. She loves English, history and politics and wants to become a lawyer. Almost certainly she will become a leader of the next generation. Many people are advising her to take a Bachelor of Commerce (B Comm) degree rather than a Bachelor of […]
The future of distance learning should become more clear as moves to merge the University of South Africa, Technikon South Africa (TSA) and the distance learning campus of Vista University get underway. Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, is chairing the group of academics exploring the proposed merger between the Unisa, […]
The University of Fort Hare is helping teachers to embrace change in the new curriculum, writes Julia Grey When the University of Fort Hare started its distance education project (UFHDEP) in 1997, a staggering 40% of 60 000 teachers in the Eastern Cape were not adequately qualified. Mark Evans of the UFHDEP believes the project […]
The blueprint to instil a strong sense of patriotism in the educators and learners of today, in order for them to become better citizens of tomorrow, was released late last month. Entitled Manifesto on Values, Education and Democracy, the document encourages all South Africans to embrace the spirit of a democratic, non-racial and non-sexist South […]
Teacher warned to stop hugging or touching girls, writes Julia Grey A private school in the Northern Province has been rocked by allegations of misconduct, including a claim that bursaries are being granted in exchange for sex. Teaching staff at St Marks College made the allegations against deputy principal Frank Lebotsa and acting head Simon […]
Headmasters from all over the country are to discuss the impact of HIV/Aids on the teaching profession, writes Edwin Naidu Against a background that HIV/Aids will wipe out most teachers in Africa within a decade, principals from around South Africa will meet in Cape Town this month to address various concerns in education. The Manifesto […]
Taking issue As promised, I will be talking to some special people. My guest this month is Linda Chisholm, chair of the review committee on Curriculum 2005 and the ministerial project committee on curriculum implementation. How far have we come since the review of Curriculum 2005? Following the release of the review committee report in […]
HIV/Aids Q&A In July, 190 world leaders and thousands of non-governmental organisations met at the United Nations to discuss ways to stop HIV infection and how to care better for those infected. This month, the Teacher continues its monthly HIV/Aids column as its contribution in the fight against the disease. Q: Dear Charlene We are […]