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Adult Education

Inquiry-based science education training for natural sciences teachers in Oudtshoorn
Partner Content
/ 21 November 2023

Inquiry-based science education training for natural sciences teachers in Oudtshoorn

An interesting, exciting, engaging and rewarding experience to attend

By Advancing Knowledge NPC
Adult education for professional growth
Partner Content
/ 17 November 2023

Adult education for professional growth

Lifelong learning is no longer just a choice; it has become a necessity.

By Wits Plus
Dream of studying comes true
Article
/ 7 November 2019

Dream of studying comes true

When outsourcing ended at Mandela University it gave contract workers more than just a job

By Zandile Mbabela
Postgraduate funding needs a boost
Article
/ 27 September 2019

Postgraduate funding needs a boost

There’s a shortage of skilled labour and private-public sector investment may be the solution

By Shireen Motala and Saurabh Sinha
If not now, later: Women’s vulnerability to HIV risk
Article
/ 30 November 2018

If not now, later: Women’s vulnerability to HIV risk

Keeping girls at school could reduce their vulnerability to infection. But women’s lack of empowerment will affect this intervention’s success

By Staff Reporter
​A roadmap to success
Article
/ 13 November 2018

​A roadmap to success

MAP accelerates the careers of those who have managerial experience but lack general business knowledge

By Advertorial
TCSM celebrates 50 years of excellence
Article
/ 26 October 2018

TCSM celebrates 50 years of excellence

The department continuously introduces counter-disruptive innovation in a world of increasing competition

By Staff Reporter
​Purpose-driven higher education must meet the demands of the new revolution
Article
/ 20 September 2018

​Purpose-driven higher education must meet the demands of the new revolution

New generation universities need to be proactive in contributing to economic growth

By Staff Reporter
Thuto Thipe
Article
/ 31 August 2018

Thuto Thipe

Academic, Yale University

By Carl Collison
Postgraduate opportunities
Article
/ 10 August 2018

Postgraduate opportunities

There are several bursary opportunities still available

By Itumeleng Molefi
English teachers’ incompetencies exposed after they fail vocabulary tests
Article
/ 27 May 2016

English teachers’ incompetencies exposed after they fail vocabulary tests

But English first additional language educators have been thwarted since their own school days, writes Prega Govender.

By Prega Govender
Never too old to learn the three Rs
Africa
/ 23 September 2015

Never too old to learn the three Rs

Mohammud Modibbo, thought to be the oldest pupil in Nigeria, has died at the age of 94.

By David Smith and Suzan Chala
Adult education fails its teachers
Article
/ 25 June 2015

Adult education fails its teachers

Colleges are closing down in the transition from one government department to another.

By Victoria John
Adults to get a crack at a new matric equivalent
Article
/ 20 June 2014

Adults to get a crack at a new matric equivalent

Adults completing this qualification will have shown that they are able to read, write clearly, problem-solve, and apply their knowledge skilfully.

By Elizabeth Burroughs
No image available
Article
/ 30 March 2012

ABC for economic growth

Employers must support the recent green paper’s vision of skills training for adults.

By Staff Reporter
Prioritising the realities that students face
Article
/ 14 October 2011

Prioritising the realities that students face

Adult students, though highly committed, are being sidelined by budgetary priorities.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 19 August 2011

Readings of rights

South Africa needs to promote literacy programmes from women more agressively.

By Pat Dean
No image available
Article
/ 21 April 2011

From ashes to assets

Ten steps to help South African adult education rise from its ruins.

By Staff Reporter
Being serious about development
Article
/ 10 December 2010

Being serious about development

The big question about adult basic education and the poverty gap has not yet been asked at national level, argues <B>Pat Dean</b>.

By Pat Dean
Adults learn to read, write and count
Article
/ 10 September 2010

Adults learn to read, write and count

The Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign is on its way to fulfilling its goal of changing the lives of 4,7-million disadvantaged South Africans by 2015.

By Staff Reporter
Education ‘a priority’ in solving SA’s ills
Article
/ 4 August 2010

Education ‘a priority’ in solving SA’s ills

Education will solve poverty, unemployment and growing inequalities in South Africa, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Tuesday.

By Phumza Sokana
From tragedy to farce
Article
/ 26 July 2010

From tragedy to farce

Adult education is not a "nice to have", it’s a necessity — and it’s time for Blade Nzimande to pick up his spear, says <b>John Aitchison</b>.

By Staff Reporter
Offering a real second chance
Article
/ 26 July 2010

Offering a real second chance

The skills and money are there, writes <b>Andrew Miller</b>. But what of political will?

By Andrew Miller
No image available
Article
/ 22 June 2009

Almost a secret

Generally speaking the implementation of adult education policy has been weak and the ministerial report to remedy this falls short

By Staff Reporter

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