We need to re-evaluate the purpose and delivery of learning, so that all citizens are equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century, among them fighting climate change and adapting to technological disruption
Attention has been given to democratic South Africa’s first matric pass rate of more than 80%, but the reality is that schools with a 0% pass rate still exist
My mother was a domestic worker and my father a miner, and I went to school in the townships
By sharing their ideas and knowledge, they can change the world. What’s holding them back?
Boundaries at all levels limit the exchange of ideas necessary to resolve complex global problems
The Eastern Cape had the most-improved performance, and the Free State achieved its top spot in the provincial pecking order
Education that complements robots, sustainability, minimum wages and retirement age come into it
But still no clarity after motions in the senate, council and academic freedom committee
A report on displaced people criticises governments that fail to ensure children get a good education — but recognises progress in some countries
Expensive public schools taking in fee-exempt learners means only a handful will benefit
Most South Africans have little idea about 4IR or it’s potential impact
Learner outcomes were improved by building the leadership of under-performing schools
The fourth industrial revolution brings opportunities but also challenges for young teachers and teacher educators
There’s a shortage of skilled labour and private-public sector investment may be the solution
Young people study from textbooks that reinforce stereotypes and omit women’s historical contributions
A recent study revealed that indigenous people see the introduction of formal education as having brought ill-health
The conference will bring together different role players in society to discuss opportunities for expanding Africa’s education sector
In schools, the restorative approach removes the climate of fear that negatively affects teaching and learning
Much more support of homemade nutrition programmes is needed to ensure gaps are filled
Investing in education across the continent is becoming vital
Have we become a society that is so hardened that we no longer care about the future of our children?
Many SADC countries are using scarce resources to service loans instead of offering public services
‘I’ve always loved learning’
Education policy has always been, and will continue to be, closely related to South Africans’ social conditions
Unemployment, corruption, unfair distribution of wealth and the frustration at the cost of living are all powder kegs waiting to explode.
Conflicts and crises impede the implementation of the UN’s fourth sustainable development goal
There are myriad reasons why this very significant demographic choose not to vote
It only takes a good human being, who treats everyone
with respect, to cast doubt on one’s ability to kill off God
‘My learners’ achievements become my achievements’
‘You must be the change that you want to see in your school and in your community’
‘To recognise a dedicated educational activist who led by example’
‘I believe in talking with children in order to bring and find lasting behavioural change’