The importance of gaining foundational knowledge as a teacher

The importance of gaining foundational knowledge as a teacher

As society evolves rapidly in the age of AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the expectations of teachers are higher than ever. For student teachers, success begins with one essential building block: foundational knowledge. Recent WIL visits reveal that many...
Unpacking Neurodiversity: Focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Unpacking Neurodiversity: Focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorder

As classrooms become more inclusive, understanding neurodiversity isn’t just helpful, it is essential. The term neurodiversity is the new buzz word within the field of education. The concept of being neurodiverse means having a brain that functions differently from...
The Importance of a Reading Culture in the Classroom

The Importance of a Reading Culture in the Classroom

Read, read and read! As a learner, your teachers told you to read and as student teacher, you are telling your learners to read. What makes reading so important that it’s constantly emphasised, from the moment you are a learner to when you become the teacher?    Why...