by Nonkululeko Maringa | Apr 7, 2025 | Blogs
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...
by Nonkululeko Maringa | Apr 4, 2025 | Blogs
In multilingual classrooms, effective communication can be challenging. One solution educators are increasingly turning to is code-switching, a strategy that bridges language gaps and supports diverse learners. What is Code-Switching? Code-switching is a linguistic...
by Nonkululeko Maringa | Apr 3, 2025 | Blogs
Die Nasionale Lees Barometer – Suid-Afrika het in 2023 gevind dat daar slegs 37% volwassenes is wat ʼn fiksionele of nie-fiksionele boek besit, en 30% wat minstens een kinder- of jeugboek besit. Saam met hierdie statistieke was dit ook bekend gemaak dat daar meer as...
by Nonkululeko Maringa | Mar 28, 2025 | Blogs
Becoming a great teacher doesn’t just happen in the classroom. It starts with reflection—taking a step back to ask yourself, What worked? What didn’t? And what can I do better next time? As a student teacher, learning how to reflect is one of the most powerful tools...
by Nonkululeko Maringa | Mar 27, 2025 | Blogs
When stepping into your very own classroom, there are several emotions and thoughts flooding your mind. Being a new teacher and managing your own classroom can be challenging! You might question your decisions, wonder if you are doing the right thing or feel...
by Benita | Mar 14, 2025 | Blogs
On the 14th of March, the International Day of Mathematics is celebrated globally to highlight the beauty and importance of mathematics in our lives. The theme for this year is: Mathematics, Art, and Creativity. This theme reminds us that mathematics is more than just...