by Nonkululeko Maringa | Feb 14, 2025 | Blogs
Teachers in South Africa face many challenges in today’s classrooms. Some of these challenges include teaching mathematics to young learners in an overcrowded classroom, with limited resources, or in a language that is not the learners’ home language. All these...
by Sarah Kruger | Jan 28, 2025 | Study Tips
As the new academic year begins, setting yourself up for success in your teaching degree starts with one key skill: organisation. Whether you’re just starting your journey to becoming an educator or you’re a seasoned student ready to tackle another year,...
by Nonkululeko Maringa | Dec 18, 2024 | Blogs
I began my teaching career in 2016, freshly graduated from university. A little boy, Sam’ was brought to my class in the middle of Term 2. He came with a district official and his grandmother, who both told me he was “troublesome.” All children are...
by Nonkululeko Maringa | Dec 18, 2024 | Blogs, Uncategorized
As a pre-service teacher, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges and responsibilities that come with teaching. However, it’s important to remember that teaching is a rewarding and fulfilling profession and that you have the power to make a...
by Nonkululeko Maringa | Dec 12, 2024 | Blogs
” The world outside the classroom may often be one of chaos, unkindness, and uncertainty, but when students walk through the door of your classroom let them feel comfortable, accepted, and welcome.” – Susan Turnipseed The learners you meet in...
by Nonkululeko Maringa | Dec 10, 2024 | Blogs
Most teachers in South African classrooms will encounter learners who struggle to learn as it affects 3% – 7% of the population (Statistics South Africa (2005). This means that throughout their teaching career, a teacher might come across a learner with this learning...
