Writing an Argumentative Essay 101
We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘think before you speak’. It’s generally said in quite a supportive way – often after someone hasn’t! But the saying makes a good point, especially when it comes to putting forward an effective argument. Arguments are vehicles for...Publisher Profile: Penny Lane
If you’re interested in the publishing industry or simply want to have a closer look at Oxford University Press Southern Africa – look no further than our recurring Publisher Profile feature. Publisher Profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Publishers which...Sparking the conversation on literacy: Q&A with Marcie Craig Post
Marcie Craig Post is Executive Director of the International Literacy Association (ILA), which supports the Pan-African Reading for All Conference. Here she shares some insights about her organisation, its links with the conference, and what she has learned during her...Working knee to knee with schools in Kenya
Teachers need a range of culturally relevant, locally developed tools if they are to improve literacy in their learners. This statement by Professor Helen Inyega from the University of Nairobi in Kenya summed up four presentations which she delivered at the combined...Inspired by reading…
Two Tanzanian teachers attending the Pan-African Literacy for All conference have been so inspired by the event that they have ambitions to form a reading association in the country. Pamela Bhanji of the Foundation International School and Albert Katagira of Usiime...Sparking the conversation on literacy: Q&A with three Kenyan teachers
Earlier this year, three Kenyan teachers won places at the Pan-African Literacy for All Conference 2015 thanks to competitions sponsored by Oxford University Press. Salyne Nyongesa, teacher at St Anthony Boy’s High School in Kitale, Pete Ombwogor, Principal at St...Animals: a new tool for fighting illiteracy?
Animals don’t often feature in lists of tools used to combat literacy issues, but one South African researcher has highlighted the positive impact that our furry friends can have on reading levels. Zanne van Eeden, a Masters of Education student at the University of...Engaging teachers to improve local language literacy
For optimal literacy and learning, young children should be taught in their mother tongue. At RASA2015 – the combined 9th Pan African Reading for All and the 10th Reading Association of South Africa conference – which took place in Cape Town last week, this...Kenyan reading project showcased at Pan-African Literacy Conference
In the Kajiado region of Kenya, literacy is an important issue. Research indicates that just 30 percent of parents are able to read and write, and there low levels of literacy among teachers. A project designed to address these problems was highlighted at the 2015...
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