The IsiXhosa Language: development highlights
To celebrate the launch of our new Oxford Bilingual School Dictionary: isiXhosa and English, here are the highlights of the development of the language.Commonly Confused Words
There are a lot of words out there. In fact there are at least a quarter of a million distinct English words -and when you add on inflections, local vocabularies and words that are now obsolete, there are probably closer to three quarters of a million. So it’s not...Teachers as counsellors
Teachers spend a great deal of time with their learners and should be able pick up on behavioural or academic signs that a learner is struggling. In a school set-up, it’s important that teachers make themselves approachable and accessible to assist learners with any...Why you should consider a bilingual dictionary
“Africa is the only continent where the majority of children start school using a foreign language,” says Adama Ouane, director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning. Indeed, many South African learners who speak an African language at home battle to make the...Jenni Case’s speech on the art of teaching
“There are no silver bullets in education,” warns Jenni Case frankly. She would know. Jenni has dedicated her professional life to advancing education. With thirty-six articles on students’ learning experience, an international reputation, and multiple awards and...Dealing with the digital distraction in your classroom
Advances in technology have touched every facet of our lives, including education. Knowing how to use cellphones and tablets to encourage learning, while minimising the distractions they pose, is vital in 21st century classrooms. Here are some ideas to keep cellphone...Bright Ideas for studying at night
Some might find the glow of their lamp and the chirping of the crickets peaceful. Others might see it as a gauntlet dividing them from their ever so soft pillows. Preferences aside, studying at night is a fact of life. You’ve got to do it, so do it well. Here are some...Managing stress: triggers and effects
Stress is a response to a situation where one feels one is under pressure and fears one may not cope. Often teachers have to function during stressful periods. Recognise the effects and triggers of stress, and find out how to manage your stressed by taking the quiz...JP Bruwer’s unique approach to recording accounts
Accounting lecturer JP Bruwer is back with some notes that you don’t need to take to the photocopier. He’s explained basic accounting theory over a blues riff, tested out his rap flow to relay what debit and credit is about, jazzed up T-Accounts and now he’s strumming...
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