10 tips for keeping up with your studies during isolation
With hours blurring into days and days into months, now is as good a time as any to make sure you are preparing for your exams. And with national lockdown levels fluctuating, and of the reality of studying in isolation always a possibility, it’s a good idea to be...Going digital saves time!
New technologies, such as social media, cell phones, digital devices, and apps for almost everything, have sparked fierce debate. On the one hand, there are those who fiercely favour technology and cannot picture their life without it. On the other hand, some people...Become a VOCAL Online Teacher!
When John Savery created an acronym in 2005, he hoped it would be useful to teachers in their attempts to be successful in online teaching (Savery, 2005: 141). Visual, Organized, Compassionate, Analytical, and Leader-by-Example were the words used to create the...7 Simple Suggestions For Blended Learning
The terms “hybrid” and “blended” learning are the new “it” words in a post-pandemic education system. Nevertheless, how can you know whether you are doing things correctly or not? There appears to be an infinite number of authors claiming to be experts in this field...Tips for learning vocabulary
The key to learning a new language is building up your vocabulary. Here are some tips for learners of English to learn new words. Read, read, read The more you read — especially novels, but also magazines and newspapers — the more words you’ll...Taking a thematic approach to learning a new language
In South Africa, most children are required to learn a second language (called the First Additional Language – FAL) at Foundation Phase level (Grades 1-3). For the vast majority of non-English HL speakers in our multilingual society, that FAL is English as from Grade...How to build solid mathematics foundations at primary level
Oxford University Press brought together maths education experts from around the world for a series of online expert panels and webinars to consider how we can equip maths learners for the future. This is one in a series of adapted blog posts that highlight the key...The benefits of learning a second Additional Language from Grade R/1
The Department of Basic Education is committed to rolling out their Incremental Introduction of African Languages (IIAL) policy from Foundation Phase level (Grade 1-3), which eventually will require all South African learners to learn at least one of South Africa’s...Learning styles and strategies for effective learning
A learning style is the learner’s preferred way of learning. It is their unique way of understanding and remembering information for assignments, tests and especially for the exams. Encourage your learners to capitalise on their strengths and learn more...Taking a thematic approach to learning a new language
In South Africa, most children are required to learn a second language (called the First Additional Language – FAL) at Foundation Phase level (Grades 1-3). For the vast majority of non-English HL speakers in our multilingual society, that FAL is English as from Grade...Preparing your pre-schooler for reading
According to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) of 2016, almost 80% of South African Grade 4 learners do not understand what they read. One cause of this is that many teachers are overwhelmed by large classes, and another is that schools lack...Q&A: Demystifying and overcoming reading challenges with Elizabeth Nadler-Nir (Part 2)
Respected speech-language therapist Elizabeth Nadler-Nir unpacks the common and uncommon reading challenges experienced by children, and how Oxford Reading Safari – a unique, personalised and online reading programme – addresses them. She also provides...AMESA mathematics webinar with UCT’s Tatiana Sango and Sanet Steyn
Oxford University Press South Africa, in proud collaboration with AMESA (Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa), hosted a free webinar on Saturday, 17 October, to support mathematics teachers to develop and enhance Grade 12 learners’ problem solving...Q&A: Demystifying and overcoming reading challenges with Elizabeth Nadler-Nir (Part 1)
We sat down (virtually) with respected speech-language therapist Elizabeth Nadler-Nir, who is the brainchild behind Oxford Reading Safari (ORS). She tells us a bit about herself, what inspired her to invent ORS, and shares simple tips for parents to keep their...Getting to know our TVET Sales consultant: Khosi Manqele
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...How dictionaries can support home learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
“The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis, an economic crisis, and also a crisis for children’s education,” say the authors of a recent article titled “COVID-19 and Children’s Education”1. The education crisis is widespread: According to UNESCO, more than 1,2 billion...Getting to know our TVET Sales team: Liezl Visagie
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...Getting to know our TVET Sales consultant: Itumeleng Moremi
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...Getting to know our TVET Sales team: Shevonne Davids
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...Getting to know our TVET Sales consultant: Koena Namethe
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...Understand Exam Questions!
Answering the questions correctly in you exam begins with understanding the questions properly. Here is a guide to understanding exam questions and succeeding in your studies.Support for teaching remotely during Covid-19 for lecturers
Finding the new normal seems like a monumental task and for every person that will mean something different. Lecturers will have to find ways to teach in this dauntingly fast changing ‘new normal’ which will take a lot of ingenuity and a mind shift from...Support for remote teaching during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown!
We have been looking at ways to support you and hope that you found the online teaching article we shared on our global blog, inspirational. Epigeum is a leading provider of online courses designed to assist universities and colleges in changing their...
Bigger, better, brighter
and more beautiful than ever before!
Brand new editions of our popular CAPS-linked bilingual dictionaries for South African learners in Grade R to 4
360° teaching at your fingertips
The all-in-one teacher’s toolbox
