by Oxford University Press | Feb 11, 2021 | Covid-19, Schools News
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...
by Oxford University Press | Oct 28, 2020 | Schools News
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...
by Oxford University Press | Oct 19, 2020 | Schools News
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...
by Oxford University Press | Oct 6, 2020 | Schools News
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...
by Oxford University Press | May 21, 2020 | Higher Education News
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...
by Oxford University Press | May 19, 2020 | Dictionaries, Covid-19
“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...
by Oxford University Press | May 15, 2020 | Higher Education News
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...
by Oxford University Press | May 6, 2020 | Higher Education News
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...
by Oxford University Press | Apr 29, 2020 | Higher Education News
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...
by Oxford University Press | Apr 24, 2020 | Higher Education News
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...
by Oxford University Press | Apr 9, 2020 | Higher Education News
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.
by Oxford University Press | Apr 8, 2020 | Higher Education News, Covid-19
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...
by Oxford University Press | Apr 3, 2020 | Higher Education News
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...
by Oxford University Press | Mar 31, 2020 | Higher Education News
The national lockdown has caused major disruptions to teaching schedules as colleges closed their doors around the country. This has pushed lecturers from all institutions to engage with online and remote teaching practices. Oxford University Press South...
by Oxford University Press | Mar 12, 2020 | Schools News
In the FET Phase (Grades 10 to 12), learners are faced with a myriad challenging (and often downright confusing) concepts with which they need to grapple, whether they choose Mathematical Literacy or (Pure) Mathematics. This is evident in the fact that these “hot...
by Oxford University Press | Feb 26, 2020 | Higher Education News
If you’re interested in the publishing industry or simply want to have a closer look at Oxford University Press South Africa – look no further than our recurring Editorial Profile feature. Editorial Profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Editorial team which...
by Oxford University Press | Jan 17, 2020 | Schools News
It might only be the beginning of the new school year, but before you know it, the first round of exams will be at your doorstep. Make studying simpler, interactive and fun from the start with Zoom In, our unique digital study series, now also available on Snapplify....
by Oxford University Press | Dec 11, 2019 | Schools News, Dictionary News, Dictionaries
Who needs a school dictionary these days? It’s easier to just google it, right? Wrong! Google may have the facts you’re after, but chances are the language expressing those facts is not suitable for your child’s age group, education phase1 or literacy level; and does...
by Oxford University Press | Nov 22, 2019 | Newsroom
The 2019 Sefika Awards took place on 27 August 2019 at the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town. These awards are voted for by booksellers in recognition of overall excellence in the Academic, Education and Trade fields. We are proud and honoured to have been awarded the title...
by Oxford University Press | Jun 14, 2019 | Higher Education News
If you’re interested in the publishing industry or simply want to have a closer look at Oxford University Press South Africa – look no further than our recurring Editorial Profile feature. Editorial Profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Editorial team which...
by Oxford University Press | Nov 12, 2018 | Schools News
After an arson-instigated fire caused devastation to a large part of their school’s infrastructure, learners and teachers at Athlone North Primary School once again have a library. After considering a number of schools as part of their 2018 CSI programme, Oxford...
by Oxford University Press | May 29, 2018 | Higher Education News
Ever wondered what the publishing process entails? Have a look at the above Infographic: Step 1: Market Research: Research is conducted to identify the target market and to shape the content and the financial viability to publish such a product Step 2:...
by Oxford University Press | Apr 20, 2018 | Dictionaries
School governing body (SGB) elections, which are South Africa’s biggest elections, second only to our national government elections, recently concluded at the end of March. Members, ranging from parents and teachers to school leaders and learners (in Grades 8-12),...
by Oxford University Press | Sep 6, 2017 | Dictionaries
Exciting news for South African learners, parents and teachers is that Oxford University Press South Africa is poised to publish the eagerly awaited second edition of its hugely successful Afrikaans-Engels English-Afrikaans Skoolwoordeboek School Dictionary. In...