Learning Zone – Taking Textbooks into the Future
Learning Zone redefines what a textbook can be. “People assume that when we talk about a ‘textbook’, we mean an inaccessible, dense tome. Nothing could be further from the truth,” points out Oxford University Press Southern Africa Higher Education and Trade Director...Seven Student Life Hacks & Tips
For those of us who have googled life hacks we know that the internet is chock-a-block with all sorts of cunning ways to organise clothing and prevent keys from being lost. What about life hacks for students? Student life isn’t always easy. Lectures and working take...Six time saving tips for teachers
Teachers by profession are known to be experts at multitasking, and often have to fit a range of tasks, such as admin, teaching, assessments, discussions, and classroom management into a single day Find out how you can get the most out of your teaching time with these...Practical ideas for informal assessment
Who says assessment can’t be fun! Using informal methods of assessment is a great way to tell if learners fully understand new concepts as they are being taught. Try some of these fun ways to assess your learners.Sindiwe Magona on the Power of Words
Sindiwe Magona understands the power of words. As a writer, as a teacher, as a motivational speaker and as an activist – she has used words and her ability with them to make her mark on the world. Sindiwe has an impressive portfolio including poetry, plays and novels...Assignment Research Guide
There’s nothing much more reassuring for a student than writing an essay with a healthy stack of information by their side. But how do you get all that info? Is there a trick? Is it a secret? Let our handy Assignment Research Guide Infographic show you the...Setting Goals
There is no time like the present to highlight the importance of planning and setting realistic goals with your learners. Goals help us to achieve the things we want in life. They are different from dreams and wishes in that we need to take active steps to achieve our...Your Ultimate Guide to Varsity Success is here
Who is Professor Bloom? If you haven’t met the mysterious and charismatic mastermind behind the study revolution you’re missing out and need to watch our introduction video to studying smart right now. Of course effective studying is not the only tool for success and...Figures of Speech
Figures of speech are often used to make writing lively and interesting. The key to figurative language is to identify it, describe it and explain the effect it has. Discover the meaning of these frequently used figures of speech.Notes on Note Taking
Despite the invention of smart phones, laptops and tablets, not much has changed when it comes to note taking. It doesn’t take long to realize that just writing everything down exactly as you hear it is going to give you a sore wrist, make your notebook disappear very...The ‘Six Cs’ of Good Writing
Writing can be a lot of things: a simple Facebook status, an intricate poem, an 800- page epic, the instructions for a pack of noodles. Writing can always be what it needs to be and do what it needs to do. Academic writing is a vehicle for students to show their...Peer pressure
The teen years are renowned for transition, growth and change as many teenagers develop and come to know who they are. Some of these changes include the pressure of fitting in and being accepted by peers, and can be rather challenging for a large number of teens....100 Years of Oxford University Press Southern Africa Blossoms at Kirstenbosch
This year marks the centenary of Oxford University Press Southern Africa and its publishing legacy in South Africa. To celebrate this milestone a staff event was held at the world renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The gardens showcase five of South...
What is bullying?
This world-wide, age-old problem crosses the boundaries of race, age and gender, and creates serious barriers to learning. Share the different types of bullying with your learners to assist them in identifying when being bullied, and help keep them safe during the...Study planning
Realistic study planning should be designed to match your personality and lifestyle. Making general resolutions, such as ‘I will study X number of hours per day or week’, does not usually work and can make you feel frustrated, guilty, and inadequate. The...Your 2015 back-to-school checklist
It’s the start of yet another exciting school year with new learners, new activities and new challenges. This may all seem very overwhelming at first, but a new year brings with it an array of new possibilities such as making new friends, developing your skills and...Research 101
“To let the brain work without sufficient material is like racing an engine. It racks itself to pieces,” said iconic investigator Sherlock Holmes. No matter how great your ideas are or how well you can write, research is what gives academic work traction. Starting...Dictionary versus Thesaurus
Whether it’s Laurel and Hardy, Calvin and Hobbes or Woody and Buzz, popular culture loves a good duo. There’s just so much on offer when the right match is struck; not only do we get two great characters but we get the synergy between the two of them. It’s not just...The Flipped Classroom Approach
The Flipped Classroom approach to teaching and learning is turning the tables on how modern education works. It radically reduces the contact time between lecturers and students but keeps classroom results constant. The New Media Consortium’s annual Horizon report...Making the decision
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”- Abraham Lincoln It is important to follow a strategic decision-making process when making an informed career choice. Share this five-step process called the PACED decision making Process with your learners to help...Oxford & Cambridge Dragon Boat Race 2014
Developing your own skills as a teacher
After a busy year in the classroom, deciding on what skills you would like to acquire or improve is essential. Have a look at some great ways you can develop and enhance your own skills as a teacher. Specialising in a particular area By specialising in a particular...Key Exam Question Words
Exam questions don’t just ask for a specific area of information- they ask for that information to be given in a specific way. There’s a difference between name and describe or analyse and discuss. To really nail an exam it’s not just about having the answers; it’s...
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