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...Career options: nine pointers to guide decision making
It’s the time of year when learners in the Senior and FET Phases start to explore their interests and think about their career options. Research plays a significant part in this process and is a vital step for learners in order to make informed decisions about their...Analysing an exam question 101
While a sound knowledge of the subject being tested is integral to exam success, it’s also about how you answer the questions. Aligning your knowledge with the specific intention of the question will ensure you get the best results. There are many types of exam...SWOT analysis: choosing a suitable career path
A SWOT analysis is a useful exercise to help learners know and understand their strengths and weaknesses as many of them contemplate life after school. Assist them to evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to determine what type of career they...Exam Strategies 101
No matter how well you’ve studied, everyone begins their exam with a blank piece of paper. Studying is like preparing for a journey and as soon as you start writing, you set foot on it. Here are some strategies for you to get the best mileage out of your studying...“Why isn’t the word I want in my school dictionary?”
We all know the feeling. You come across a word you’re not sure of. You take your dictionary, find the right place – but the word’s not there! If this sounds familiar, pause before you write off your dictionary as being no good except as a doorstop. Bear...Exam Preparation 101
“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war” wrote Sun Tzu in The Art of War. As dramatic as it might seem, it’s applicable to entering an exam. Students who study successfully do so by applying successful learning strategies. Cramming the night before is like...Unlocking the benefits of multilingual education
One of the many basic human rights children across the African continent miss out on is the right to education in their mother tongue. This may not be as immediately shocking an image as children facing abuse or starvation, but in the long run the results are...Staying healthy for the exams
Exam time can be a very stressful period for many learners, especially if they neglect their health and wellbeing. Share these handy tips with your learners for keeping healthy and focused during the examinations.Drawing up a personal study timetable
Hard work can take you far but well planned hard work can take you even further. If you really want to get the most out of your studying a timetable is essential. The trick is to draw up something that works for you – instead of you just working for it. Here’s a guide...Accounting Basics Unplugged
If only our brains could store academic work as easily as they stock up on pop songs! You can spend two hours studying a page of notes and still struggle to recall them later that day but after 30 seconds exposure to a pop song, you’ll wake up with it stuck in your...
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