Five tips for preparing your learners for the Senior Phase
Although learners have been exposed to many of the skills required in Senior Phase during the Intermediate Phase, they need to be prepared for what is expected of them in Senior Phase and especially at high school. These five tips will help your learners prepare for...New bilingual isiXhosa school dictionary includes 433 key curriculum words
Most children in South Africa learn their school subjects in a language that is not their home language. This puts a barrier between the child and the subject he’s studying, and also makes the teacher’s job harder, as she tries to help children understand...Five factors to consider when prescribing a textbook
If a lecturer’s job is to ignite that spark of knowledge in students, and fan it into full strength, then a good textbook can be the mind’s tinder. Prescribing the right textbook is an important decision and can create a lot of pressure for a lecturer. There are so...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...Join the study revolution now
For something that’s supposed to enlighten, tertiary education can be very confusing for a new student. Many students are shocked when their work efforts don’t pay off as they did in high school. Why? What’s happened? Is there some kind of secret? Yes, there is! And...Madiba’s Story
Madiba would have celebrated his 96th birthday today. This month’s infographic takes a look at some of the key milestones in his extraordinary life.Why do I need a South African dictionary?
Receiving a ‘happy letter’ would have anyone but a South African scratching his head. Locally it refers to ‘a certificate approving the completed work of a building contractor, signed by a customer or beneficiary of a house in a low-cost development programme before...Market Day success: increase funds for your school
Market Days are a fun initiative to raise funds for your school. While they require preparation, organisation and energy, the common goal of raising money for your school not only increases essential funds, but also promotes learning and teamwork. To encourage...The Oxford Story
With a history dating back to 1478 when our first book was printed, we are proud to share our story of establishing ourselves on African soil with you. Read more about The Oxford Story here.Schools that say NO to drugs
Drug use by learners, on or off the schools grounds, is unfortunately a global problem. Drug abuse is blind to income, race or age. Teachers working in “up market” private schools and government-funded schools located in the toughest of neighbourhoods are fighting the...Exam survival tips for crunch time
Share these tips with your learners well before exams are on the horizon. Get organised Organise your study material: ensure that your work is complete and up to date, and that it is in the right order. Make a study timetable to ensure that you allow enough time to...How the Higher Education textbook industry adds value
Developed in collaboration with The Publishers’ Association of South Africa and SA Booksellers Association, here is a guideline for lecturers, academics, faculty members, policy makers, education activists, funders and others in the Higher Education arena, on the...Demystifying Dictionaries
Oxford Dictionaries recently named selfie as their 2013 Word of the Year. The choice sparked a rash of comments wondering whether people were becoming more self-centred. But why selfie? Many people would say it’s slang, and slang doesn’t belong in a...Oxford dictionaries: the trusted choice for the world’s largest search engines, apps and e-readers
1. Oxford dictionaries used by the world’s largest search engine Oxford dictionaries have been the content provider for the world’s largest search engine dictionary since 2008, when Google announced that the Google English Dictionary had switched from using the...The Oxford Story so far
With a history dating back to 1478 when our first book was printed, we are proud to share our story of establishing ourselves on African soil with you. Read more about The Oxford Story here.
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