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.Infographic: How the Copyright Act influences Photocopying
Applying for Rights & Permissions to photocopy material – here’s what the Copyright Act permits you to photocopy.
Understanding Copyright and how to protect your work
Are you thinking of writing a book? Ensure that you understand the rules of copyright and how it works. We answer your questions below. How do you get copyright in your book? In South Africa you do not need to register copyright as you would patents and trademarks....What is CAPS?
The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) is not a new curriculum, but an amendment to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12 Subject Statements. It therefore still follows the requirements of the same process and procedure as the National...Using cognitive levels of thinking in your classroom: Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom’s Taxonomy has been used for years in the field of education. It was originally developed to assist teachers in developing assessment, but is relevant in all aspects of teaching and learning.Oxford’s Lecturer Zone
Oxford’s Higher Education Lecturer Zone is the central point where prescribing lecturers can find tools to assist with teaching, exams and preparation. Our online Lecturer Zone provides the following useful tools: Lecturer Resources: Oxford’s Higher Education...First-hand expert advice on getting published
The tenth edition of the Handbook of Public Relations has just been published. Since the first publication in 1982 by co-authors Chris Skinner and Llew Von Essen, 80 000 copies have been sold throughout southern Africa. Subsequent editions involved Professor Gary...
Speaking Sefrican: What sets South African English apart from British, American, Australian or any other English
South African English (SAE), colloquially known as Sefrican, has become a particular regional version of English, firmly rooted in South Africa by the influence of the languages surrounding it. South Africans are often unaware of just how different SAE is from other...
Making basic accounting concepts stick: through music!
Accounting lecturer and author JP Bruwer found a creative solution to make basic accounting concepts stick: through music. We asked him about how he came up with this idea: “With most of my accounting students enjoying listening to music, I engaged in random...Infographic: Dealing with behavioural challenges in your classroom
Disruptive behaviour by learners often takes away from valuable teaching and learning time. Here are some common disruptive behaviours experienced in classrooms and tips on addressing them.Infographic: Ever wondered how textbooks are made?
Oxford University Press Southern Africa publishes a wide range of excellent textbooks written specifically for southern African students. Have you ever wondered how textbooks are made? Here is the production cycle of an OUPSA Higher Education textbook.Teachers for Change: turning education around
Oxford, in partnership with YOU, DRUM, HUISGENOOT and iSchool Africa, last year changed the future of 12 schools forever by rewarding the heroes among our educators with an iPad lab, Oxford textbooks and resources, and training that has profoundly enhanced the quality...The essential guide to starting your own school library
A library forms a solid foundation for any good school. It encourages good reading habits and contributes to a higher level of literacy in the school. You can encourage good reading habits and foster a culture of reading in your school with this essential guide to...How to pick the best dictionary
Everybody knows that a dictionary is essential at school – and the new CAPS curriculum requires learners to use one – but which one is the best? Here are some tips for choosing the right dictionary: Look for an age or grade on the cover of the dictionary itself. Open...What is Copyright?
Simply put, and in the context of publishing, copyright is the positive right of an author or publisher to exploit his or her creation in certain ways and, at the same time, the negative right to prevent others from doing so. According to the Oxford English...
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