The AVBOB Road To Literacy campaign, in partnership with Oxford University Press Southern Africa (OUPSA), aims to transform the lives of primary school children across South Africa by making reading and numeracy books accessible, especially to underserved schools.
Are SA schools ready to teach coding and robotics? The experts say – yes!
The Department of Basic Education has officially announced the addition of Coding and Robotics to the school curricula in South Africa. Many have questioned whether under-resourced schools will be able to offer such a hi-tech subject effectively.
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SA’s teachers deserve more than criticism; here’s how we can support them
Teachers are one of the pillars of education, and their role in its advancement should never be undermined, often under different and challenging teaching and learning environments.
Embracing diversity on International Mother Language Day!
In a world driven by knowledge and innovation, reading comprehension forms the cornerstone of academic success.
It’s a brave new (digital) world—but don’t throw out books yet!
Technology in the classroom can open new horizons if used as a tool to enhance education.
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Why the use of pictures in storybooks and readers is important
Dit word as vanselfsprekend aanvaar dat daar baie prente, veral pragtige illustrasies, in boeke vir jong kinders is.
Why children should be encouraged to read books written in their mother tongue
By Barbara Strydom, Publishing Manager at Oxford University Press Every five years, South African children across the country take part in an international test that helps us see trends in how well...
An Author Reads: Mooki wa mohale
Ntlhokomele saw a statue in the field of the hospital. Her aunt told her that it is a statue of Cecilia Makhewane.
Coding & Robotics
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Unleashing the Power of Hands-on Learning: Empowering Students for the Future
The human race has evolved rapidly over the past century…
Exploring the Importance of Coding & Robotics in the School Curriculum
Hanri Pieterse, Managing Director of Oxford University Press Africa interviews Resolute CEO/Co-founder Rajesh Pasungili about the importance of Coding and Robotics within the current school curriculum.
Oxford University Press and Resolute education partner to bring cutting-edge Coding & Robotics to South Africa
There has been much excitement in South Africa with a draft Coding and Robotics curriculum being piloted in several schools in 2022.