Some skills come naturally to us as we are biologically designed that way. The skill of reading, however, develops differently in our brains and needs to be explicitly taught for it to be mastered. This means that for children to read well, they need to be taught to read well. 13 Sep 2024 Read more I was a teacher in SA schools for 15 years. Every day, I saw kids struggle in the classroom. The reasons were multi-faceted encompassing individual academic barriers, emotional challenges such as bullying and the weight of family struggles like poverty. In addition schools were faced with limited resources, overcrowding and stressed teachers trying to be all things to all learners. 22 Aug 2024 Read more Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in collaboration with Burjeel Holdings, have announced the launch of Oxford Saïd-Burjeel Holdings Climate Change Challenge. 1 Aug 2024 Read more Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) has launched more local languages in their novel reading scheme Aweh! Aimed at young learners, the books promise to develop literacy for grade 1- 3 learners by making learning to read accessible, more fun and engaging. 23 Jul 2024 Read more On 18 July each year, people worldwide dedicate 67 minutes of their time towards serving and giving back to their communities on what has become widely known as Mandela Day. Observed on his birthday, these 67 minutes of service symbolises the 67 years that Madiba spent fighting for equality and human rights for all South African citizens. 22 Jul 2024 Read more 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. Fortunately, with the help of innovative partnerships, all schools should be able to offer their learners a way to engage with the skills they need for the future - regardless of how well-resourced their school is. 25 Jun 2024 Read more Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) has launched its Afrikaans library for Oxford Reading Buddy – which like its English counterpart – aims to boost comprehension skills by making reading fun and interactive. Children can choose their own reading buddy, who will be their virtual friend to make the process of learning essential comprehension skills more enjoyable and engaging. 28 May 2024 Read more April is Health Awareness Month in South Africa, providing an opportunity to underline the integrated nature of well-being and educational achievement among schoolchildren and students. 22 Apr 2024 Read more The Avbob Road to Literacy campaign is under way in South Africa, which will strengthen the efforts of teachers and educators in improving literacy for especially young learners at underserved schools. Members of the public can nominate up to 500 schools and educational non-profit organisations (NPOs) for a trolley library. Each trolley library contains hundreds of educational books, providing children with interesting and suitable learning and reading resources – and giving many SA schools a chance at having a library for their learners for the first time. 15 Mar 2024 Read more In an age marked by rapid technological advancement, the debate over the role of textbooks in education often takes a back seat to discussions about digital resources and interactive learning tools. However, it is imperative that we recognise the value of textbooks in the classroom, as well as the consequences of neglecting their importance. 16 Nov 2023 Read more In today's rapidly evolving world, where technology permeates every facet of our lives, there is an increasingly urgent need for our learners to acquire skills that will empower them to thrive in the digital age. Coding and robotics are two of the fastest-growing areas in the technology industry, a combined skill in high demand across a range of sectors. From manufacturing devices and machinery to everyday household equipment and automobiles, coding proficiency has become an indispensable asset for future employment. 19 Oct 2023 Read more Oxford University Press recently held four digital launch events to engage schools with their OUPSA digital product offering and establish OUPSA as a thought leader in education technology and the future of learning. 5 Oct 2023 Read more Oxford University Press would like to announce the appointment of Karen Simpson as managing director for Africa from 1 October 2023. Prior to her appointment, Karen was the product director at Oxford University Press and has spent the last 15 years of her career in management positions, focusing on commercial educational product development across all levels. Before joining Oxford University Press, Karen had a successful career in publishing roles at Pearson, Bateleur Books and Nasou-Via Afrika. 29 Sep 2023 Read more |
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