Beyond Exemplars: Creating a Robust Learning Culture for Matric Pupils
In a recent article by News24, a pressing concern has emerged from the Department of Education, prompting a reflective pause on the pedagogical approaches in schools.
Teaching Metacognition in the Classroom
It is this metacognitive awareness that initiates the student to take charge of their own learning. For a learner agency to be successful there has to be a fundamental shift from teacher to student in the responsibility for – and the control over – learning.
The True Potential of Education
Every year, the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results mark a significant milestone for both students and teachers. As a national benchmark assessment, the NSC allows the Department of Education to assess the level of knowledge and skills that students have acquired in the 12 years of their academic journey. However, there is a crucial challenge that arises with this process – the timing.
Why Your Most Experienced Teachers Should Be Teaching Grade 8 and 9
Because Matric results are such an important metric by which schools are measured, the teachers with the most experience and specialisation are often allocated to Grade 12 classes. But is this doing more damage than good? Is there a way to ensure all students get the chance to catch up learning gaps and exceed in the subject?
Is Your Classroom Enhancing or Disrupting Learning
Teachers are always seeking innovative ways to enhance the learning experience for their students, because we all know that the classroom plays a pivotal role in shaping students’ learning experience. But how do we strike the perfect balance between an engaging classroom and one that overwhelms students? It’s a fascinating intersection of education and environmental psychology that deserves a closer look.
Pictures or Videos for Deeper Learning?
In today’s multimedia-rich educational environment, the choice between video and animation versus traditional text and graphics is a pressing concern. Many believe that flashy visuals are the key to effective learning, but beneath this assumption lie deeper cognitive insights. This article explores the evolving conversation in instructional design and learning science, challenging the status quo and advocating for a more thoughtful approach. By examining concepts like cognitive load and processing optimization, we uncover the inherent advantages of text and graphics. Through a journey of theory and evidence, we aim to break the preconception of ‘newer is better’ and develop a path toward more effective educational practices.
Artificial Intelligence – A Teacher’s New Best Friend?
In the heart of the classroom, where the chalkboard once stood as the centrepiece, a new revolution unfolds, reshaping the educational landscape with the quiet yet profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The shift, while significant, does not signify the end of an era but the dawn of a new chapter in teaching and learning.
