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A university that teaches but does not innovate, that researches but does not apply, will find itself detached from the society it is meant to serve and elevate

SA’s universities must move beyond didactic and research paradigms to advancing society

A university that teaches but does not innovate, that researches but does not apply, will find itself detached from the society it is meant to serve and elevate

  • Eyaaz
9 min read
let us also focus on the teachers who stay up past midnight marking, who sacrifice weekends for extra lessons and who quietly absorb the stress so their learners don’t have to.

Teaching is an act of nation building

Every learner whose life is shaped by a teacher has the potential to shift the future of this country

4 min read
Teachers need to move beyond asking learners to memorise information to being able to ask meaningful questions and work together on real-world problems.

Less testing, more thinking: The case for project-based learning in schools

If we want to equip the next generation to lead, innovate and collaborate in a complex world, we need to move beyond outdated models of education

3 min read
Nelson Mandela University’s Professor Azwinndini Muronga. (Heather Dugmore)

What Vhembe’s success teaches us about quality education in South Africa

In 2020, Nelson Mandela University physics professor, Azwinndini Muronga, wrote in the Mail & Guardian about Vhembe’s remarkable performance in the 2019 national senior certificate results. Five years later, he examines what this means for South African education

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South Africa has made strides in ensuring access to primary school education for children despite their socio-economic status or geographic location, according to a global study. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sunday Times / Thuli Dlamini)

SA’s teachers deserve more than criticism … here’s how we can support them

Rather than pointing fingers at educators for poor results, let’s shift the narrative and empower them to do more with less

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Given South Africa’s history of colonialism and apartheid, learners are asking why Israel is called an apartheid state but teachers have been told not to talk about power, oppression and resistance

How should we teach in a time of genocide when teachers are being silenced?

Given South Africa’s history of colonialism and apartheid, learners are asking why Israel is called an apartheid state but teachers have been told not to talk about power, oppression and resistance This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Hannah Carrim
1 min read