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Education and employment, it starts with a story

The beautiful thing about learning is that no-one can take it away Unemployment and lack of education – especially literacy – are two key concerns in South Africa. The official unemployment rate was 31,9% in the third quarter of last year. In addition, the 2030 Reading Panel Report found that most children leave Grade 1, without knowing…

ByTasneema DiestFebruary 5, 20240Comments

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How to unleash critical thinking through art education

Most good schools, whether public or private, incorporate art into their curricula – especially during the primary school years. This subject sometimes has the reputation for being the class where you can take a break from the ‘real work’, which is why its importance as a developmental tool for critical thinking isn’t well understood. But parents…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 11, 20230Comments

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The role of technology and digital tools in addressing literacy challenges in South Africa

According to the Department of Higher Education and Training, literacy is and always will be a topic of conversation in South Africa, where 3.7 million people are illiterate. The reasons for these illiteracy rates are vast and range from the legacy of Apartheid to the cost of books and other materials needed for better reading…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 22, 20230Comments

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VERGELEGEN SUPPORTS EDUCATION WITH NEW ELEARNING HUB

A state-of-the art eLearning Hub at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has given learners, who live on the estate, a new source of support and inspiration with their studies. A cottage at Harmony Village has been freshly refurbished to incorporate 10 learning stations, seven of which have computers. Additional facilities at the spic-and-span Hub…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 1, 20220Comments

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LOOKING FOR WAYS TO EMPOWER YOUR WORKFORCE? EDUCATION SHOULD BE TOP OF YOUR LIST

By Jackie Carroll The workplace is not what it once was. The pandemic accelerated shifts that were already gaining traction and, today, working environments are defined by increasingly hybrid arrangements, greater mobility and non-linear career shifts. Of course, these changes are also being accompanied by accelerated digital transformation and the rise of automation. According to…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 29, 20220Comments

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PRE-SCHOOL MATHS EDUCATION REQUIRES AN URGENT RETHINK – EXPERT

The massive change our world has experienced these past two years, and the fact that the future will be very different from anything we have come to know, means that it has become crucial that the way we think about teaching and learning in the Pre-School Phase is reconsidered, an education expert says. “Understanding how…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 30, 20210Comments

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BIC PROVIDES TEACHERS IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS TO WRITE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

BIC Stationery explores the realities facing South African teachers and offers assistance for improved learning Stemming from BIC's commitment to improve learning conditions for students worldwide, and its continued contribution to education in South Africa, the company conducted a nation-wide study which aimed to identify the key challenges and opportunities faced by educators in the…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 25, 20210Comments

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HOW TECH CAN HELP OVERCOME THE LEARNING CHALLENGES POST- COVID

Today, more and more private schools in affluent communities can afford to do away with traditional teaching tools such as printed textbooks, chalkboards and even stationary by investing in technology to enhance and broaden learners’ education. But how have independent schools in underprivileged communities adopted technology into their education strategy; and how has Covid-19 impacted…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 18, 20200Comments

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THE ANSWER SERIES LAUNCHES FREE VIDEOS FOR GRADE 12 LEARNERS

Despite disruptions and reduced teaching time due to COVID-19, the grade 12 curriculum remains the same. So, what does this mean for schools and learners? "Schools need to adapt to a dual delivery of in person and digital teaching, and learners need to take charge of their own learning process. Our goal is to help them…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 3, 20200Comments

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KOTEX BRAND MARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GLOBAL SHE CAN INITIATIVE TO FAST FORWARD WOMEN’S PROGRESS

Kotex commits R43 million over three years to Plan International to expand menstrual hygiene education and access The global COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the strength of women around the world who are leading the response as doctors, nurses, scientists, engineers, farmers, public servants, volunteers and in many other essential roles. At the same time, the job…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 2, 20200Comments

Tag: education

How to unleash critical thinking through art education

The role of technology and digital tools in addressing literacy challenges in South Africa

VERGELEGEN SUPPORTS EDUCATION WITH NEW ELEARNING HUB

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO EMPOWER YOUR WORKFORCE? EDUCATION SHOULD BE TOP OF YOUR LIST

PRE-SCHOOL MATHS EDUCATION REQUIRES AN URGENT RETHINK – EXPERT

BIC PROVIDES TEACHERS IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS TO WRITE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

HOW TECH CAN HELP OVERCOME THE LEARNING CHALLENGES POST- COVID

THE ANSWER SERIES LAUNCHES FREE VIDEOS FOR GRADE 12 LEARNERS

KOTEX BRAND MARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GLOBAL SHE CAN INITIATIVE TO FAST FORWARD WOMEN’S PROGRESS

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