But that is as far as universities can go. The making of a teacher begins at the school.The years spent at training, which are largely theoretical in character, laced to a limited extent, with real teacher–student classroom stimulation can hardly...
Nnoli’s assertions are undoubtedly very true as violent extremism remains one of Africa’s most pressing security threats. Militant extremist group violence in Africa has risen inexorably over the past decade, expanding by 300% during this...
There are numerous criminal activities identified within the 11 states that make up the SADC region. Independently these crimes would normally be considered a matter for local authorities and not relevant to the construct of strategic...
Instead of investing deeply on instructional core, the tendency is to tinker at the surface.A lot of energy is wasted on the blame game, where there is a toxic culture of trading accusations and counter accusations rather than cultivating a positive...
The reason is that the school turnaround programme is not a bed of roses.Yes, it is a highly rewarding programme in terms of raising student achievement levels but it is a rather laborious and energy sapping programme.Other than demanding full and...
However, achieving turnaround demands more than merely ensuring teachers are familiar with relevant curriculum developments, modes of assessment, monitoring utilisation of teachers and physical resources within individual schools.Given their...
Today here I am, finding myself so foolhardy as to attempt a direct confrontation with the money factor and its role (perceived or real) on learning outcomes.Of course, one should tread with caution when dealing with an emotive and sensitive subject...
Only modest gains have been made, measured in inches and not miles. This is a worrisome scenario because a quick turnaround in education (and not slow incremental changes) is the only vehicle that can deliver a secure post diamond future. The clock...
Here are some key areas requiring swift and immediate attention. The first port of call is to create an enabling environment in which teachers and students can thrive. The role of governance in the overall health of schools and acceleration...
Fatigue or compliance is when a system goes on as usual when past experience has shown that it won’t work.This is a case of flogging a dead horse. If our schools are to serve students better, there is need to draw lessons from experience and borrow...
Of course there is no denying the fact that there is more than one way of transforming struggling and underachieving schools. Improving school funding, building more infrastructure, trimming the overloaded curriculum, reducing student-teacher ratio,...
In the last couple of years, the school was synonymous with underachievement, having consistently experienced a string of poor academic achievements.However, in a pleasant surprise, the school achieved a giant leap from position 29 to 20. While this...
This is because these institutions do everything in their powers to jealously guard their standards and cultural heritage.Sadly the same cannot be said of our public secondary schools. Let's take for example, Moeng College built in 1949 under the...
The recently published Junior Certificate Examination results show that there is a perfect exchange of baton between kindergarten, primary and secondary schools.Selebi-Phikwe secondary schools are clearly building on the rock solid base laid at the...
Not all issues confronting schools should be a priority. Schools should make deliberate efforts to place their bets on the one thing that can yield a profound impact. Schools should know where to place their smart bets. In any school there is always...
Yet the business of teaching should go forward because education by its very nature cannot stop. And to their credit, teachers do cover for new recruits not yet in post. The new academic season traditionally kicks off with the joy and pride of...
Almost all parents look forward to that day when the school would step in to contribute its fair share in the raising of their little precious ones. All parents desire the best schools on offer and given a choice no parent would pick a school that...
Some have fulfilled their dreams while others have been frustrated. Both parents and government are seeking answers especially from underachieving schools. All learners, thanks to automatic progression, are assured of a free passage to the next...
Schools have a history of battling with known traditional problems being the need for inspirational and effective leadership, strong, passionate and competent teachers, adequate provision of teaching and learning materials, additional classrooms,...
This means education is an essential service that should go uninterrupted.Even in circumstances of war, sanity must be allowed to prevail. Efforts should be made by all parties to the conflict to insulate learning institutions from the war theatre in...
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