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Five essential skills to prepare students for the future

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 04 April 2023, 15:30 SAST

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As educators, we constantly look for ways to prepare our students for the real world that exists around them. From teaching them how to read, write, and calculate. To the less tangible skills we teach such as working in a team, thinking critically, and being curious about the things they encounter on a daily basis. 

We may not know exactly what lies ahead for our students in the future, but we have the advantage of knowing what skills they will need to give them a head start. Here are the five survival skills of the 21st century and how they can be purposefully applied in your classroom:

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Increasing literacy at the local level

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 16 March 2023, 14:10 SAST

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The global and governmental levels for improving and promoting literacy will take efforts worldwide, there is a wide range of opportunities that can help improve literacy on a local level.

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Developing literacy skills

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 07 March 2023, 11:35 SAST

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The development of a child’s literacy skills is a vital part of their overall development. It’s the foundation for socialising with others, decision-making, developing independence and navigating their way through life. Before children can learn to read and write, they need to develop the building blocks for literacy ranging from listening to the ability to speak and understand amongst many other factors.

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How to keep your classroom in line

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 23 February 2023, 15:10 SAST

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The management of misbehaving students can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching. It only takes one student to disrupt the learning process for the rest of the classroom to create a snowball effect of insubordination.

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Top 3 factors of creating a positive classroom climate

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 13 February 2023, 12:30 SAST

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Creating a positive classroom climate may seem challenging at first glance but there are three fundamental factors that can get you started. Below are the top three factors to creating a positive climate classroom that we believe you should have a look at.

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Changing bad habits for the better

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 31 January 2023, 22:15 SAST

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Bad habits, and the factors behind them, are often one major obstacle between you and your goals. You may know what you want to achieve but struggle with procrastination or lack of time.

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Understanding learning barriers

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 19 January 2023, 10:50 SAST

When there is so much to take in, learning barriers can feel like swallowing an elephant. It's easy to get lost, wondering where to begin. Understand that students learn in different ways, just as they struggle differently.

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Finding balance is key

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 17 January 2023, 00:05 SAST

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Your weekend plans should include more than marking papers and planning lessons. If you find yourself paying more attention to your students’ homework than your kids’ homework, you could probably use a hand with your work-life balance.

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Learning and productivity require rest

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 06 December 2022, 11:30 SAST

It is that time of the year when we all feel burnt out, and our daily tasks make us weary. The need to take a break and just hit that reset button is becoming more and more imperative. If we are being honest, most of us are anxious and have developed some insomnia. A great majority of us find ourselves having to juggle our responsibilities.

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