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Developing a Draft Framework to Strengthen Teaching, Learning, and Assessment for a Changing World

As part of ongoing efforts to improve learning outcomes in South Africa, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is beginning a multi-year process to holistically strengthen teaching, learning and assessment, in line with the demands of the fast-changing world. Part of this curriculum strengthening process entails systematically infusing competencies into curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment so … Continue reading Developing a Draft Framework to Strengthen Teaching, Learning, and Assessment for a Changing World

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Infusing Competencies into Foundation Phase Literacy Education: The Competency-based Learning Programme

This article explores one aspect of research conducted in 2020 as part of the Sandbox Schools Project. The Sandbox is a multi-year research project that seeks to explore what “education for a fast-changing world” can look like in South African public schools. We have published a full compendium of short articles on various interventions at the … Continue reading Infusing Competencies into Foundation Phase Literacy Education: The Competency-based Learning Programme

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Teacher Perceptions about teaching and learning in a fast-changing world

This article explores one aspect of research conducted in 2020 as part of the Sandbox Schools Project. The Sandbox is a multi-year research project that seeks to explore what “education for a fast-changing world” can look like in South African public schools. We have published a full compendium of short articles on various interventions at the … Continue reading Teacher Perceptions about teaching and learning in a fast-changing world

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Implementing Mindfulness Practice in Sandbox Schools: Reflections from our mini-intervention

This is part 3 of a series exploring mindful practice and the implementation of the Mindful Schools mini-intervention at the Sandbox Schools. The articles are written by Mulalo Rasalanavho and Vanessa Scherman. You can read part 1 here. "Mindfulness is an effective tool for settling and focusing the students at the beginning of any classroom activity." Smiling Mind … Continue reading Implementing Mindfulness Practice in Sandbox Schools: Reflections from our mini-intervention

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Experiencing Mindfulness: What are the effects and why should we persist?

This is part 2 of a series exploring mindful practice and the implementation of the Mindful Schools mini-intervention at the Sandbox Schools. The articles are written by Mulalo Rasalanavho and Vanessa Scherman. You can read part 1 here. Understanding mindfulness Mindfulness is a big word that has many interpretations, depending on who you ask.  Even … Continue reading Experiencing Mindfulness: What are the effects and why should we persist?

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Mindful Living: What is it, and is there space for it in our schools?

This is part 1 of a series exploring mindful practice and the implementation of the Mindful Schools mini-intervention at the Sandbox Schools. The articles are written by Mulalo Rasalanavho and Vanessa Scherman. What would it be like if I could accept life – accept this moment – exactly as it is? Tara Brach  What a … Continue reading Mindful Living: What is it, and is there space for it in our schools?