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
Sandbox Schools: Emerging insights from 2020
This is an executive summary of key insights across various interventions in 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 research compendium of short articles on each of the … Continue reading Sandbox Schools: Emerging insights from 2020
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
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?
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?
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