This is Part 2 of the article on Lessons in Change. You can read Part 1 here. What are teachers’ experiences of teaching? South African teachers deal with a lot on a daily basis. As many of our Sandbox teachers have said, they are not only expected to teach, but to be parents, psychologists, and … Continue reading Reflection: Lessons in Change – Part 2
Reflection: Lessons in Change – Part 1
Human beings are complicated, and change is complicated. As the Sandbox Project progresses, we are starting to experience this complexity in all its glory at our 11 pilot schools. There have been small wins, setbacks, mistakes, and pleasant surprises along the way – all serving to reinforce both the importance and the difficulty of social … Continue reading Reflection: Lessons in Change – Part 1
Learning to Play and Learning through Play: The Sandbox Playdates
What do you get if you put 40 Foundation Phase educators in a room, blindfold 5 of them, and ask them to replicate a block structure? Lots of laughter, frustration, and some organised chaos! In our efforts to trial competency-embedded teaching and learning approaches in a public school environment through the Sandbox Schools Project, the … Continue reading Learning to Play and Learning through Play: The Sandbox Playdates
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