THE Department of Basic Education has had a flurry of urgencies, which all relate to the overall development of learners at South African schools. The recent incidents of school violence,…
Investing in teachers produces results
A NATIONAL survey recently indicated that approximately 50% of educators who are currently employed at schools in South Africa would prefer to retire early, and the primary motivation for this was heavy workloads…
The ethical complexities of using artificial intelligence in academic research
THERE has been increasing attention given to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at universities and its role in the knowledge economy. Continual debates about concerns regarding the originality of…
Raising a child requires a multi-faceted approach
AS WE BEGIN the month of April, South Africa hosts the second African Children’s Summit which runs from of April 4 to 7 in Parktown, Johannesburg. The intended outcome of…