by David | Nov 11, 2021 | Article
I often hear my learners confidently pipe up that Math is an ‘understanding’ subject. According to them, it is a subject you don’t need to study for, you only need to understand what is going on, and if you understand, then you will be fine in the exam. This is a...
by David | Oct 18, 2021 | Article
Across South Africa, numerous factors contribute to mainly the poor state of science education. How do you feel about science education in SA schools? Below I touch on a few possible contributors to this issue. However, I know that it goes much deeper than what I am...
by David | Jul 26, 2021 | Article
About halfway through Grade 9, learners have to start thinking about their subjects for Grades 10 to 12, with consideration for the impact of that choice on their potential future studies and careers. It is a big decision to make. For those learners who struggle with...
by David | Jun 23, 2021 | Article
All science teachers should have the pedagogical skills to explain any scientific concept using multiple representations. This is essential to improve their student’s educational experiences and foster the skills necessary to transfer knowledge to others...
by David | Apr 26, 2021 | Article
I was a very blessed scholar in my day in ways I did not even know. I was known as an intelligent student who excelled in every class. Since I was a good test-taker with refined test-prep abilities, I always finished exams with time to spare and double-checked...
by David | Mar 29, 2021 | Article
Something we, as science teachers, observe and experience so frequently in and outside of the classroom is described spot-on by Carl Sagan: “You go talk to kindergarteners or first grade kids and you find a class full of science enthusiasts. And they ask deep...
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