This World Teachers’ Day, we are celebrating the graduation of yet another teacher, Nomfundo Silwana who matriculated from LEAP Science and Maths school in 2007. Nomfundo enrolled in the Global Teachers Institute (GTI) Future Leaders teacher training programme completing a B.Ed. degree through UNISA. 19 October 2018, will mark a celebratory milestone for her […]
Chumile Mgwali currently enrolled in the GTI Future Leaders Programme and a teacher intern at Vergenoegd Primary, Delft. He is studying towards his Bachelors in education (B.ed) at UNISA. During our GTI Summit this July, he presented a workshop on Classroom Environment. In our conversation below, he speaks about his experiences as a young […]
We are excited to announce our programme line-up for the GTI Axis Summit 2018. We have 21 great professional development workshops on the Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by the cross-cutting Axis Forum in the afternoon hosted by well-known comedian and social activist Siv Ngesi. We will close out on Thursday with a collaborative “Teach Back […]
Many teachers from disadvantaged communities believe that they are unable to teach Maths and Science in their respective schools. This is a traditional belief to such an extent that it has robbed many children that could have learned to appreciate Maths and Science at school. There are 17 teachers in the District of Sekhukhune in […]
Let’s Get Bookie 23 April is World Book Day, it is a celebration of reading and encourages children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have access to reading books and to possibly own a book of their own. Many children in South Africa who come from rural […]
The Future Leaders Programme has expanded to 25 government schools around South Africa. This will enhance the quality of Training provided by the programme and make a large impact in our education system, we recognized that ensuring government schools, particularly low-income and rural schools, benefit from FLP’s success in developing high-quality teachers was a vital next […]
Today sees thousands of learners and teachers start the 2018 school year. For one new teacher, Vinolia Manganye, this will be a very special day in her life as she begins her career at the LEAP Science and Maths School in Linbro Park near Alexandria. “My journey began as a humble receptionist at the […]
Pre-service teacher internships, which use the flexibility of distance learning education qualifications offered by universities such as Unisa and North-West University, place aspiring teachers in primary and secondary schools during their studies. Doing so allows them to spend considerable time as classroom teaching assistants, to receive mentorship from experienced teachers and to build a professional […]
Nearly 2,000 teachers under the age of 35 have been trained by the Global Teachers Institute to lead schools and institutions. Xolani Majola of the Global Teachers Institute says that as a teacher he has always been passionate about youth development. The institute’s primary focus is developing young teachers. (Image supplied) Melissa Javan In the […]
October 5th has been declared to be World Teachers’ Day, a day celebrating teachers and to commemorate teacher organizations around the world. Teaching is a central and important profession to society, yet one the most undermined and less respected professions in the world. World Teacher’s Day aims at creating support for teachers and to ensure […]
