The importance of visuals and illustrations in Foundation Phase academic products
VIDEO PODCAST Hosted by Zipho Majova and Vian Oelofsen. This discussion explores the importance of visuals and illustrations in Foundation Phase academic products. Learn how effective visual design enhances understanding, engagement, and learning outcomes for young learners. Click here to watch the video.
The critical role that Home Language plays in Foundation Phase
VIDEO PODCAST This podcast is hosted by Zipho Majova and Belinda Petersen. This session unpacks the critical role of home language in the Foundation Phase, highlighting its impact on comprehension, cognitive development, and overall academic success. Click here to watch the video.
What Does Diversity Mean for the Foundation Phase?
Diversity in education is often misunderstood. For some, it is reduced to surface-level gestures: flags pinned to classroom walls, a “cultural day” once a year, or a handful of translated words. Others believe it is only about providing multiple languages, while some still view diversity as a “nice-to-have” once the so-called “real” curriculum is covered. […]
The Foundation Years: Why Inclusive, Relevant Education Matters Most
When I think back to my earliest years of schooling, I remember not only the classroom, but the feeling of those lessons. The excitement of recognising my name in print for the very first time. The pride of solving a maths problem about counting oranges at the local shop or market, something I had seen […]
The Importance of Inclusivity at the Foundation Phase
Think back to your very first years of school. Did you feel like you belonged in the classroom? Did the stories, pictures, and lessons remind you of home, or did they feel far away from your world? For children in the Foundation Phase (Grade R to Grade 3), those answers matter more than we often realise. […]
Why human mentorship matters more than ever
Why human mentorship matters more than ever Do you remember your first mentor? In the old days we used to call them role models. Mine was Ms. Rose in Grade 1. Outside of your immediate family, the first access to an adult mentor often was your Gr R or Grade 1 teacher. They are held […]
The future of learning isn’t digital, it’s inclusive
Innovation That Includes Everyone: Turning access into the true measure of progress. When we talk about “educational innovation,” the spotlight often falls on devices, data, and digital transformation. But the true future of learning doesn’t begin with technology, it begins with equity. Because the question isn’t how advanced our tools are, but who they truly reach. Inclusive innovation isn’t […]