Given the importance of visual aids in the classroom, many teachers create their own posters. In order for these to be effective teaching tools, adhere to the following tried and tested design principles. Convey one…
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Greetings and signs of respect across the world
The Bill of rights states that every person has the right to choose, practise and develop their culture, language and religion, provided that the rights of others are respected when you do so. As we…
Wall posters to decorate, educate and stimulate
Sure, wall posters are colourful and brighten up your classroom, but their educational potential far exceeds being a decorative piece of paper for your walls. Finding ways to effectively integrate posters into the teaching and…
Showcasing inspiring young talent across South Africa
In 2015, Oxford, in partnership with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services, the Department of Basic Education and the South African Post Office, ran an exciting national artwork and creative writing stamp competition that…
Oxford takes to the water for literacy
5 December 2015 marked the the second anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s passing. To honour the icon’s lifelong dedication to education, educational publisher Oxford University Press Southern Africa and shareholder partner The Mandela Rhodes Foundation took…
The evolution of teaching technology
Long before the advent of interactive whiteboards and tablets, some unusual tools were used to teach. Have a look at how they have evolved.
Five fascinating truths about dragon boat racing
Dragon boat racing is an age-old tradition, originating in China about 2000 years ago. From dragon boat festivals to modern-day competitive racing, dragon boating has become one of the fastest growing water sports in the…
Paddle to Read: a tribute to Madiba
Keep the 5th of December 2015 open for a special commemorative Oxford Paddle to Read for Madiba Dragon Boat Race at the V&A Waterfront Marina, 9am-12pm. This year’s event will see educational publisher Oxford University…
