Sport participation at school – have we lost the plot?

In this opinion piece, Prof JP Rossouw, a research fellow and former director of the Education and Human Rights in Diversity research unit at the North-West University (NWU), examines society’s approach to sport participation in school.

In international sport columns, two Irish commentators recently did their best to discredit the…

Kit enhancing a pedagogy of play is changing the way maths is taught

As in many other countries, the South African schooling system is formal and performance driven as teachers work toward the completion of a content-driven curriculum. This is especially true for mathematics, and many teachers view mathematics as abstract facts that are disconnected from daily life.

According to Prof Marthie van der…

NRF honours NWU researcher for excellence in science education

Science can open up a magical world of possibilities and career paths to young learners if they have the opportunity to explore the true meaning of research. Armed with the right skills and enthusiasm, teachers can encourage learners to not only learn about science but actively experience it.

An esteemed and prolific researcher of the…

NWU final-year education students celebrate World Teachers’ Day

Every year on 5 October people across the globe celebrate World Teachers' Day to raise awareness, understanding and appreciation for the contribution teachers make to education and development. 

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education on the campus in Mahikeng celebrated this important day with their final-year…

NWU offers new master’s degree in higher education

The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) has a brand new master’s degree on offer.

The structured master’s degree in higher education studies offers an opportunity to further the profile of individuals in teaching and learning in the higher education environment.

Prof Johan Botha, programme manager of MEd…

NWU partners with Eureka School for special sports day

The 2019 rendition of the Eureka School’s Special Sports Day for high-support learners will see the North-West University (NWU) and the Vanderbijlpark community join forces to ensure a fun-filled day for all the young participants.

This year the NWU will take part in the initiative for the second time, and staff members from the Faculty of…

Uncharted waters await two NWU researchers

Two North-West University (NWU) researchers will navigate uncharted waters with their research, using fourth-generation cultural-historical activity theories (CHAT) to find solutions to the complex educational problems confronting South Africa.

Prof Elsa Mentz and Prof Josef de Beer from the research focus area Self-directed Learning…

Here comes the next generation of eco-warriors

The future of the planet may not be as gloomy as many predict. A North-West University (NWU) researcher is doing her part to groom a new generation of eco-warriors armed with the knowledge and commitment to combat water scarcity and other challenges linked to climate change.

Dr Irene Muller of the Faculty of Education is on a mission. By…

NWU hosts EdTech Summit 2018

The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the annual EdTech Summit for Sub-Saharan Africa. This was the first time this summit was held in South Africa.

This professional development conference serves as a teacher-learning opportunity geared towards improving best practices through exposure to creative technology-rich strategies…

NWU establishes Business Development Forum to increase revenue

On 15 August 2018, the North-West University (NWU) formally constituted the Unit for Continuing Education (UCE) Business Development Forum (BDF).

The forum is the brainchild of Prof Robert Balfour, the deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning. It was established in response to the NWU Council’s call to grow the UCE to become a…