by the Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Makgabo Mhaule, who also officially opened the Centre in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. On Saturday 10 September 2022, the Neurodiversity colloquium took place at the Imbizo Hall, UJ Soweto Campus, with the theme: “The Neurodiversity Hub: A multifaceted community approach for South Africa”.
skill-building were tenants of 4IR and were key to this endeavour: “As our constitution emphasises, the target is education for all.” In underprivileged communities, families usually cannot afford psychological (including neurodevelopmental) services. This Centre will meet these needs and allow easy access for teachers as a walk-in service for information, development, and support. The keynote address was given
4 which has an emphasis on quality education. The research in the field has been astounding. The mandates of the universities include the need to be socially responsive. In South Africa, in particular, it is apparent that our schools and educators are not equipped to deal with neurodivergence. Inclusivity needs to be thought of in a broader sense to ensure we speak to all segments of our population. Prof Sinha added that capacity and
Teaching for learning in a fast-changing world
The genesis of this open-source book is the need for a text about teaching for pre-service and in- service teachers that foregrounds learning, by drawing on multiple perspectives in the literature of the science of learning. The book will be useful to those who are interested in preparing teachers for the rapidly changing world in which they teach. The authors see a clear link between a focus on learning and the preparation of teachers for a future that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous, often referred to by the acronym VUCA. The first two chapters of the book focus on what we can learn from the science of learning about teaching. The book also explores using dialogue and inquiry for lesson design. Play and playfulness are addressed to create an environment conducive to learning, and guided play as a pedagogy is discussed. Another contribution in this book is the focus on supporting teachers to develop an entrepreneurial mindset in learners across all disciplines. Also, a chapter is devoted to project-based teaching and learning, which is deemed a particularly useful inquiry-based pedagogy that connects knowledge gained within the classroom (curriculum knowledge) and real- world problems. The last chapter of the book brings together some
lessons and when teaching during school practicum. It is an open-source textbook that can be downloaded for free, scan the QR code for a free copy of the book. Follow the link to get your free copy: https://www.uj.ac.za/ faculties/education/free-book- download-teaching-for-learning-in- a-fast-changing-world/
threads from other chapters and presents an exemplar of project- based learning in South Africa. Readers should find stimulating and relevant ideas on teaching for learning in a fast-changing world. Teachers could implement these ideas reflectively in their own classrooms, or in the case of pre-service teachers, in planning
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