Eduweek
2016 at Gallagher
Convention Centre is a free to attend, educator focused exhibition. Now
in its tenth year, the event brings together educational professionals with the
aim of advancing
educational knowledge in Africa.
The theme for
EduWeek 2016 is Sustainable Development in Education, which was chosen to
reflect EduWeek’s support of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development
Goals.
The two-day
exhibition running from 29-30 June will feature five dedicated conference
theatres, each of which will host two full days of free content dedicated to one
of the following five themes:
Early
Childhood Development
Basic
Education
Higher
Education
Inclusive
Education
E-Tech
(Educational Technology)
Nhlanhla
Thwala, MD of CTI Education - comments on sustainable education and issues that
exist in the sector.
Q: The theme this year is education for sustainable
development, what does this mean?
Nhlanhla: Sustainable education means providing an
education that equips students with skills that they can apply practically in
the workplace. Graduates must be employable and able to implement the skills
they have learned at school.
Q: What issues urgently need to be addressed in the
education sector?
Nhlanhla: An
issue in the education sector that needs to be addressed urgently is the
quality of teaching. Pearson trains thousands of teachers annually to equip
them with the skills to teach effectively, also using technology to make sure
they are equipped to teach in the 21st century. Teachers need to be skilled and
qualified, only in that way can they equip their leaners and students.
What to expect at the event:
- Improve your educational
knowledge:
Choose from over 200 hours of leading–edge and free practical training
delivered by experts from across Africa
- Be equipped for success… discover Africa’s widest choice
of quality end-to-end Early Childhood Development solutions
- Meet the implementers who will inspire you
through hands-on learning
- Be at the forefront of Africa’s transformation
by networking with leaders, strategic thinkers and entrepreneurs
Details: Education week
