Providing professional development for local educators in areas identified by Project Zulu partner schools, drawing on the knowledge and experience of UWE Bristol academics from the School of Education and Childhood to strengthen classroom practice, build professional capacity and support the ongoing development of teaching and learning.
English is one of 12 official languages in South Africa and though not the most common first language, it is the most widely spoken second language. It is also the language of instruction in schools, technology, international business and science, and therefore fluency and understanding are crucial for any young person making their way in modern South Africa. Our partner schools identified reading comprehension and writing in English as key challenges for their learners and tasked Project Zulu with designing a programme to support educators in the teaching of English.
In 2016 we began hosting English, and subsequently Mathematics, workshops and conferences for teachers in the Amajuba District. Over time, the project has evolved in response to local priorities.
While continuing to support subject-specific teaching and learning, more recent work has expanded to include wider aspects of teaching practice such as behaviour management, creating positive learning environments and evidence-informed cognitive approaches to classroom teaching.
Delivered through a combination of school-based workshops and district conferences, the project provides opportunities for educators to share ideas, reflect on their practice and strengthen teaching and learning within their schools. To date, more than 1,500 educators have taken part in Project Zulu professional development activities.
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