Posted on July 23, 2024
JVK 300 focuses on demystifying coding and robotics for early childhood education pre-service teachers using an integrative approach that supports them in their immediate settings. It provides the necessary background knowledge, skills and values regarding coding and robotics, using a...
Posted on July 13, 2024
This past week, Dr West played a pivotal role in the SAALT Conference 2024, not only as an Executive Member of the South African Association for Language Teaching (SAALT) but also as a distinguished presenter. Her contributions were multifaceted and deeply impactful, reflecting her dedication to...
Posted on June 13, 2024
Prof Marien Graham - NRF C3 Rating
Posted on June 05, 2024
Second-year Early Childhood Education students embraced their inner-child at the second Mathematics Teaching and Learning Colloquium.
Posted on March 04, 2024
Our students delved into the intricacies of systematic, sequential and explicit phonics instruction.
Posted on March 04, 2024
Our students delved into the exciting world of STEAM through hands-on activities, showcasing their critical thinking skills and engaging deeply with the intricacies of the design process. We are blown away by their amazing work and innovative ideas!
Posted on February 24, 2024
The module Academic Mathematics in the Foundation Phase (JGS 212) is advocating for the integration of everyday objects as manipulatives, making mathematics teaching and learning accessible to all.
Posted on February 23, 2024
The academic year kicked off on a high note! The Department of Early Childhood Education (ECE) is thrilled to welcome six new members of staff to our dynamic team.
Posted on February 21, 2024
Uplifting Masibambane: A Collaborative Leap Forward for the ECE Department
Posted on February 13, 2024
The start of the year at the Department of Early Childhood Education (ECE) was marked by a vibrant and engaging Orientation Day.
Posted on May 10, 2023
A fun rejuvenation walk was planned for Monday 3 April 2023, where the department got active and engaged in a fun walking activity around the beautiful grounds of the Groenkloof Campus. After the walk, Mrs Shirley Masemola from the EWP addressed members of staff on measures to enhance and...
Posted on May 04, 2023
Ms Anke Strydom was awarded the Vice-Chancellors and Principal award at the Autumn Graduation Ceremony on 3 May 2023. She finished as the top-achieving student in the Faculty of Education and is a proud ECE graduate. Congratulations Anke. We are proud of you. The two package coordinators, Dr...
Posted on February 18, 2023
Dr Susan, and Dr Malatji together with Ms Matshediso Lekgetho gave an outstanding presentation at the University's Senate conference hosted at Future Africa. Their presentation was showcasing ECE curriculum transformation initiative through the JGL African languages- Sepedi, Setswana and...
Posted on February 17, 2023
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) department celebrated love with an informal picnic on 14 February 2023. In our dynamic department, we have learned that sharing is caring.
Posted on February 17, 2023
On Wednesday 15 February the Early Childhood Department welcomed the new cohort of first year students on our beautiful Groenkloof Campus. Prof Azwi Muthivhi, the Head of Department, Dr Susan Thuketana, Dr Nadia Swanepoel and Mrs Nita Pieterse welcomed the students.
Posted on December 15, 2022
Dr Joyce West promoted to Senior Lecturer
Posted on December 15, 2022
Congratulations to Dr Susan Thuketana on her promotion to Senior Lecturer within the department of Early Childhood Education. Her promotion is effective from 1 January 2023. We are very proud of you and congratulate you.
Posted on November 24, 2022
The University of Pretoria and the Zenex Foundation have taken hands in a groundbreaking project called ‘Ulwazi Lwethu’.
Posted on November 24, 2022
After four years of collaboration with the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (SMTE), the interactive session on coding and robotics has become a much- anticipated annual event. This year Early Childhood Education (ECE) students were treated to coding and robotics with a...
Posted on November 24, 2022
Thinking Schools South Africa (TSSA) was privileged to present the TSSA Spring Roadshow in collaboration with Leslee Udwin, founder of Think Equal.
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