Early Childhood Education

Posted on June 01, 2017

The Department of Early Childhood Education at the Faculty of Education train students to teach the small children.

Opening up the world of autism

Posted on April 03, 2017

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated annually on 2 April and aims to raise awareness about people with autism throughout the world. Ms Ilse de Bruin, a PhD student at UP, shares some interesting facts about the condition.

UP study addresses issues of violence and loss among South African children

Posted on March 07, 2017

Drs Miemsie Steyn and Melanie Moen from the Faculty of Education at UP recently undertook an Early Childhood Education study to identify predominant themes prevailing in the early school-going phase.

Colloquium held focusing on encouraging, motivating and empowering students in the Faculty of Education

Posted on October 26, 2016

On 18 October 2016, Kiaat residence in collaboration with the Faculty of Education held a colloquium in the auditorium, aiming at encouraging, motivating and empowering education students to strive for academic excellence, in their journey towards becoming future teachers.

Faculty awards eight top achievers students of 2015

Posted on October 21, 2016

The Dean Prof Chika Sehoole, Prof Max Braun, Deputy Dean; the five Heads of Departments; staff from Student Administration; Teaching Practice and Marketing and Communication honoured the eight top achievers in the BEd degree of 2015.

Young children’s experiences of violence – Baby steps to a safer South Africa

Posted on September 14, 2016

Ms Melanie Moen and Dr Miemsie Steyn from the Department of Early Childhood Education presented a paper on Young children’s experiences of violence – Baby steps to a safer South Africa at the International Conference on Preventing Violence in Cape Town on 8 September. The focus of the...

Five new books launched in the Faculty

Posted on August 30, 2016

On 19 April 2016 the Faculty of Education launched five new books by staff members. The event took place in the Postgraduate Research Commons where the Editors shared their experience and background of each book with colleagues, researchers and other guests.

Ntataise Annual Network Conference

Posted on August 26, 2016

Prof Ina Joubert, Head of the Department of Early Childhood Education and Ms Anienie Veldsman were accompanied by Ms Felicia Agbagla to the Ntataise Annual Network Conference’s official opening in Muldersdrift at the end of August.