TTC Crash Course Blogs
Structuring Lessons with Gagné’s Coaching Framework
South African classrooms are vibrant yet challenging, with socio-economic barriers and diverse learner needs often hindering progress (Makuya & Sedibe, 2021). Gagné’s Nine Events of
Sparking Curiosity with 5E Enquiry-Based Coaching
South Africa’s classrooms pulse with potential, yet language barriers and resource scarcity often pose challenges (Bowe et al., 2024). The 5E Instructional Model is a
Planning with Purpose Using Backward Design
South African educators face complex classrooms, balancing diverse learners and limited resources, yet purposeful planning can unlock transformative outcomes (Makuya & Sedibe, 2021). Backward Design
Coaching Inclusion with Universal Design for Learning
South Africa’s classrooms are rich with diversity, yet inclusivity challenges like disabilities and linguistic barriers persist (Human Rights Watch, 2015). Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Building Relationships for Engaging First Encounters
South African classrooms are vibrant hubs of diversity, yet challenges like limited resources and socio-economic barriers can hinder learner engagement (Darling-Hammond et al., 2020). Building
Activating Prior Knowledge for Engaging First Encounters
In South Africa’s under-resourced schools, where learners face diverse challenges like language barriers and limited materials, the first encounter is a pivotal moment to spark
Promoting Agency for Engaging First Encounters
South African classrooms face unique challenges, from resource scarcity to diverse learner needs, making the first encounter critical for sparking engagement (Reeve & Cheon, 2021).
Creating Active Learning for Engaging First Encounters
South African classrooms, rich with diversity, face challenges like limited resources and overcrowded settings, making the first encounter pivotal for engagement (Fink, 2023). Creating active
The Importance of Time Management in South African Classrooms
South African classrooms, vibrant with diversity, face unique challenges: limited budgets, unreliable electricity, and sporadic internet access make CAPS-aligned lesson planning, grading, and learner support
Practical Strategies for Effective Time Management in South African Classrooms
South African teachers operate in a high-pressure environment, balancing CAPS-aligned lesson planning, grading, and learner support with limited resources. Effective time management can transform this
Benefits and Actionable Strategies of Time Management for South African Teachers
South African teachers navigate a demanding landscape, balancing CAPS-aligned responsibilities with resource constraints. Time management is a powerful tool to ease this burden, offering benefits
Tailoring Time Management for Different Phases and Overcoming Challenges
South African classrooms, vibrant yet challenged by resource scarcity and high workloads, demand effective time management to deliver CAPS-aligned education. As we conclude our series,
The Importance of Happiness in South African Classrooms
South African classrooms pulse with diversity, yet they face daunting challenges: 78% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning, 40% of rural schools lack
Theoretical Foundations: WHR 2025 and Ubuntu in Education
South African classrooms face systemic challenges, from literacy deficits to teacher burnout, yet happiness offers a transformative solution. The World Happiness Report 2025 (WHR 2025)