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Celebrating World Teachers Day 2023
JET
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Oct 04, 2023

In 2023, World Teachers' Day celebrations will focus on the theme "The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage".

UKFIET Conference 2023
Zukiswa
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Sep 15, 2023

The UKFIET Conference 2023 - Education For Social And Environmental Justice: Diversity, Sustainability, Responsibility Examination Schools, takes place 12 – 14 September in Oxford, UK.

UNESCO's Digital Learning Week
Zukiswa
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Sep 05, 2023

UNESCO’s first Digital Learning Week takes place from 4 to 7 September 2023 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France

National Women’s Day 2023
Zukiswa
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Aug 08, 2023

This Women’s Month, we honour and remember the women who have paved the way for future generations. We acknowledge their courage, determination, and commitment to creating a more equitable society. We believe that every girl and woman deserves access to quality education.

[VIDEO] Nick Taylor celebrates 30 years at JET
JET
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Aug 08, 2023

In conversation with Nick Taylor, Senior Research Associate, celebrating his 30th Anniversary at JET. Interviewed by: Zahraa McDonald, JET Specialist Manager: Research

10 youth focused JET inititives to celebrate Youth Month
Zukiswa
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Jun 06, 2023

National Youth Month (1-30 June 2023) is celebrated under the theme: “Accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future”. JET Education Services shares 10 youth-focused JET initiatives and publications to celebrate Youth Month

World Refugee Day 2023
Zukiswa
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Jun 05, 2023

World Refugee Day is commemorated annually on the 20th of June. JET Education Services reflects on some of our work.

Bridging the Gap: World Cafe session
Zukiswa
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May 31, 2023

World Cafe sessions are being conducted. The research is expected to inform advocacy for enhancing the breadth of skills in the South African education system. A key lever for enhancing the breadth of skills in the South African education system is teacher development.

JET responds to the 2021 PIRLS results
Zukiswa
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May 17, 2023

Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), an international comparative study directed by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. PIRLS assesses and compares the reading performance of pupils in their fourth year of formal schooling across participating countries.

Meet our international Peace Corps Response Volunteer: Mark Forsberg
Zukiswa
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May 08, 2023

JET Education Services has partnered with Peace Corps South Africa. Peace Corps Response sends experienced professionals to undertake short-term, high-impact service assignments in communities around the world. Mark Forsberg joined JET as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in January 2023.

BLEND Symposium
Zukiswa
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Apr 13, 2023

Learning and play are the two wings of a butterfly...

New Publication: Augmented Education in the Global Age
Zukiswa
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Apr 11, 2023

Our very own JETsetter, Kelly Shiohira co-authored a publication with Wayne Holmes, they stress that "AI is ultimately a tool, but not a perfect one. AI is not machines that think independently. AI is merely a set of human-created algorithms that aim to mimic some human thought processes, such as decision making."

All you need to know about Letter & Number Formation Worksheets
Zukiswa
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Mar 28, 2023

Vision, visual perception and auditory perception form the foundation on which reading and other academic skills are built. Thus it is important for Grade R practitioners to have an understanding of how children develop these capacities.

PSET CLOUD has been recognised as a promising practice by UNEVOC
Zukiswa
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Mar 23, 2023

JET Education Services (JET) and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) have initiated the Post School Education and Training Collaboration and Learning Opportunities and Utilisation of Data (PSET CLOUD) programme that seeks to develop an integrated national digital ecosystem which is interoperable, can be used for effective skills planning and provisioning, and puts information in the hands of citizens and other stakeholders so they can make informed decisions about education, training and career opportunities.

PSET CLOUD is recognised as a promising practice by UNEVOC
Zukiswa
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Mar 23, 2023

JET Education Services (JET) and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) have initiated the Post School Education and Training Collaboration and Learning Opportunities and Utilisation of Data (PSET CLOUD) programme that seeks to develop an integrated national digital ecosystem which is interoperable, can be used for effective skills planning and provisioning, and puts information in the hands of citizens and other stakeholders so they can make informed decisions about education, training and career opportunities.