Book Launch: School Foundations: The Role of Initial Teacher Education in South African Primary Schooling

The University of Johannesburg Faculty of Education, JET Education Services, and HSRC Press invite you to the launch of School Foundations: The Role of Initial Teacher Education in South African Primary Schooling, authored by Nick Taylor and Irene Pampallis.

The book investigates how primary school teachers are selected, trained and prepared in South Africa. The book explores the challenges in literacy and numeracy outcomes. The role of initial teacher education and inequalities in the preparation of teachers working across different school contexts. It concludes with recommendations for strengthening and improving the preparation of South Africa's primary school teaching force.

More info: https://hsrcpress.ac.za/product/school-foundations-the-role-of-initial-teacher-education-in-south-african-primary-schooling/
 
Event details
Date: 28 October 2026 
Time: 13:00 -15:00
Venue: Ubuntu Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Madibeng Building, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, University of Johannesburg
RSVP here: https://workspace.hsrc.ac.za/register/event/141