Contemporary issues in South African education

South African education is widely regarded as being in crisis, facing deep and persistent challenges. This reality is starkly reflected in international assessments such as the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), where South Africa ranked last among 43 countries and record...

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Main Authors: Mncube, Vusi, Wolhuter, Charl, Adelabu, Oluwatoyin J, Gubevu, Bongumusa, Nyawo, Nokuphumula, Tyilo, Nonzukiso, Matshoba, Thobeka, Olawale, Babawande E, Hendricks, Winston
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cape Town AOSIS 2025
Subjects:
assessment strategies
blended learning
child-centred
comparative education
democracy
early childhood education and care
Education
education expansion
education leadership
education quality
equal education opportunity
equality in education
Geography education
holistic development
inclusive education
information and communication technologies
innovative pedagogy
international education
learners with learning difficulties
parent involvement
parents as partners
PIRLS
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study tests
screening identification assessment and support
Society and Social Sciences
South African education
Sustainable Development Goals
Teaching of students with different educational needs
Teaching of students with physical impairments or disabilities
technology-enhanced teaching
ISBN:1991271220, 9781991269232, 1991270224, 9781991271228, 1991270232, 9781991270238, 1991269234, 9781991270221
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Summary:South African education is widely regarded as being in crisis, facing deep and persistent challenges. This reality is starkly reflected in international assessments such as the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), where South Africa ranked last among 43 countries and recorded the steepest decline of all participants. This book brings together leading scholars to examine critical issues shaping South African education today. Each chapter focuses on a key topic, offering authoritative insights into the system’s weaknesses and potential pathways for improvement. Employing qualitative research methods, the authors provide in-depth analyses that enrich scholars’ understanding of the country’s educational landscape and point toward solutions for a more equitable and effective system.
ISBN:1991271220
9781991269232
1991270224
9781991271228
1991270232
9781991270238
1991269234
9781991270221
DOI:10.4102/aosis.2025.BK501