Optimist (most days) secular humanist, all round humanitarian. Working to scale continuous teacher professional development through blended programmes.
Durban, South Africa
Joined February 2010
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Henre Benson retweeted
Education is key to tackling #ClimateChange—but it’s the teachers that make it happen!
In #SouthAfrica, the Keep it Cool project helps educators integrate climate change into their teaching. Our very own Sofie Tack shares what's next for the project👇
@VVOBsouthafrica
Henre Benson retweeted
Watch!
A dedicated teacher who has witnessed the transformative power of the Early Grade Reading Instruction in isiZulu course! ✨
VVOB is proud to be part of this intervention spearheaded by @DBE_SA @DBE_KZN to improve literacy outcomes in South Africa.
#literacyday #EGRI
Henre Benson retweeted
* only 4 days left to register!* ⏳
What to expect?
1. Informative webinar on the implementation programme of Funda Udlale Nathi, focused on "Learning Through Play."
2. Upcoming CFQ tender.
Date: 12 August 2024
Time: 12:00 to 13:30
Register Today!➡️buff.ly/4dvC1lz
Excited to share that @VVOBsouthafrica will be hosting this Info Session on the F.U.N. ECD Learning Through Play programme with an opportunity to join us in scaling this initiative in KZN in 2025. #LearningThroughPlay #CPTD #CPD #BlendedCPD #Ntataise #LEGOFoundation
Join us for an informative webinar on the implementation programme of Funda Udlale Nathi, focused on "Learning Through Play."
We will also provide details about an upcoming CFQ tender.
Date: 12 August 2024
Time: 12:00 to 13:30
Register today: buff.ly/4dvC1lz
Henre Benson retweeted
This Youth Month, VVOB South Africa is celebrating the voices of our incredible youth team members! We'll be sharing a series of quote cards featuring their hopes, dreams and solutions for tackling the challenges faced by young people in our country.
#youthmonth
Henre Benson retweeted
Passionate about making inclusive & equitable education? VVOB is hiring for two Global Strategic Advisor Partnerships positions!
Nairobi, Kenya or Pretoria, South Africa: lnkd.in/eerveWAa
Brussels: lnkd.in/epZyHv4Z
Deadline: 14 July 2024 ⏲
Henre Benson retweeted
Education is our greatest tool against #ClimateChange.
We're excited to share that the Keep It Cool project in South Africa is entering its second phase, extending climate change education to an estimated 120 schools and up to 7200 additional learners! 🔗on.vvob.org/ClimateChangeEdu…
Henre Benson retweeted
🌍📊 The newly launched @UNESCO & TTF Global Report on Teachers highlights that teacher shortages stem from a complex interplay of factors like motivation and working conditions. Addressing them demands holistic solutions.
Read more: bit.ly/2024GRT
#InvestInTeachers
Henre Benson retweeted
Exciting Opportunity!
Join VVOB in South Africa as our MEAL Officer.
Start date: 1 June 2024
Location: Durban
Salary: Determined based on VVOB global salary scales and work experience.
Deadline for applications: 6 May 2024
Find more information here: buff.ly/4aShMh1
Kicking off the Fundisa for Change KIC CCE project with this call. Join us. #climatechangeeducation
VVOB is seeking a skilled content development consultant with expertise in climate change to develop online teacher training materials.
For more information and to apply, please email: [email protected]
Download the full CFQ here: buff.ly/3Q5gLJQ
Henre Benson retweeted
#Education can and should contribute to climate action! 🌱
Thrilled that this video highlighting our work in #ClimateChange education in South Africa was shown during the 🇪🇺EU #GlobalGateway Event! The Keep it Cool project united school leaders, teachers, students, parents and communities to tackle climate challenges together 🤝
Henre Benson retweeted
🥳 We're thrilled that the @UN General Assembly has declared 11 June as the International Day of Play! This recognition follows a campaign by @LEGO_Group, @LEGOfoundation and organisations around the world including VVOB.
Learn more about why children learn best through play 👇
Henre Benson retweeted
NASCEE is seeking qualified coaches/facilitators with a minimum of 5-10 years' experience to apply and become part of our trusted pool of coaches/facilitators to lead our Executive Leadership Forums.
To apply, click on the following link: bit.ly/3wsVLpD
#Workingbetter
Henre Benson retweeted
The agenda for our #TeacherPolicyForum is live!
Join us in 🇿🇦 and online Bit.ly/14TeacherPDF for:
📘The launch of the first Global Report on Teachers,
🗣️Multi-stakeholder dialogue aiming at dignifying, diversifying & valorizing the teaching profession
🧑🤝🧑Thematic side events
Henre Benson retweeted
Did you know? Mother-tongue literacy strengthens both home language & English reading skills!
Watch: @DBE_KZN Busi Dladla, reflects on the importance of mother tongue & shares their interventions with VVOB & partners.
➡️ Learn more: buff.ly/42lNjo1
#IMLD2024 #EGRI
Henre Benson retweeted
📌 Final reminder! South Africans living abroad, today is the last day to register for #SAelections24 at your South African mission. Your vote matters, so head over, don't forget your SA ID and valid passport. 🇿🇦 #RegisterToVote
Henre Benson retweeted
🚀 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚀 Join @NBA_SouthAfrica as a Fieldworker for the Funda Udlale Nathi (F.U.N.) project.
💼 Position: Fieldworker
👉 Contribute to a blended learning course
👉 Engage with professional learning communities
👉 Impact education in KwaZulu-Natal
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Henre Benson retweeted
🙌 Thrilled to share a milestone moment for our Keep it Cool project! 🌿 Our efforts have been recognised in this @UNICEFInnocenti brief on Accelerating 'Green’ School-to-Work Transitions (page 19) as a promising approach to embedding climate change education into classrooms 👇
Henre Benson retweeted
Without quality climate change education, we can't build a sustainable future. Teachers play a 🔑role in instilling respect for our planet and inspiring action in young minds.
Explore how VVOB & partners, such as @AKF_Global & @Fundisa4Change, champion climate change education.
Henre Benson retweeted
🌱Climate change education should be an integral part of quality #education as it not only equips students with environmental knowledge but also cultivates a sense of responsibility towards our planet 🌍.
Learn more in our latest technical brief: bit.ly/Technicalbrief8
#COP28
