Teach it like you mean it

Empowering South African educators through dialogue, connection, and creativity. This podcast brings you uplifting conversations, practical strategies, and expert perspectives designed to support your professional growth and enhance your classroom experience.

Teach it like you mean it is a education podcast hosted by Twinkl South Africa, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Twinkl South Africa hosts Teach it like you mean it, a education show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Episode 23 | Maximising Learner Potential: Insights from an Assessment Specialist

  Nov 9, 202532 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Aamira Surtie-Pillay, an expert in learning and assessment development, unpacks how thoughtful assessment can transform the learning experience. Expect honest insights about balancing well-being with academic rigour, designing inclusive assessments, and using data meaningfully to support growth. Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, or education enthusiast, this conversation will challenge you to see assessment not as a task, but as a tool for unlocking potential.</p><p><br></p>

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  Episode #22

  Episode 22 | What Does Teacher Burnout Really Mean for South Africa’s Educators?

  Oct 5, 202523 minS1

  <p>This episode explores what it truly means to care for the caregivers of our classrooms. With insight from education leader Banele Lukhele, it dives into the realities of teacher burnout, the systemic pressures behind it, and what real support for educators should look like in South Africa today.</p>

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  Episode #21

  Episode 21 | Career Progression and Leadership Roles for Teachers

  Sep 20, 202533 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Teach It Like You Mean It, we sit down with Zamajola Majola, an experienced school principal, to explore career progression and leadership opportunities for teachers in South Africa. From practical steps for moving into leadership to the importance of emotional intelligence, mentorship, and professional growth, Zamajola shares valuable insights for educators who want to build sustainable and impactful careers.</p>

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  Episode #20

  Episode 20 | What Happens When Learners Feel Heard?

  Sep 5, 202520 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Teach It Like You Mean It, Magret Botman speaks with education lecturer Nikki de Bruyn about the power of child participation in the classroom. From boosting confidence and cooperation to transforming learning outcomes, we explore how listening to children changes everything for them, for teachers, and for schools.</p>

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19 | Global Perspective on Play-Based Learning

  Aug 21, 202531 minS1

  <p>Have you ever wondered if play belongs beyond the early years? In this episode of Teach It Like You Mean It, I chat with Emma Morrison and Gillian Steven about the global movement of play-based learning, why it’s more than “just fun,” and how play can transform even maths and English classrooms.</p>

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