National Teaching and Learning Award
RECOGNITION: CPUT lecturer Bernie Millar has been teaching for more than 30 years
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
CPUT lecturer Bernie Millar is one of South Africa’s most innovative teachers. And she has the proof.
Millar has been voted as one of the most innovative teachers by the Council on Higher Education and the Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa.
A lecturer in the Textile and Technology Department, Millar is one of 14 teachers in South Africa to receive this recognition.
An annual award, it recognises teachers who are thinking out of the box and who are introducing innovative teaching methods to ensure students reach their full potential.
FUN: Awonke Kani and Noncedo Buso are learning how to multiply by playing a game of cards during one of Bernie Millar’s lessons
Millar’s uses teaching methods such as free writing, visual literacy education and new media. Earlier this year she introduced poker and other card games to teach mathematics.
“I like to try new things all the time. I also use laughter as a strategy. I want students to see learning as fun.”
And her efforts are paying off. This year alone, a majority of her students’ marks have doubled during the past few months.
Passionate about education, Millar says the highlight of teaching is engaging with students and being able to draw the best out of them.
Millar, who will receive the award in December, says she is very excited about the commendation.
“I am very pleased because this is not just an achievement for me and my department, but for CPUT,” she says.
Millar also holds the Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Teacher’s Award for 2012.
By Candes Keating
Written by CPUT News
Email: news@cput.ac.za
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