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Toe Prof. Jonathan Jansen 'n kind was, het sy ma 'n spreekwoord gehad wat hom bygebly het: My kind, bokdrolletjies is nou eenmaal nie rosyntjies, al lyk dit baie dieselfde. Moet nooit die twee deurmekaar kry nie.About Jonathan Jansen
Jonathan Jansen is Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Stellenbosch, after serving for many years as the Vice Chancellor of the University of the Free State, South Africa. Jansen has a formidable reputation for transformation and a deep commitment to reconciliation in communities living with the heritage of apartheid. He holds an impressive collection of degrees and awards including the Education Africa Lifetime Achievement Award. Jansen is also the author or co-author of Song for Sarah, Letters to My Children, Great South African Teachers, We Need to Talk, We Need to Act and How to Fix South Africa’s Schools. Jansen has lived all over South Africa and in the United States. He is married with two children.
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| Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Book | 9781920434748 | 1920434747 | 2011-05-01 | 248 | 0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 in | $12.99 | |
| Paperback | 9781920434175 | 1920434178 | 2011-05-01 | 248 | 0.00 x 5.00 x 8.00 in | $14.95 |
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