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GET YOUR VOICE HEARD It takes COURAGE to be a LEADER
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Editor’s Letter
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Think bursary before you loan
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Public Holidays and School Terms
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Maths and Science in school
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It takes courage to be a leader
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Bridge
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Get your voice heard
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Teachers and Technology
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STARS in Education Awards – our winners!
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Sustainable living
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SA Public Schools – Infographics
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Do I have qualifications?
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Research questions
Encouraging bright young stars to become teachers
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Becoming the best there is
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Help is just a call away
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GENERAL SCHOOL info
WHAT COUNTS IN LIFE IS NOT THE MERE FACT THAT WE HAVE LIVED. IT IS WHAT DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE TO THE LIVES OF OTHERS THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LIFE WE LEAD. – NELSON MANDELA
We CELEBRATE the STARS in Education:
TEACHERS
As a teacher, you inspire others with your care, your knowledge and your courage in taking the lead in sharing your knowledge with others. You care for others, but who cares for you?
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Argo, we believe in teachers and we would like to dedicate this National Teachers Guide to you, to say thank you for being the star in the lives of our youth. We would like to invite you to enter the Stars in Education awards, as we believe you deserve recognition. By entering your story, you have the chance to inspire others to make a difference. We have also included the Ace Matric Guide and ideas on motivating your learners to get ahead, so that you can support our Future Stars. They need our support, which is why we have introduced the Future Stars awards – to show that we believe that they have the power to change their world. Please encourage them to enter, as it gets them thinking about what they would like to be in the future.
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And when the going gets tough, remember we are not alone. Talk to your colleagues and think of ideas on how others can support you. Then, get your voice heard and send us your ideas so that we can encourage more support for you. Keep up the amazing work that you do!
From the Argo team
GENERAL SCHOOL info
2014 2014 School Term dates and Public holidays Term School Starts School Ends
Weeks
School Days
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15 January
28 March
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27 June
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21 July
3 October
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10 December
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*All 9 Provinces have the same School Calendar in 2014.
2014 Public Holidays in South Africa Date
Description
1 January
New Year’s Day
2 January
Public Holiday
21 March
Human Rights Day
18 April
Good Friday (Friday before Easter)
21 April
Family Day (Monday after Easter Sunday)
27 April
Freedom Day
28 April
Public Holiday
1 May
Workers Day
16 June
Youth Day
9 August
National Women’s Day
24 September
Heritage Day
16 December
Day of Reconciliation
25 December
Christmas Day
26 December
Day of Goodwill
Go to www.teacher.org.za to view the articles in this publication online. For the latest student, institution and bursary news – check out www.SAstudy.co.za
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HELPING OUR YOUTH
As a leading financial services provider, Metropolitan touches the lives of millions of South Africans through our financial services and products. Our corporate social investment (CSI) projects give us excellent opportunities to engage with people in the communities we serve. We support initiatives that address the effective delivery of quality education and enhance the learning environment at schools in previously under-resourced communities. Our focus on education and sports development is geared towards increasing the quality of education in South Africa and reshaping the future economy of our country.
ENRICHING YOUNG MINDS
Our involvement in the Early Childhood Development sector includes providing programmes for learners, training of educators and creating access to resources. Metropolitan helped set up the UJ Metropolitan Academy for underprivileged learners in 1992 with the goal of advancing leadership skills and learning opportunities, particularly in maths and science.
Metropolitan, a division of MMI Group Limited, an authorised financial services provider.
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SHAPE THEIR FUTURE
Metropolitan’s ‘Actuaries on the Move’ programme assists promising learners from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve sufficiently high grades in maths, science and english to qualify for entrance to tertiary education institutions.
PROMOTING FINANCIAL EDUCATION
We believe in empowering our customers to make informed decisions about their financial wellbeing, and as such we continuously invest in the promotion of financial education initiatives.
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SPORT
Metropolitan has been an integral part of development soccer for over 20 years. As sponsor of the Metropolitan U-19 Premier Cup and Metropolitan SASFA U-16 Cup, Metropolitan provides logistical support and life skills workshops, which focus on HIV/AIDS prevention, media relations and financial education to the young players.
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Greener pastures abound at
TSBCareerExpo The agricultural sector might be the oldest economic sector in South Africa, but it remains relevant as a source of employment even in today’s age. According to Statistics SA, the sector employs approximately 638 000 people formally, while around 8,5 million others are directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture for their employment and income. The sugar industry on its own contributes approximately 79 000 direct jobs, and a further 350 000 indirect jobs to South Africa’s economy.
Inaugural TSB Career expo
To expose the youth of South Africa to this valuable source of employment, TSB, one of the country’s leading producers of refined and raw sugar, will in March 2014 launch the TSB Career Expo. The initiative is aimed at presenting a much needed platform to inform learners about the career opportunities available in the sugar trade and to bring them one step closer to the industry. In its first edition, the TSB Career Expo will focus on grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 learners in the Nkomazi, Lobombo, Malalane and Kolangwane areas – all in the Mpumalanga sugar growing district. Efforts will also reach the unemployed youth to help alleviate the problem of unemployment that currently plagues the area. Visitors to the expo will enjoy a wide array of stimulating and highly informative activities including guided tours of TSB’s sugar mill facilities, sugar industry-related career opportunity workshops, artisan development programme presentations, and alumni and bursary representations.Visitors to the expo will also have the opportunity to apply for bursaries under TSB’s bursary programme. The inaugural TSB Career Expo is a partnership between TSB, the Department of Education and the National Youth Development Agency. The expo will thus be open to circuit managers, school heads and
teachers, National and Provincial Departments of Education as well institutions of higher learning.
Partnering for a greener future
TSB recognises that making an effective impact in development requires a coordinated and sustained effort. The company is also cognisant of the fact that there is a dynamic inter-dependence between itself and its host communities. The longevity and sustainability of the TSB Career Expo initiative is therefore important to both TSB and its host communities. TSB has thus constituted the Expo as an annual event to ensure that its benefits continue to filter back into the communities well beyond the duration of the individual Expo events. While the TSB Career Expo will have an immediately noticeable impact on the individual learners who attend the events, their acquired skills will have a spill-over effect on the greater community, where unemployment has been the root of many social ills experienced in the area.
TSB. Dedicated to growing the fertile minds of our youth.
For further information please contact TSB on 013 791 1154 or visit www.tsb.co.za
It takes courage to be a leader ...
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t is our chance to say ‘Hamba Kakuhle’ to the father of our nation and it is our chance to make a contribution. It is not enough to dream – we need to take action, but before we start on our path, we need to deal with the challenges that we face. We need to look bravely at the facts and then work together to find the solutions. This guide
is designed to give you the facts, and to give you ideas on who to work with, so that you don’t have to face these challenges alone. If you would like to get more facts about where education is at, then take advantage, download the publication for FREE from www.ed.org.za or get your copy posted directly to your school for only R100.
We need every teacher to help us deliver on the dream of Nelson Mandela: “Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that a son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a country.” – Nelson Mandela 8
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Our students make great teachers
This is why Unisa offers several maths teaching courses that enable educators to engage their classrooms in a love of learning. If you want to instil your students with the same passion for Mathematics as you have, take a course that gives you the right angle to approach the subject.
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Mathematics is one of our most important scientific disciplines, but teachers are struggling to get students to see how fascinating the subject is.
ENGAGEMENT
GET YOUR VOICE HEARD As a teacher, you are at the coalface of education policy and you understand what’s working well and what needs work. It’s time to get your voice heard, so that we can support you, while you support our future leaders.
Share your insights with us and you could get invited to present your ideas at an Education Roundtable for leaders. You could win one of 50 Achiever Notebooks valued at R195, which you can use together with the Achiever Programme on www.sastudy.co.za to develop your leadership skills.
WRITE TO US What do you love most about teaching? What support would you appreciate? What are the biggest challenges that you face and how do you think can you overcome these challenges? If you could, what would you change in South Africa’s education?
As a professional, you have the insights that can inform policy and make a difference in education. Share them with us so that we can showcase your great ideas. info@argo.org.za Write to us: GET YOUR VOICE HEARD, Freepost CB8152, The outcome of Argo, P.O. Box 7177, Stellenbosch, 7600 Fax it to us: 021 865 2166.
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RECOGNITION/MOTIVATION/EMPOWERMENT
STARS in Education – our WINNERS celebrated With World Teachers Day falling in October, it is the month where we celebrate teachers, acknowledging and honouring them for the crucial role that they play in the lives of young learners as well as for the excellent contribution that they make to society as a whole. The Stars in Education project, now in its sixth year, rewards teachers for their contribution in their community and celebrates ‘bright spots’ and success stories in the education landscape where teachers go above and beyond the call of duty.
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tars in Education is the brainchild of Argo, a multi-media solutions provider focusing on the Education Sector, that realised that teachers were not being recognised enough for the invaluable role they played within their communities in projects outside the classroom. Staying true to its brand values “to inform, involve and inspire”, Argo decided to start the Stars in Education project in 2008. Made possible by the generous and ongoing sponsorship of such companies as TSB Sugar, Mindset TV, Metro FM and SACE, these well-known and sustaining brands lend even further credibility to the
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initiative. By aligning with this campaign and working together, sponsors have shown their genuine commitment to a better future and have built brand affinity, making a real impact on the education landscape with a project that is founded on real stories of hope and inspiration. General Manager, Corporate Affairs at TSB Sugar, Vusi Khoza comments, “We are extremely excited to be a part of this Campaign. This incredible initiative speak directly to our ethos – ‘growing the future’ and our commitment to education and enterprise development and offer inspiration and hope for the future of our beautiful country.” In 2012 entries were received from all over South Africa and ranged from the creation of local orphanages and old age care facilities to inspiring young achievers, Water Education and
cre“Through this partnership, we shall and work hard ers’ teach of s ate awarenes said dedication in educating the nation” TV. dset Min of CEO al, Rajp h Mr Roit
Food Gardening to Early Childhood Development projects, Parent and School interaction projects to Culture-based extracurricular programmes, Brass Bands to Aerobic Instruction. The scope of projects put forward is inspiring and showcases just how many teachers are often going above and beyond the call of duty and influencing their communities.
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Of eight national annual teacher’s competitions, Of competitions, thiseight is thenational only oneannual whichteacher’s awards teachers for extraOf eight national annual teacher’s competitions, this is one for this is the the only only one which which awards awards teachers for extraextracurricular achievements. Stars inteachers Education celebrates curricular achievements. Stars in Education celebrates curricular achievements. Stars in Education celebrates its sixth year in 2013 and is supported by sponsors its sixth sixth year year in in 2013 2013 and and is is supported supported by by sponsors sponsors its TSB Sugar, Mindset TV, Metro FM and Argo. TSB Sugar, Sugar, Mindset Mindset TV, TV, Metro Metro FM FM and and Argo. Argo. TSB ENTRIES OPEN NOVEMBER EACH YEAR
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RECOGNITION/MOTIVATION/EMPOWERMENT
PILLAR IN HER COMMUNITY Celebrating 2012 Stars in Education winner: Thabo Motaung
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n 2012, Thabo Motaung won top honours with the Thari Mmelegi Orphanage – created for children born out the loss of parents to HIV/AIDS.
When Thabo was nominated, she had no idea that months later she would be the national winner of the 2012 Stars in Education Award. Her journey to become a teacher was inspired by her aunt who was a teacher and a nun at the Catholic School. “I admired how she loved her students. What stood out the most was how she responded when there was a crisis, how she prepared her lessons and how she always strives to ensure that the learners understood what she was communicating to them. She went the extra mile when students had a problem at home or even with their school work. In my own school experience, I’ve had fantastic teachers who showed me the wonder of teaching a classroom.” Motaung remembers. The Award paid tribute to her contribution, which included raising funds and singlehandedly establishing an orphanage. It also recognised outstanding volunteerism in demonstrating selfless devotion for the prosperity of the community.
Take a bit of time and tell us your story: Go to www.ed.org.za programmes, that create employment and uplift the youth. Thabo has been running the project for the past five years.
She went the extra mile when students had a problem at home or even with their school work.
Today, the community of Sondela in Paardekraal boasts a well functioning safe haven for many orphaned children. She is also actively involved in other community
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Thabo says since winning the Stars in Education award her profile and status as a teacher and leader has been raised among the community, and in so doing, raised the profile of teachers in society.
Thabo’s enormous contribution to the education of her community as a teacher and as founder of the Thari Mmelegi Orphanage resonates with her motto that ‘Education provides possibility and hope for the future of society.’ A real pillar in her community.
RECOGNITION/MOTIVATION/EMPOWERMENT
“WHAT IT MEANS TO BE RECOGNISED IN THE STARS IN EDUCATION AWARDS” By: Phuti Ragophala
Ever since winning the Stars in Education awards in 2011, I have never looked back in changing the lives of destitute learners, community members and my fellow colleagues. The awards unearth peoples’ talents, recognizing the unsung Heroes and Heroines and reassuring us that we are gifted differently. My innovative ideas have gone far through media and word of mouth. As a result of my achievement in the Stars in Education awards, I have also been recognized as: South African Hero by ETV 2012 Appointed the SACE ambassador 2011 Invited by various Radio stations to share the innovative work that my school is engaged 2011, 2012, 2013 I was invited by Quality Life to Inspire 300 delegates in Polokwane, at Mitchell House High School (2013-03-22) University of Limpopo requested me to motivate 280 first year students who are doing teaching as future career (2013-04-05) 2012 Premiers award for being able to sustain innovative projects that benefit the community, learners and orphans
I am now a National Teaching Award adjudicator hosted by President Jacob Zuma I visit schools to inspire local youth who cannot access education due to lack of funds. e.g I have also donated 15 refurbished computers to a nearby destitute village Nchachane after learning that most of youth is unemployed Many things are still going to happen. “A candle cannot loose its light by sharing light with another candle”.
Be inspired.
Follow Phuti on Twitter @PhutiRagophala.
“It is often that a teacher does not recognise the needy children. These children will not speak up; we need to be watching for the signs” – Phuti Ragophala
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
“Do I have the qualifications to get ahead in my teaching
profession?
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he Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) is a professional development course for teachers and school leaders, which is offered by institutions of learning throughout South Africa. Provincial education departments around the country are making millions of rands available for senior teachers and principals to obtain ACE qualifications.
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination” – Jimmy Dean The course is becoming increasingly popular among mid-career teachers and principals. Over the past few years, ACE has become a highly regarded intervention, which provides teachers with the opportunity to develop their content knowledge and teaching skills in whatever areas they specialise in. It covers the foundation and intermediate phases in Maths, English, Science, Arts and Culture and even a course on teaching learners with special needs. It also offers courses in School Management and Leadership.
Universities throughout the country are offering ACE courses – and all of them offer a small number of bursaries as well. To qualify for a bursary, teachers must practise in an ACE area. So if, for example: A teacher wants to obtain an ACE in foundation teaching, he or she must be teaching in the foundation area. A Matric Certificate and, at least, a threeyear diploma, are also prerequisites. The ACE qualification is available at these South African universities: Stellenbosch University, North-West University, Walter Sisulu University, University of Cape Town, UNISA, University of Johannesburg, NorthWest University, University of Pretoria, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, University of the Free State and African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment Centre (AIMSSEC)
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ENGAGEMENT
WIN R1 000 BY SHARING YOUR INSIGHTS WITH US, WE CAN OFFER YOU BETTER SUPPORT IN FUTURE THAT SO Title: _______ Name & Surname:_____________________________________ Date of birth: ______________________ Mobile:_________________________ E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________ Name of School ____________________________________________________ School Address ____________________________________________________ Where did you graduate? ____________________________________________ Which year did you graduate?_________________________________________ 1) What is your monthly salary? Less than R5 000
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3) Do you have a second job? YES / NO 4) Are you a union member? YES / NO 4.a) If yes, name of union___________________________________________ 5) Do you have access to the internet? YES / NO 5.a) If yes, which sites do you find most helpful?________________________
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ENGAGEMENT 8) Which of the following challenges to you face? Insufficient textbooks
Absence of teachers/principal
Stationary shortage (pens, paper etc)
Drugs/alcohol
Crime in your community
Hunger
Violence in your community
No access to internet
Absence of learners 9) How many children are in your classroom?_________________________ 10) What prizes would you like to win? Cash for your school/projects
Educational material for your classroom
Laptop
Internet
Training programmes (skills development)
Food for your school
11) Did you find NATIONAL TEACHERS GUIDE helpful this year? YES / NO 12) How can we make the guide better for you? More competitions
Skills Development/ Education Advice Training update
Tips on how to use technology in the classroom
13) Do you receive any other guides / magazines or newspapers at your
school? YES / NO
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_________________________________________________________________ 14) Do you think we should make a leadership guide for principals? YES / NO 14.a) If yes, what information should we include?
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Freepost Email us on: info@argo.org.za Send it to us: Teacher Research, 865 2166 CB8152, Argo, PO Box 7177, Stellenbosch, 7600 Fax it to us: 021 /email. You can cut this questionnaire out and send it to us via post/fax is final Three lucky entrants will each receive R1 000. The outcome of the draw and no correspondence will be entered into.
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Becoming the best there is
Becoming the best there is By: Victoria John
Many teachers are desperately seeking ways to develop their skills so they can be the best professionals possible, but finding the courses, workshops and seminars that address their needs is no easy task. So where can you go?
But what about those of you who teach at schools that do not even have running water let alone a computer with access to the internet or the transport and funds to access a university?
Here are some ideas that might help The internet offers a variety of free resources for teachers wanting to polish their professional skills. The Khan Academy website at www.Khanacademy.org offers short videos explaining maths concepts for all levels. Numeric is a South African resource that aligns these Khan Academy videos to the CAPS curriculum. Dr Math is an online math tutoring service accessed predominantly through mobile social networking service Mxit. CSIR Meraka Institute in South Africa hosts this mobile service which aims to support school learners in South Africa with Mathematics questions. If you are a Biology teacher have a look at the ideas for lesson plans, work sheets, discussion forums and articles at the University of the Western Cape’s Botany website. Go to www. botany.uwc.ac.za/Sci_Ed/ for more info.
Initiatives like CoZa Cares Foundation shows you how to use the internet to enhance your teaching. Contact the CoZa Cares Foundation to check whether your school qualifies for a donation of computers and training for teachers. The Department has now partnered with teacher unions like the South African Democratic Teachers Unions (SADTU) and the National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) to conduct training workshops for teachers. Johnson said NAPTOSA sits down with teachers across the country (including non-members), to pin point their needs to put together tailor made courses for them for as little as R30 per teacher, sometimes even for free depending on the course. Craig Paxton, co-founder and director of NGO Axium Education, encourages teachers to create a community of “colleagues to whom they can ask questions, share ideas and resources”. They spend time looking at syllabus documents allows teachers to voice areas of concern or uncertainty. This is where teachers who are more confident in these areas can help their colleagues.
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MEN IN THE MAKING, is a national day for recognizing young men which is endorsed by the minister of basic education. It was launched on 25 March 2013. METRO FM and Tracker launched Men in the making campaign five years ago, seeking to offer our boys and young men the chance to interact with Role models across society. The campaign is supported by the Department of Basic Education, Shout SA. On the 25th of April, school boys from Grades 10 to 12 were introduced to companies and gained work experience. This project is more than just a career day; its aim is to help teenage boys understand the value of their education, to challenge them to overcome their obstacles and to work towards becoming productive adult citizens of our country. At the broadest level, Men in the Making is a practical intervention designed to create a practical bridge between South Africa’s social aspirations and its very challenging daily reality.
In May, METRO FM visited the Female Section at the JHB Prison to highlight the plight of CHILDREN BORN BEHIND BARS and to support the launch of children facilities. METRO FM in partnership with the department of correctional services hosted a family day at the Johannesburg Correctional services. This initiative was aimed at spreading the message and call upon our communities to help promote values of human solidarity. Through their intervention, METRO FM identified a need to amongst other things; to educate the nation about the plight of the unfortunate kids who are born to female inmates who are serving time for different crimes. We believe that as a people we need to take collective responsibility to parent these children and most of all, to say we have not forgotten about them and that they are loved. The only life they know is confined space and the prison walls and it then becomes our responsibility to tell these children one way or another that there is another world out there as opposed to what they know. This entails converting existing cells into suitable mother-andchild units. The aim is to make these units more stimulating for children and more comfortable for incarcerated mothers who must focus on the developmental needs of the children while serving their sentences.
WALK FOR FREEDOM on June 16th from Morris Isaacson to Phefeni at Vilakazi Street, about 10 000 people attended the walk.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION In 1974 the Department of Education issued its decree that Afrikaans was to become a language of instruction at school. The decree was resented deeply by blacks as Afrikaans was widely viewed, in the words of Desmond Tutu, then Dean of Johannesburg as “the language of the oppressor”. The resentment grew until April 30, 1976, when children at Phefeni Junior Secondary School in Soweto went on strike, refusing to go to school. Their rebellion then spread to many other schools in Soweto. A student from Morris Isaacson High School, Teboho ‘Tsietsi’ Mashinini, proposed a meeting on June 13, 1976, to discuss what should be done. Students formed an Action Committee (later known as the Soweto Students’ Representative Council) that organized a mass rally for June 16 to make themselves heard. An estimated 20 000 students from numerous Sowetan schools began to protest; about 176 people were killed when police open fire on the crown. The 16th of June is now a public holiday, Youth Day, in remembrance of the events in 1976. METRO FM commemorated “JUNE 16” through this event which aimed to remind our listeners and today’s youth about where we come from. On June 16 we staged the walk for freedom from Morris Isaackson High School to Phefeni Junior Secondary School in Vilakazi Street where the march will end. Through this campaign we wanted to honor all the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against Apartheid and Bantu Education. The proposed “WALK FOR FREEDOM” gave the listeners an opportunity to retrace the steps of those heroes who resuscitated the fight for democracy as well as giving the youth of today an opportunity to experience what their predecessors went through.
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THINK BURSARY BEFORE YOU THINK LOAN
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ot many teachers have deep enough pockets to pay cash for a programme, diploma or degree that will improve their classroom skills. In fact, the vast majority will in all likelihood be forced to look to bursary schemes or student loans to fund their studies. Roll up your sleeves and start exploring for sources to fund your skills development. The key consideration in a loan application is your credit-worthiness – in other words, the bank or lending institution will mull over just one thing: whether you’ll able to pay back the money you want borrow? The most important consideration is to make sure you complete you application form accurately and honestly. To apply for a bursary, you will also need to complete an application form. The difference is that you will be required to write a covering letter, telling administrators why you believe the bursary scheme should pay for your studies.
It’s not easy. Here’s a checklist of tips to give you a winning chance: Write confidently – but don’t come across as over-confident Let your ambition shine through when you explain why you want to study further Give examples of why you consider yourself a hard worker and a knuckle-down type of person Write about why you love teaching – and how the extra skills the bursary will help you acquire will 24
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add value to the teaching profession in your community Outline your current financial position, without being melodramatic. If you’re writing your letter on a PC, put it through a spellcheck when you’re done and carefully read through it again. Over the last three to four years, the National Development Plan has made the development of the South African education system one of its top priorities. This is good news for you. It means that millions of extra funding has been made available by the national and provincial governments in the form of bursaries for professional teachers like you. So what are you waiting for? Get to the website of your provincial education department, click on bursaries, and read up the requirements. Eastern Cape: Steve Vukile Tshwete Education Complex, Zone 6, Zwelitsha. 040 608 4200, www.ecdoe.gov.za. Free State: 55 Elizabeth Street, FS Provincial Government Building, Bloemfontein. 051 404 8000, www. education.fs.gov.za. Gauteng: 111 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg. 011 355 0000, www.education.gpg.gov.za. KwaZulu-Natal: 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. 033 846 5000, www.kzneducation.gov.za. Limpopo: Corner 113 Biccard & 24 Excelsior Street, Polokwane. 015 290 7611, www.edu.limpopo.gov.za. Mpumalanga: Building No. 5, Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Nelspruit. 013 766 5000, www.mpumalanga.gov.za/education. North West: 2nd Floor Executive Block, Garona Building, Mmabatho. 018 387 3312, www.nwpg.gov.za/education. Northern Cape: 09 Hayston Road, Harrison Park. 053 830 1600, www.premier.ncpg.pov.za/DoE. Western Cape: Grand Central Towers, Cnr Darling and Lower Plein Streets, Cape Town. 021 467 2000, www.wced.pgwc.gov.za.
MATHS & SCIENCE in the CLASSROOM
MATHS AND SCIENCE IN THE SCHOOLING
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Leadership insights from Dr Nduna Watson, Director: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (FET). The importance of Maths and Science cannot be underestimated. The Department of Basic Education has developed an MST Implementation Strategy with clear areas of focus: • learner participation and success rate; • teacher demand, supply, utilisation and development and support; • partnerships; and • the provision of resources. The main challenges faced by learners are that Language-learners are unable to express themselves in the language of teaching and learning (LOLT); they are unable to understand basic concepts and have a poor content knowledge and problem-solving skills. Further Education and Training (FET) and General Education and Training (GET) subject specialists are developing remedial plan to assist learners in dealing with these challenges. Q: “What value does choosing Maths and Science have in the learner’s career choice?” A: “The country has a shortage of personnel for careers in Maths and Science, for example engineers, medical doctors, artisans, teachers, etc. There is a de-
mand for learners with Maths and Science in most careers where many job opportunities currently exist. Maths and Science are not difficult subjects. As in any other subject an interest in a subject combined with hard work will bring success to the learner. I want to encourage learners to study science subjects because most careers are built on these subjects. Parents must also support and encourage their children to attend science exhibitions and participate in Maths and Science Olympiads. Exposure is very important.” Maths and science have been hyped into being difficult and only for “clever” learners, but if you think about it – maths and science is much like baking bread of a cake. You need to know the basic recipes (formulas) and how the different ingredients mix together (chemistry) and you also need to know the affects of different actions, like eating too much bread, will make you feel like your stomach is going to explode (physics?). >>> So, an idea to take the fear out of these subjects – ask your learners for examples of maths and science in everyday life. Use the idea of baking a cake as a start – what other great examples can you think of? Source: Department of Basic Education
Visit the Thutong National Education Portal: www.thutong.doe.gov.za. This is an online portal which focuses on the delivering of information, offer interactive services, school curriculum support materials to the South African schooling and FET College community.
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TEACHER DEVELOPMENT MATRIX BRIDGE’s National Maths and Science Learner Support Community of Practice has developed the Teacher Development Matrix. This community’s goal is to increase the number and quality of successful Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) graduates entering the world of work in South Africa. Early in 2012, this community decided that it would focus on understanding and supporting the teacher – a major leverage point in the creation of STEM professionals. This community defined a list of qualities of an ideal South African teacher which was used to develop this matrix. These qualities may be intrinsic to the teacher or have a bearing on how the teacher relates to learners – horizontal axis of the matrix. On the vertical axis you will see three categories of teacher qualities, namely:
1 Knowledge for the teaching profes-
sion;
2 Skill-based qualities; and 3 Attitude-based qualities.
In this matrix, you will find the names of the service providers who support the development of these qualities listed in each section. Some of these providers work across all the categories. This matrix will be used to identify gaps in STEM teacher development and also define collaborative solutions where gaps exist. In order to promote reflective practice among practitioners of what works in teaching and learning, Bridge has been hosting teacher development laboratories in its meetings. Teachers see this as a platform where teacher development issues and techniques can be addressed.
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Attitude – based qualities
Skill – based qualities
Universities
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• Excellent facilitator of know ledge transfer and application • Creativity in presentation of concepts. • Reflexive teaching approach that responds to learner needs
Teacher Development Matrix including qualities and service providers
• Collaborator • Astute classroom manager • Language ability relevant to needs of learners (teaching medium and, possibly, mother tongue for Second language teachers) • Reflective: knows own strengths and weaknesses
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• Positive role model • Open- minded and approachable • Dedication to learner success • Empathetic and aware of learner context • A genuine interest in learners; an enabler • Composed and fair • Possesses a sense of humour • Visionary; high expectations of learners
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• Proactive about professional development • Lifelong learner • Integrity/ moral compass • Passion for their work • High energy levels • Self-knowledge
In relation to the Learners
Intrinsic to the Teacher
Khulisa Management Services ORT Step WITS Zenex Foundation GDE Provincial departments
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Radmaste (based at Wits University) •
Mindset
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Maths Centre
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Participating organisations that support all six quality areas • COUNT
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TECHNOLOGY
Teachers and Technology If you are a principal or teacher, you would probably be able to rattle off a dozen reasons for banning the use of cellphones during school hours. And you would probably be right. But you would also be wrong. And if this sounds confusing, read on….
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utside the classroom environment, have you ever watched the relationship between your learners and their cellphones? Don’t they look amazingly comfortable manipulating those tiny keys that unlock the magic of Mxit, Facebook and any number of games. Don’t you sometimes wish they would display the same nimbleness of mind and finger to tackle classroom tasks in English, mathematics, history and geography? Cellphones are banned in South African schools – well, sort of ...
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Cellphones do offer some enticing positives.
Recently, tentative steps have been taken in some parts of the country to embrace the educational potential of these intriguing, and often misunderstood, mini-computers. Here are just a few possibilities: cellphones can be used for finding definitions, converting currencies, finding maths equations and for translating languages. They can also use cellphones to browse the internet, to carry out research, to read books and to download educational material. Of course, nothing stops teachers from using their cellphone to access the myriad educational opportunities. It is even easier to access than a laptop. And as you get into it, you can share
TECHNOLOGY
The possibilities, in fact, are endless….
your knowledge with your colleagues and with your learners. Have you heard of MobieG?
MobieG is a new innovative, life helpline that facilitates youth via cell-phones and the Mxit platform, with life crisis’s that they are experiencing. It is a hugely cost-effective and efficient way of helping young people in need (regardless of race or gender) anonymously, immediately and free of charge. We empower champions in communities as well as leading universities with skills and training PURPO SE
Within the next 5 years, MobieG will be SA youth’s choice for expert advice and counselling on social platforms, as we help them to make better choices about their personal lives and challenges
HOW DOES MobieG MAKE A DIFFER ENCE IN EDUCATION?
MobieG offers counselling help to young people in SA via the Mxit platform with everyday problems and decisions, for example relationships, suicide, depression, bullying, studies, career choices, teen pregnancy, STD’s, addictions, homosexuality and abuse. The MobieG service compliments the life orientation curriculum in schools. MobieG is growing with approximately 10 000 new users per month. Why is MobieG so SUCCESSFUL?
Young people prefer text based counselling to face-to-face counselling. Social media is their preferred language. The hits on our Mxit portal grows steadily with 10 000 per month. They also appreciate the fact that they can chat anonymously.
TELEPHONE: 011 326 1330 / 082 735 0566 EMAIL: ops@mobieg.co.za WEBSITE: www.mobieg.co.za
Go to www.teacher.org.za to view the articles in this publication online.
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SUSTAINABILITY
TEACHING A NEW WAY OF THINKING
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By: Ruenda Loots
here is an old Indian proverb that says we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, but we borrow it from our children. Unfortunately past generations have ‘borrowed’ a great deal from the earth and future generations now have to bear the cost. Although we cannot turn back the clock and undo past mistakes, we can show this generation new ways to live on this planet. By teaching sustainable development at school level we can start paying back our debt to future generations. Learn from yesterday For the most part, we have lived rather carelessly on this planet. Our economies have been driven by an “extract-usedump” motto; this way of thinking has depleted our natural resources and created overfull landfill sites. Our forests are being chopped down, our oceans overfished and our water sources polluted. We are breaking down nature’s systems that provide the air we breathe, the water we drink and soil we grow our food in. The planet is warming up as a result of human activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Across the globe we see increases in extreme weather events which negatively affect natural ecosystems and the livelihoods of many people. Researchers predict that oil, the lifeblood of the world’s economy, will become more scarce and expensive and this will have dramatic consequences. Despite 30 years of global commitment to poverty
eradication, more people are classified as poor than ever before (1 billion of the 7 billion people on the planet live in slums). These environmental, economic and social problems are all connected: you cannot solve one without addressing the others. Hope for tomorrow This bleak picture of a world in crisis can change because we can change. This starts by changing the way we think about the way we live. Albert Einstein said that we cannot solve our problems using the same way of thinking that created the problems in the first place. That is why educators play such an important part in the fight for a sustainable future! You don’t need to be an expert on sustainable development to teach fundamental National Teachers Guide 2013
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lessons on sustainability: awareness, understanding and action.
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors but we borrow it from our children.
• Awareness: The best way to create awareness is to ask questions and allow students to research the answers themselves. Start with simple questions: Where does the water in our tap come from, what plants are indigenous to this area, where do plastic bottles come from? Through this process of investigation students will become more aware of ‘unseen’ processes that affect the systems and environment around them. • Understanding: The next step is to help students understand the complexities of these systems. For example, as the students research the origin of plastic bottles, help them think about all the inputs (energy, water, material, transport) and the outputs (bottles, pollution, carbon dioxide) of the system. Take them to see the local landfill site and discuss what happens to plastic bottles after use. Ask them to think about what will happen if systems continue to operate in unsustainable ways and see if they can suggest ways to make systems more sustainable.
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60% of ecosystems that humans depend on are degraded.
• Action: Encourage students to identify challenges in their own community (economic, environmental and/or social) and to investigate the context of these challenges e.g. if littering is a problem in the area students should try to understand where the litter comes from before thinking of solutions. Students can design a sustainable waste system at the school. Separate bins can be used to collect recyclables which can be sold to recycling companies (see www.treevolution.co.za for a guide to recycling in South Africa). Organic waste (lunch leftovers) can be put into a compost heap which can support a vegetable garden at the school. There are many great inexpensive projects for students to undertake: worm farms, crafts from recycled materials, river clean-ups and tree planting.
Teaching children to think about the way they live might be the most important lesson of all. Start with what you have and do what you can. Let us work towards leaving a legacy of positive change and sustainable futures.
Hope for tomorrow Glass and aluminium cans are 100% recyclable.
1.1 billion people do not have access to Recycling a metric ton of paper saves clean drinking water. 17 trees. In 2011 we extracted 60 billion tons of primary resources from the earth, 40% more than we used in 1980.
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Solar water heaters cut household energy use by 50%.
sadtu
SADTU’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE
We need to build a new teacher for a changing South Africa society rather than maintaining the status quo. The magnitude of the challenge should not be under-estimated. It requires commitment, clarity of vision and leadership from teachers as social actors, community leaders and shapers of nations as well as the recipient community. The SADTU 2030 Vision is designed to be a truly South African and African product which is rooted in the reality of what defines an African teacher during the African century. The vision is based on the following foundation pillars: • SERVICING UNION MEMBERS • CREATING A LEARNING NATION • PROMOTING A DEVELOPMENTAL ORIENTED NATION STATE • CREATING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS • BUILDING A DELIVERY BASED ORGANISATIONAL CAPACITY Visit: www.sadtu.org.za to learn more about what each of these pillars stand for.
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Encourage your bright young stars
ENCOURAGE YOUR BRIGHT YOUNG STARS TO BECOME
TEACHERS
As a teacher, you know that education has the power to change our world. The challenges in education are daunting and it takes courage and commitment to get results. Do you have scholars that you know are achievers? Do they have a positive influence on fellow classmates?
Encourage them to make a difference ... and become a teacher. The Department of Basic Education and Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to providing quality education to all South Africans to ensure a better future for all. By encouraging your star learners to become a teacher, you will help turn this vision into a reality.
Ten reasons to use to encourage learners to consider teaching as a career path: • You can make the same difference to a child’s life, as your favourite teacher made in yours. • Set children on the path of success by learning them to count, read and write. • Help shape ordinary children into extraordinary citizens of South Africa. • Teach children the values that make South African strong and proud. • Share the knowledge that you have gained through completing your studies. 38
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• Encourage children to ask questions and ignite the spark of curiosity in them. • You can turn your love of learning into a love of teaching. • Help students to discover their true potential. • As you were once a scholar, you know the challenges and obstacles that need to be overcome in order to make a success. • You get the chance to serve children, your community and your country.
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Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education t 031 826 2508 / e info@casme.org.za w www.casme.org.za
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Department of Health t 0800 20 14 144 14 w www.doh.gov.za
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Department of Science and Technology t 012 843 6300 / e webmaster@dst.gov.za w www.dst.gov.za
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Dr Math
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Education International (IE) e headoffice@ei-ie.org w www.ei-ie.org
Education Labour Relations Council t 012 663 7446 / e admin@elrc.co.za w www.elrc.org.za
Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) t 011 372 3300 / e info@etdpseta.org.za w www.etdpseta.org.za
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Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools t 051 522 6903 / e office@fedsas.org.za w www.fedsas.org.za
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Music is Great Investment (MIAGI) t 012 320 5154 / e info@miagi.co.za w www.miagi.co.za
National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA)
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National Research Foundation
t 012 481 4000 / e info@nrf.ac.za w www.nrf.ac.za
National Student Financial Aid Scheme t 021 763 3232 / e info@nsfas.org.za w www.nsfas.org.za
National Teachers Union
t 035 772 1608 / e info@natu.org.za w www.natu.org.za
National Qualifications Framework t 012 431 5039 / e help@nqf.org.za w www.ngf.org.za
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Open Learning Group t 011 670 4700 w www.olg.co.za
Penreach t 013 758 9092 / e ceopenreach@penryn.co.za w www.penreach.org.za
Project Literacy t 012 323 3447 / e info@projectliteracy.org.za w www.projectliteracy.org.za
Pearson t 021 532 6009 / e enquiries@pearsoned.co.za w www.pearson.co.za
READ Educational Trust t 011 496 3322 / e info@read.co.za w www.read.co.za
Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (RAPCAN) t 021 712 2330 / e info@rapcan.org.za w www.rapcan.org.za
SA Teachers Union t 012 436 0900 / e saou@saou.co.za w www.saou.co.za
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South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) t 012 392 9300 / e info@saasta.ac.za w www.saasta.ac.za
South African Council for Educators (SACE) t 086 1007 223 w www.sace.org.za
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Thandulwazi Maths and Science Trust t 011 577 6193 / e thandulwazi@stithian.com w www.thandulwazi.com
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Thutong Portal (South African Education Portal) t 012 357 4214 w www.thutong.doe.gov.za
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Umalusi (Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training) t 012 349 1510 / e info@umalusi.org.za w www.umalusi.org.za
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