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Presentation. Title : Pre – University Students Venue : Westshore Hotel Tampa Date : 18 May – 20 May 2012 Presenter : Mr Jabu Hlakula, Technology Specialist Grade R – 9 Department of Basic Education Republic of South Africa. Role of the Department of Basic Education in South Africa.

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  1. Presentation Title : Pre – University Students Venue : Westshore Hotel Tampa Date : 18 May – 20 May 2012 Presenter : Mr Jabu Hlakula, Technology Specialist Grade R – 9 Department of Basic Education Republic of South Africa

  2. Role of the Department of Basic Education in South Africa • To provide quality Education through: • Ongoing professional Development of competent workshop • The Development and supply Learning, Teaching and Support Material ( LTSM) • The building of strong leadershipand management in all spheres • The Design, Development and Implementation of curriculum relevant to South Africa and meeting international standards • The establishment of strong partnership with relevant stakeholders national and internationally

  3. Relevancy of IEEE ( TISP) • International Professional Association • Focus on Human Development • Advancing Technological Innovation and Excellence • Participate and inspire global community through active participation in educational program • Focus on critical areas ( Mathematics, Science and Technologic that advances development

  4. Continue • It is lead by highly professional people with high knowledge and skills • It uses curriculum to provide work place experience • It foregrounds implementation support

  5. TISP Team in South Africa: composition and coordination • Education officials ( district, province, national • Non- Governmental Organisation • Higher Education Institution • Business communities • Association • Engineers • Coordinated by Cape Town University of Technology ( Professor Nico Beute)

  6. Progress to date • Provided on – site support for technology subject advisors and teachers • Develop technology activities for Grade 4 – 9 which is used by schools • Assisted curriculum officials of technology in the development of materials at three levels • Coordinated interested partners to participate in the TISP program • Materials developed were used to orientate natural sciences and technology Intermediate Phase ( Grade 4-6) subject advisors

  7. Highlights of the project • The project has been well received by the Department of Basic Education • Participating partners are committed • The participants come with a wealth of experience and knowledge • The materials produced are of high quality and complies to South African curriculum requirements • The materials gradually introduced learners to the demand of the world of work

  8. Future plans/ Proposals • Adapting the current materials to current curriculum implementation overview • Details of implementation program • Finalization of Memorandum of Understanding between IEEE ( TISP) with the Department of Basic Education • Rally for extra resources ( toolkits) to ensure smooth implementation of the curriculum • Plan for the on site support of schools • Develop Technology DVD in all eleven language • Olympiad and Expo Exhibition, currently focus is mostly Science and Mathematics , not country phenomena but international • With the integration of Science and Technology in the Intermediate Phase (grade 4 – 6 ) the Exhibition will be helpful • Participating in Community of Practice ( TISP) internationally

  9. Other detail • Use of material already prepared • Access to the material • CD with material to be taken to the USA • Curriculum documents to be available • Members and affiliation of the TISP team • Wool DVD as a sample of what we still plan to do • Detail of the lesson plans sent by Rina for publication on the TISP website • Any more suggestions?

  10. Thank you • Baie Dankie • Re ya leboga Unity in Diversity ( language brings people together)

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