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Curriculum & Assessment. Core function of WCED is curriculum delivery. CURRICULUM STRATEGY. Literacy strategy MST strategy WCED 20 year curriculum strategy Directorate Curriculum Development strategy. Curriculum Development Directorate: Strategic framework. ~ Enabling strategy ICT ~.
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Curriculum & Assessment Core function of WCED is curriculum delivery
CURRICULUM STRATEGY • Literacy strategy • MST strategy • WCED 20 year curriculum strategy • Directorate Curriculum Development strategy
Curriculum Development Directorate: Strategic framework ~ Enabling strategyICT ~ Key ThrustN C S :G E T & F E T Languages * Mathematics * Mathematical Literacy * Physical Science * Biology * Agricultural Science * History * Geography * Accounting * Economics * Business Economics * Home Economics * Dance * Music * Visual Art * Speech and Drama * Design and Graphic Art * Life Orientation * End User Computing * Information and Communication Technology * Travel and Tourism * Hotel-keeping * Motor Mechanics * Electrician work * Technical Drawing * Natural Sciences * Social Sciences * Arts and Culture * Life Orientation * Technology * Economic and Management Sciences Integrated in key thrust:Inclusive Ed ABETECD Underlying principles:E E H RValues MST LITERACY ~ ~ ~ Supporting strategies ~ ~ ~ Certification processes & quality assurance Research Professional TLSM Development
NCS REPORT • Draft Learning Programme Policy Guidelines • Comment on Intersen Learning Area LPPGs by 14 Feb • Foundation Phase - end May • Critique: too long, too complex, assessment
SENIOR PHASE ASSESSMENT • Emphasis on CASS - guidelines to all Senior Phase schools • Assessment policy/pamphlet/ SAQA document • HEDCOM decision on CTAs (Gr 9) in March • Actively develop understanding of assessment as integral to teaching and learning process - SMTs, teachers, SGBs, parents • Support to learners to validate policy of progression
2003 Requirements 2003 Circular:CASS requirements (2002 Moderation protocol circular) Prov Standard-setting mtgs (exemplars/tapes) Creation of clusters Standard-setting for clusters (lead teachers) Ongoing moderation thro’out the year Cluster* moderation Provincial sample moderation - SCPs Reports: CA CCA DCD CES SCP Follow-up action Report to UMALUSI Verification WCED MODERATION
TRAINING • CTI : FP Maths, Literacy & curriculum management • DOE to train an expert core provincial training team • Need for identified “experts” in each LA and Assessment assist, advise, train on request by EMDC/ schools via EMDC
OLD CURRICULUM OFFICIALS You will do it! You are an experienced teacher - what do you mean “you need more training?”
OLD CURRICULUM OFFICIALS I don’t know anything about this - I’ve just been told to do it because national told us to do it. I’m just a messenger.
NEW CURRICULUM OFFICIALS i My job is to support you and to ensure you enjoy a comprehensive understanding of policy and practice
NEW CURRICULUM OFFICIALS Ii I Togetherwe can make a success of education in South Africa
CURRICULUM 2003 • Commitment to colleagues, curriculum development, implementation & support • Loyalty to policy, principles & practice • Dedication to service