NATIONAL STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES

WHAT IS ICT?

ICT is short for Information Communication Technology Stresses communication and incorporation of telecommunications, computers, enterprise software, middleware, storage and audio-visual systemsEnables the access, accumulation, transmission and control of information

PERVASIVENESS OF TECHNOLOGY

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We use technology in our daily lives

Some people feel that technology is becoming a threat to our lives

The use of technology has its disadvantages and a great deal of advantages

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It has an influence on a variety of jobs which results in a need for skills requirement in the labour force

It provides opportunities and tools for enhancing the learning experience

There becomes a need for teacher professional development in order to integrate technology in their teaching

KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY

A human society in which knowledge could bring change by bringing justice, solidarity, democracy and peace A society that provides equitable access to information.

CONT... Knowledge should be beneficial Education as the key focus in knowledge societyResponsibility of educators

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Six major area that will shape the use of ICT in education:

• Digital solidarity• Learners and lifelong learning• Decision making strategies• Networking• Research• Teachers

TEACHER COMPETENCY STANDARDS

There are proposed strategies aimed at equipping practicing and student teachers to function productively in schools based on ICT Standards for professional competency in ICT, includes entry, adoption, adaption, appropriation and innovation competencies within an outcome based concept.(Department Of Education Guidelines for Teacher Training Book and White paper 7 of e-education)

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ENTRY

ADAPTION

ADOPTION

APPROPRIATION

INNOVATION

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Every teacher/stuff member should be trained and reach the adoption level in terms of skills, knowledge, values to ICT They should be able to utilise ICT application programmes, have technical skills and access and use electronic information and communication resources

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The adoption level implies that teacher should be able to do the following:

use various technologies to support management, administration, teaching and learning

Teach learners how to use ICT as it contributes and can change teaching, learning and administration

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o Through continuing professional development and advanced certificate of education programmes, at least 60% of teachers with access to ICT should reach the adaption level

o 20% should reach the appropriation level where they integrate ICT into teaching and learning positively and understand the educational value and potential of ICT into teaching and learning

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10% of practicing teachers should reach the innovation level

Create a new environment that uses ICT as a flexible tool for the school development and collaborative and interactive learning

Higher institutions should offer compulsory ICT courses

The Department of education must develop a national framework for educators

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Pre-service and in-service must integrate the use of ICT as flexible tools for teaching and learning

This will include legal and ethical issues, evaluation of software and use of ICTs to address learners who experience learning barriers

The need to generate suitable accreditation within the National Framework, Modifying Norms and Standards for educators and checking in-service training policies and programmes for proper ICT usage

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A trained teacher will be appointed for each school to facilitate ICT

Motivation and support will be provided to teachers and other stakeholders to integrate technology in daily activities

The department of Education will encourage teachers to purchase computers and access internet for personal use

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21ST CENTURY EDUCATORS

EDUCATION FOR ALL

Why is it important?

o It is a human righto Opens up life opportunitieso Empowers future generationo Ensures sustainable development

HOW TO ENSURE EDUCATION FOR ALL?

Increase access to learning materials Childhood development Compulsory primary school education Promoting learning and life skills for

young people Increase adult literacy Achieve gender equality Attract better teachers

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Develop an inclusive curriculum

PRESENT FUTURE NATIONAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Laying a solid foundation for education

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ensuring a healthy childhood development

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o Equal access to services regardless of your background.

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Eradicate the issue of teenage pregnancy

Giving emotional and material support to pregnant women

Ensuring that children grow up in a healthy environment that supports learning

Provide an environment that enable interaction amongst children

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Teacher professional development

o Producing highly trained professionals with knowledge pedagogy especially for maths and science

o Acknowledge teachers for their hard work and professionalism

o Promote teacher development and professional principles through associations such as SACE and subject-based associations

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Education system

o Building a strong and coherent institutions to deliver quality education, science and technology, innovation , training and skills development.

o Developing a common perceptive within the government sectors, e.g. Department of Education and training, Department of trade industry etc.

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Create an educational and national that address the needs of the society

Increase the percentage of people enrol in higher education

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Expand systems of further education and training and skills development

Offer meaningful educational and training opportunities to young people and adults who obtained a low pass or had no access to education

Develop African languages and integrate indigenous knowledge systems in education and research

o Provide bursary programmes for existing teachers and attract others to enrol for education, E.g. funza lushaka bursary programme

Employ skills and dedicated principals Principals and management teams need to fulfil their

roles in implementing the curriculum

o Ensure effective communication between all stakeholders in education

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o Improve the capacity of basic education

o Improve inter-governmental coordination policy and education delivery

o Ensuring that learners complete a readiness programme

THANK YOU...

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