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Introduction These presentation will
cover the following issues: Knowledge societyPervasiveness of
technologyEducation for All goalsPresent future national
strategic objectivesNational and international
teacher competency conclusion
knowledge society
What is knowledge society
• Is a society in which information can be exchanged in forms of words, images and sound…
• A society in which knowledge can be a force of changing society.
• Is building of the modern information and communication technologies
Knowledge society
• Ensures that young people are equipped with right skills…
• it bring justice, solidarity, democracy and peace
• A knowledge society creates, share and uses the knowledge for the prosperity and well-being of its people. Lov and Brits, (2007).
Integration of ICT towards knowledge society
Intégration of ICT in order to build the Knowledge Society by using:Personal computers, Digital televisionEmailSmart-phones to learn
NETWORKED SOCIETYEducation technology, connected learning and the rise of the Networked Society Education needs networks of knowledge take in into account the following: new knowledge Access to knowledge communication in a network new teaching, new Learning new tools, new resources, new pedagogies new space and time new teaching profession
Is a type of shared or group intelligence that emerges from the collaboration and competition of many individuals.Aims to:The (open) classroom is the first place where collective intelligence can be built and used. Develop collective intelligence of pupils Develop the capacity for collaborative work Use collaborative work
The school in the Knowledge Society
Future schools: a new conception of
teaching training, learning.
Managing differently time and space.
Internet and virtuality
individualisation and collaboration Interactivity: content interactive and tutoring
Being a Teacher in the Knowledge Society
Characteristics of a 21st educator:
The adaptor
The communicator and collaborator
The learner (continuously learning)
The visionary
The leader and model
The risk taker
Pervasiveness of technology
What is Pervasiveness of technology
• Is the advancing speed of technological usage • is the idea that almost any device can be
connected to the infinite network of other devices. For example :
• Coffee mug• Appliances • Cars • Phones
Technology in education -positive effects
• Unlocked opportunity for students
• help all kinds of learners• allow teachers' to
effectively organize and present lessons
• Enhance learning • Save time • take learning outside of the
classroom
Technology in education –negative effects
• Limited resources can be a disadvantage to students
• Distractive to student• Waste time
Education for all
Six educational goals for all
1. Expand early childhood care and education2. Provide free and compulsory primary Education to all3. Promote learning and life skills for young People and adults4. Increase adult literacy by 50 %5. Achieve gender parity by 2005, gender Equality by 20156. Improve the quality of education
Analysis of progress report
• Bad o issue of quality education
for everyone has not been addressed
o adequate teacher education and career prospects
o the financing commitments not met the needs
• Good increased enrolment
and expansion of free primary education
the goal of achieving gender parity by 2005 was not met
Three key challenges ahead
• The Report identifies three main challenges in relation to quality of education:
• First – monitoring of the learning outcomes.Monitoring of the learning outcomesLow learning outcomes in developing
countriesEffective strategies to assess knowledge and
skills
Challenges continue…
• Second- improvement of environment Access to learning resources ( low
pupil/textbooks ratio)Overcrowded or dilapidated, noisy and unsafe
classroomAccess to technology
Challenges continue…
• Finally- attracting more and better teachersShortage of teachersWhere pupil/trained teacher ratios (PTR) can
reach 40:1
conclusion
• Slow progress– half way to achieve the six education for all goals.
• Improvement in some aspects and serious failures and underachievement in others.
• Programme does not necessarily benefit all people.
Present future national strategic objectives
• THE FOCUS OF OUR STRATEGIES IS GEARED TOWARDS THE LEARNERS, THE TEACHERS AND THE SCHOOLS AND, BY EXTENSION, PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATION, INCLUDING DISTRICT MANAGEMENT – MINISTER OF EDUCATION
PROGRAMMES TO MEASURE AND EVALUATE THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN:
PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAMME 2: CURRICULUM POLICY, SUPPORT AND MONITORING
PROGRAMME 3: TEACHERS, EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME 4: PLANNING, INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT
PROGRAMME 5: EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT SERVICES
AIM
• Early childhood development • Schools• Further education and training• More qualified teachers• Higher education • Improve education syestem
The challenges
1. Early childhood development - children grow up lacking food and nutrition
2. Schooling - the legacy of law-quality education 3. Further education, training and skills development
- not enough public institutions providing learning opportunities
4. Higher education - low participation rates
Update on progress and achievements for 2012/13
• Early childhood development - There are now 19 261 registered early childhood development (ECD) centres with just under 845 000 children receiving ECD and partial care services.
• Schools - Over 11 million learners and 24 000 schools benefitted from workbooks and textbooks provided at the beginning of the 2012 academic year.
• Further education and training -R200 million was provided to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for loans to students who have completed their studies
• More qualified teachers -In 2011, 10 370 newly qualified teachers graduated from public universities. This represents an increase of 74,5% since 2008. By 2014, over 14 000 new teachers are expected to be trained
Conclusion
• Government will empower principals to manage their schools and they will be held accountable for maintaining a high standard of education in schools. All principals and deputy principals will enter into performance contracts in the future with clear performance targets. This will help to strengthen accountability in and district support for schools.
National and International initiativesregarding continuous professional development
of teachers.
What is ICT
Information communication technology
• Improves student learning outcomes• Globalised the world • Enable student to access information• Mediate the classroom and implement
effective teaching and learning• Equip teachers with ICT knowledge
from their pre-service training
UNESCO
• AIMS AT DEVELOPMENT OF ICT ENHANCED TEACHER STANDARDS FOR AFRICA(ICTETSA)
• PROVIDING A FRAMEWORK FOR A TEACHER’S CAREER
• IT DEFINES THE CHARACTERISTICS OF TEACHERS • PROVIDES ICT-ENHANCED STANDARDS WHICH
REFERS TO:TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGESKILLSATTITUDE
UNESCO
• Emphasize that teachers need to help student to become:o Collaboration, problem solving and creative usage of ICT• It addresses aspects such as :• Understanding ICT in education• Curriculum and assessment• Pedagogy• ICT• Organisation and administration• Teacher professional learning
six interrelated broad standards of teachers
1. Engage in Instructional Design Processes2. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning,
Innovation and Creativity3. Create and Manage Effective Learning
Environments4. Engage in Assessment and Communication of
Student Learning5. Engage in Professional Development and Model
Ethical Responsibilities 6. Understand Subject Matter for Using Teaching.
ICT Competency for teachersintended to:
• Inform educational stakeholders on the role of ICT in educational reform
• Assist states in developing national ICT competency standards for teachers
• Since modern societies is based on knowledge and information, they aim at :
Build skilled ICT work forceEnable citizens to be knowledgeable and resourcefulEncourage all citizen to participate fully
conclusion
• EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD – NELSON MANDELA