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In July 2008, 315 delegates gathered at the second annual South African Curriculum Advisor and Teacher Support Conference to explore the challenges and opportunities of curriculum support.

Over the three days, delegates were able to:

  • Attend master classes by leading experts in project leadership, coaching and mentoring
  • Listen to and engage with leading academics
  • Find out what makes schools work, and how to implement winning strategies to enhance teacher support
  • Learn from research, innovative projects and each other
  • Meet and engage with key stakeholders from the Department of Education, universities, education funders, publishers and other institutions involved in education support

Feedback from 2008 delegates

These are just some of the comments from the delegates:

 

"Presenters were practical and touched on the core of the curriculum. I am going back with zeal to motivate subject advisors in the 12 districts that I work with as provincial coordinator. The conference helped to revive the culture of commitment and made curriculum advisors realize that they are an important structure in delivering the curriculum"

 

"The speakers were well prepared and spoke about basic things that are happening or that need to happen. I enjoyed sharing ideas with other curriculum advisors and learning more about schools that work."

 

"This conference was very well organized, with excellent speakers. I enjoyed finding out about the positive things an individual can do to make a difference, instead of hearing about more policy and big plans."

 

"All the presentations were very good. I felt affirmed as curriculum advisor – this is definitely THE conference for us."

 

"The pre-conference masterclasses and the many relevant topics were highlights. The conference affords an opportunity for critical evaluation outside the mainframe of government. I enjoyed the exhibition, particularly the chance to view the IT displays. It was also very valuable to meet colleagues from different provinces and share ideas."

 

"I liked the fact that this was a national gathering of delegates that provided a forum for debate and discourse on pressing issues and challenges. Also the information sharing, empowerment, meeting other delegates and socializing. I also enjoyed meeting the people from the publishing companies and the IT companies."

 

All in all, the feedback was very positive, and we look forward to an even more successful event next year. Watch this space!




Event highlights

  • Pre-conference workshops – masterclasses on coaching and mentoring for curriculum advisors as well as project leadership in education
  • Key presentations by, amongst others, professors Jonathan Jansen, Mary Metcalfe and Pam Christie
  • Interactive and practical sessions where delegates were able to share ideas and experiences
  • Networking functions – delegates engaged directly with curriculum advisors and other stakeholders from across the country
  • 2nd Annual Curriculum Advisor Appreciation Awards

 

 

Awards presented by Minister of Education

Following the theme of celebrating success, SACATS 2008 was proud to present the Curriculum Advisor Appreciation Awards. These awards, given in recognition of the commitment and dedication shown by outstanding curriculum advisors, were presented by the Minister of Education, Naledi Pandor.

 

 

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