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Pamphlets to help prepare matriculants - Newsroom - 31-08-2010
Pretoria – At least 50 000 pamphlets with tips on writing exams are to be distributed to Grade 12 learners in the Free State to help them prepare for their finals.
This forms part of contingency plans by the provincial Department of Education to make up for lost time during the ongoing public service strike. Schools around the country have been adversely affected by the industrial action with the Grade 12s expecting to sit for their exams in less than 50 days.
Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe urged learners to be ready to do everything possible to ensure they are prepared for their exams.
“Under these conditions the best way to learn is to establish voluntary study groups where learners can help each other go through past papers and study notes,†Makgoe said, adding that the department would support the groups by distributing revision packs to learners from previously disadvantaged schools.
In addition, the department will set up matric study centres in all districts to encourage learners to engage in group discussions as well as peer teaching during and after the striking period.
The provincial department is also planning to establish a partnership with SABC Education for another catch-up programme that will focus mainly on languages.
Makgoe said the department’s objective was to have these lessons commencing from September until October at Lesedi’s Seikokotlelo programme. “We will also approach community radio stations to allow us to deploy our subject experts to provide lessons through their medium,†he said.
However, he pointed out that for the contingency plan to have a positive impact, the department needs the support from teachers, school governing bodies and community members to join hands in supporting learners.
He also invited volunteers to lend a helping hand to support learning and teaching during this period of disruption of schooling and beyond.
“Retired and student teachers, parents, community leaders, and NGOs involved in education are humbly requested to heed our clarion call to keep our children occupied and involved in meaningful education activities,†urged Makgoe.
Free State is among the provinces decided to postpone the preliminary exams due to current public service strike. The exams have been postponed until 6 September 2010. - BuaNews