Title: Multigrade Rural Schools Intervention
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2Multigrade RuralSchools Intervention
3Ten years ago participants of the World
Conference on Education recognised that
- more than 100 million children had no access to
primary education - more than 100 million children failed to complete
basic education programmes - millions more satisfied the attendance
requirements but did not acquire essential
knowledge and skills during programmes
4Rural Schools in South Africa
- We find the same situation in our own rural
schools where low numbers force educators to
teach more than one grade in a single class (ie
multigrade teaching)
- Research shows that the performance levels in
literacy and numeracy of children in these
schools are at least a good two years behind
their counterparts in developed countries
5Rural Schools in South Africa
- To enable generations to break out of the
recurring cycle of unskilled labour and resultant
poverty State education must deliver learners who
are able to read, write and who are numerate
- However, because South African teachers have
never been trained for a multigrade system, they
still teach these classes as if the learners were
all in a single grade.
6International research identifies six key
variables for successful teaching in rural
multigrade schools
- Classroom organisation
- Classroom management and discipline
- Instructional organisation and curriculum
- Instruction delivery and grouping
- Self directed learning
- Peer tutoring
7A National Priority
- Educational problems in rural schools are a
national priority - our president has emphasised
the need for effective, coherent strategies - Our Intervention rests within broader strategies
addressing the problems experienced by rural
communities - The Western Cape Education Department has
approved a plan to eliminate these appalling
conditions - The Multigrade Rural Schools
Intervention
8The Intervention within the nation province
9The Multigrade Rural Schools Intervention
- Teachers are trained to efficiently manage and
organise their multigrade classrooms - Relevant learning programmes and resources are
developed and made available to schools - Teachers in these schools are trained to use,
develop and apply such learning programmes
optimally with the support of Information and
Communication Technologies - EMDC officials are trained to provide ongoing
support to such teachers
THEN
- The quality of teaching in mullti-grade schools
will improve - Learner participants and performance in reading,
writing and mental mathematics will improve
10Extent of the Intervention
EMDC Schools Teachers Learners
Overberg 132 355 8713
SC Karoo 105 265 8005
WC Winelands 87 250 8494
Total 352 876 25437
11Professional development of teachers
- Strategy
- 1 Theory at residential inservice training
- 2 Demonstration and practical application by
peers - 3 Classroom support by key teachers
- 4 Online support by multifunctional teams
- 5 Online communication, support and curriculum
delivery using ICTs - 6 Life-long learning and accreditation
R E S E A R C H
12Course Content
- Classroom organisation and management
- Literacy focussing on reading and writing
- Numeracy focussing on mental maths
- ICT skills and online support strategies
13Demonstration
- Viewing and discussing a series of videos to
visually demonstrate the course content - Live demonstrations and discussions with peers
- Coaching and practicising of relevant skills and
knowledge to build teaching expertise - Planning of lessons and learning resources
- Presenting demonstration lessons to learners
- Reflection
14Key Teachers
- Select and train experienced multigrade teachers
- Key teachers support classroom teachers for one
week in the classroom to apply the content and
strategies theyve been taught - Provide an unthreatening, supportive learning
environment for teachers
15Multifunctional Teams
- Comprised of circuit manager, SLES, and teacher
co-ordinator
- Identify problems and successes
- Support classroom teachers
- Supply resources and advice
- Record and report on activities
16Communications and materials delivery
WCED
Project Office
Head office EMDCs
Wellington
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22Ongoing communication and materials delivery 2004
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23Using Information and Communication Technologies
- Customised software for teachers
- Computer literacy training and skills
- Online mentoring and facilitation
24Teacher Training
- Face to face trainingCurriculum Development and
IT Unit Computer literacy focusing on basic
computer skills including email, web browsing and
use of document browser - Online trainingSchoolNet SA Specialised
multigrade module focusing on online
communication, accessing curriculum and resources
via the web - CD Rom and print resources
25Multifunctional Team Training
- Face to face trainingProject Team
Introductory course on cluster management,
accessing and delivering curriculum and resources
via the web - Online mentoring and facilitation
courseSchoolNet SASpecialised multigrade
module focusing on online communication and
community building, peer support, - CD Rom and print resources
26Life-long Learning and Accreditation
- Accredited training modules NQF
- Certification of teachers by tertiary
institutions - Developing further study opportunities and
courses in multigrade teaching - Promotion and career opportunities in multigrade
education - Recognising the value of multigrade education - a
teachers story
27INTERVENTION TIMELINES ?DEMONSTRATION ?PILOT
?IMPLEMENTATION 2002 Pre-Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct
Nov Dec 2003 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
2002 Pre-Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2003 Term 1
Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
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30WCED Head Office
- Chief Director Regional Services (Rural)
- Chief Director Education Planning
- Director Communication
- Director Curriculum Development
- Director Human resources
- Director Education Research
- Director Specialised Education Support Services
- Director Media Services
- Manager Khanya Project
- Curriculum Planners
31WCED Rural EMDCs
- Director Westcoast/Winelands EMDC
- Director Breede River/Overberg EMDC
- Director South Cape/Karoo EMDC
- Chief Curriculum Advisers
- Curriculum Advisers
- Media Advisers
- Principals and teachers
32- PAWC
- Schools IT Unit
- IT Advisers
33- Edumedia
- Video production unit
- Print unit
- DTP Unit
34- Project Office
- Project manager
- Operations manager
- Administration
35 36Expansion of the Intervention
37Testing components
- pre and post tests of basic skills
- standardised tests
- external project evaluation
38Aligning the Intervention life cycle with
appropriate evaluation activities
Intervention Life Cycle
Evaluation Activities
39The essential focus of the Multigrade
Intervention