By Khanyisa Tabata
11 February 2011
The focus in basic education this year for government was what it called the Triple T: Teachers, Textbooks and Time.
Zuma says governments call is that teachers must be at school, in class, on time, teaching for at least seven hours a day. The administration must ensure that every child has a textbook on time, and that they assist teachers to create the right working environment for quality teaching to take place.
“We will continue investing in teacher training, especially in mathematics and science.
We will pay special attention to the training of principals, particularly those in underperforming schools.
Zuma added that the focus of higher education will be to expand access especially for children of the poor.
This includes the conversion of loans into bursaries for qualifying final year students.
“Students in Further Education and Training Colleges who qualify for financial aid will be exempted from paying fees.
“We urge state owned enterprises to play a key role in skills development and help us provide the technical skills needed by the economy, added Zuma.
11 February 2011
The focus in basic education this year for government was what it called the Triple T: Teachers, Textbooks and Time.
Zuma says governments call is that teachers must be at school, in class, on time, teaching for at least seven hours a day. The administration must ensure that every child has a textbook on time, and that they assist teachers to create the right working environment for quality teaching to take place.
“We will continue investing in teacher training, especially in mathematics and science.
We will pay special attention to the training of principals, particularly those in underperforming schools.
Zuma added that the focus of higher education will be to expand access especially for children of the poor.
This includes the conversion of loans into bursaries for qualifying final year students.
“Students in Further Education and Training Colleges who qualify for financial aid will be exempted from paying fees.
“We urge state owned enterprises to play a key role in skills development and help us provide the technical skills needed by the economy, added Zuma.
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