Over 300 educators receiving training on how to teach maths effectively

Loyiso Langeni

06 July 2015

Over 300 educators are currently receiving additional training on how to teach maths effectively.

The conference which is being held at the Cape Teaching and Leadership institute aims to share ideas and best practise on how to improve the mathematics skills of learners, focusing on the different approaches adopted by educators when teaching mathematics in theirs schools.

Western Cape MEC of Education Jessica Shelver said today, MEC Debbie Schafer visited the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute, where over 330 educators are receiving additional training on how to teach maths effectively and to share best practice.

Shelver added that the WCED invests heavily in Teacher Development and Training with a focus on ICT, inclusive education training, and improvement in Language and Mathematics teaching strategies.

“It is encouraging to see so many dedicated educators wanting to improve their skills in Maths, which is one of our main priority areas for improvement,” Shelver said.