National Education Collaboration Trust

The National Education Collaboration Trust extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Professor Muxe Nkondo.

The Dialogue on "Data-Driven Decision-Making Using EMIS Data" has just begun! Dive into the transformative role of data in education and explore how SA-SAMS modernization is enhancing outcomes across schools and districts. Join the conversation now!

Exciting Opportunity for Recent Graduates!

Are you a recent postgraduate eager to make a difference in education? The NECT’s Education Trainee Programme is your chance to develop crucial skills and lead the way in educational development.

We’re looking for innovative, highly skilled, and passionate individuals who are ready to dive into the education sector and make an impact.

Ready to turn your passion into action?

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https://nect.org.za/about/vacancies

Happy Women's Day from the NECT!

Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements, strength, and resilience of women and are proud to support and empower women in our community and beyond.

Here’s to the trailblazers, innovators, and everyday heroes who inspire us. Let’s continue to uplift, support, and champion women in all their endeavors.

Ubuntu Leaders Youth Program Update

We have reached the conclusion of our program, which took place from Monday, 05 August to today, 08 August. We are proud to reflect on our accomplishments:

Objective: To transform every school community into a safe and nurturing space where all children and youth can thrive in a non-violent, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Goals:

Empower youth leaders to drive positive change, fostering care, respect, and peace in schools and communities.
Provide essential support to vulnerable learners.

How We Achieved This:

Trained a dedicated group of Ubuntu Youth Trainers.
Offered comprehensive training and mentorship to Ubuntu Youth Leaders in schools.

Thank you to the Ubuntu Youth Trainers and Leaders for supporting our mission to build a brighter future for our youth!
Department of Basic Education South Africa
Agape Youth Movement

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Francis Baard District Steering Committee (DSC) 2024!

Yesterday, the MEC addressed all stakeholders and partners in education, highlighting the crucial role of the DSC in our district's education improvement agenda. The session aimed to establish a platform that mobilizes social capital, fosters community engagement, and tackles challenges at the district level.

What does the DSC do?
Facilitates Participation: Engages education leaders and stakeholders in shaping educational outcomes.
Removes Barriers: Works to eliminate obstacles hindering educational delivery and progress.
Mobilizes Support: Promotes initiatives aligned with NDP2030, including key areas like Reading and Mathematics.
Engages with MECs: Leverages stakeholder capital through programs like the Virtual Reading Club and the Book Club.

Together, we’re paving the way for a brighter educational future in Francis Baard! Stay tuned for more updates and join us in supporting this pivotal initiative.

The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) is expanding its database of skilled experts who are passionate about transforming education in South Africa. If you have expertise in education and understand the complexities of our education system, we invite you to be part of our network/database.

TO ACCESS THE LIST OF TECHNICAL
EXPERTS REQUIRED CLICK HERE:
https://nect.org.za/about/vacancies/experts-database

National Education Collaboration Trust An organisation dedicated to strengthening partnerships amongst business, civil society, government a

In celebration of Mandela Month, the NECT visited Botebo-Tsebo Secondary to donate sanitary pads, books, and to plant a vegetable garden.

Why are Education Districts (Mistakenly) left out of Education Improvement Discourse?

That districts are inconsequential is incorrect. Instead, districts hold a potential to tip the fortunes of education if their role and capabilities are asserted and improved. They are a basis for building a formidable, professional education public service – the only basis for effective, meaningful, equitable and sustainable delivery of education. So suggests NECT experience.

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Minister of the Department of Basic Education South Africa and the National Education Collaboration Trust share systemic education improvement opportunities.

The Western Cape Department of Education in collaboration with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) and Department of Basic Education (DBE) has organised a provincial training for GET Mathematics and Languages officials across all districts.

This two-day training, scheduled for July 18th to 19th 2024, at Arabella Hotel in Overberg aims to strengthen provincial and district initiatives on Reading and Mathematics. The goal is to align District plans with Provincial and National strategies to better support these critical subjects.

This initiative will empower officials to effectively support schools in implementing Mathematics and Reading initiatives.

The following district officials are in attendance:
CES: District Curriculum, GET Curriculum Coordinators, Mathematics Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), Languages Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), EMGD and CES: Circuit Coordination and Reporting.

Keep an eye out for the workshop's key take aways.

Reflecting on a transformative week at the Ubuntu Youth Leaders Programme in Northern Cape! From July 15th-18th, we accelerated the elimination of discrimination to foster safe, inclusive school communities.

Goal: Every school as a nurturing space for youth to thrive in respect and peace.

Objectives:

Empowered youth leaders as change agents for care and respect.
Supported vulnerable learners.
Strategies:

Trained Ubuntu Youth Trainers.
Mentored Youth Leaders in schools.
Together, we're building a future where every child feels safe and valued!

After an enriching and practical 3-day event from April 7 -9 July2024, NECT is thrilled to highlight our collaboration with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and JICA TMU TERM 3 / 2024 INTERSEN Training Objectives!

Here's a glimpse of what participants achieved:

Gained awareness of the UNITARY sequencing of Mathematics curriculum(CAPS) noting that TMU is not a nee curriculum. Privincial Coordinator and Subject Advisors were trained in Algebra, Geometry of 2D shapes and Measurement with the Content mapping of the trained topics from. GRADE R to 7.
Learned and demonstrated understanding of the Teaching Mathematics for Understanding framework dimensions and classroom within a learning centered classroom.
Grasped the mathematical language, symbols, and notation and practical experience of mathematics, as a strong focus during the training session.
Understood the importance of identifying learners' errors and misconceptions, and using them to inform teaching practices (CPA approach).
Equipped to use the TMU Approach to unpack framework dimensions for teaching and learning towards skills mastery of Mathematical concepts and skills using the prior knowledge with the focus on the following topics.
Construction
Surface Area
Volume and
Algebraic Equations

Day 4: Wrapping up a transformative event! The 2024 District Winter School, hosted by Department of Basic Education South Africa and National Education Collaboration Trust, concludes today. Empowering districts to enhance planning, monitoring, and public engagement aligns with the national education goals under the NDP. Together, we're paving the way for quality education across South Africa!

Day 2 Highlights: District Winter School Capacity Building Programme

The DBE and NECT are advancing evidence-based initiatives to boost our education system's ability to provide quality teaching and learning.

Key Highlights:

- Districts at the Core: Emphasizing the pivotal role of education districts in policy planning and ex*****on.
- Insightful Discussions: Engaging on crucial educational issues, from design to reporting.
- Reflective Sessions: Exploring strategies to empower districts in supporting schools.
- Global Perspectives: Learning from international experts to refine our approaches in South Africa.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) and National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) conceptualised and implemented the Integrated District Development Programme (IDIP) in response to the National Development Plan (NDP) agenda to strengthen the capacity of the state. The IDIP is aimed at building district capacity in planning, monitoring, feedback, and reporting. Additionally, the District Policy on roles and responsibilities requires districts to be competent in these functions, including public engagement. To realise the NDP and education policy goals, districts require support similar to what schools receive. Traditionally, other development actor groups in education focus their improvement support more on schools and less on districts.

The DBE and NECT continues to explore and implement evidence-based programming to strengthen the capacity of system to deliver quality teaching and learning in schools.

The details of the event are as follows:

Date:02 July to 05 July 2024
Venue:aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre
243 Glengory Road, Norton Estates Benoni

https://youtu.be/aK15qmp41no?si=O-QACZuFtz2jLzoE

NC-Centralised Workshop Reading and Maths Plan. The Northern Cape Department of Education in partnership with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) has organised a training for all GET Mathemat...

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The North West Department of Education in collaboration with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) and Department of Basic Education (DBE) has organised a provincial training for GET Mathematics and Languages officials across all districts.

This two-day training, scheduled for June 10th to 11th 2024, at Orion Safari Lodge in Rustenberg , aims to strengthen provincial and district initiatives on Reading and Mathematics. The goal is to align District plans with Provincial and National strategies to better support these critical subjects.

This initiative will empower officials to effectively support schools in implementing Mathematics and Reading iniatives.

The following district officials are in attendance:
CES: District Curriculum, GET Curriculum Coordinators, Mathematics Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), Languages Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), EMGD and CES: Circuit Coordination and Reporting.

Keep an eye out for the workshop's key take aways.

The National Education Collaboration Trust, in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education,is hosting a Mathematics Summit themed 'Repositioning Mathematics in the Macro-Development Agenda'.

Key stakeholders will be updated on the state of mathematics in South Africa and informed about strategic opportunities to enhance participation and outcomes. This will guide the development of effective implementation strategies.

During an event held by the National Education Collaboration Trust speakers bid farewell to Minister Angie Motshekga of the Department of Basic Education South Africa

- Prof Ihron Rensburg (Chairperson: )
- Dr Mugwenya Maluleke (General Secretary : South African Democratic Teachers' Union - SADTU
- Mrs Sesi Nxesi (CEO : )
- Dr Godwin Khosa (CEO : National Education Collaboration Trust);
-Ms Jessica Ngobeni (RCL President: Gauteng);
-Dr Jaco Deacon (CEO : FEDSAS);
-Mr Matakanye Matakanye (General Secretary : NASGB)

The Mpumalanga Department of Education in collaboration with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) and Department of Basic Education (DBE) has organised a provincial training for GET Mathematics and Languages officials across all districts.

This two-day training, scheduled for May 13th to 14th 2024, in Badplaas Mpumalanga, aims to strengthen Provincial and district initiatives on Reading and Mathematics. The goal is to align District plans with Provincial and National strategies to better support these critical subjects.

This initiative will empower officials to effectively support schools implement Mathematics and Reading iniatives.

The following district officials are in attendance:
CES: District Curriculum, GET Curriculum Coordinators, Mathematics Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), Languages Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), EMGD and CES: Circuit Coordination and Reporting.

Keep an eye out for the workshop's key take aways.

The Eastern Cape Department of Education in collaboration with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) and Department of Basic Education (DBE) has organised a provincial training for GET Mathematics and Languages officials across all districts.

This two-day training, scheduled for April 23rd to 24th 2024, in East London , aims to strengthen Provincial and district initiatives on Reading and Mathematics. The goal is to align District plans with Provincial and National strategies to better support these critical subjects.

This initiative will empower officials to effectively support schools implement Mathematics and Reading iniatives.

The following district officials are in attendance:
CES: District Curriculum, GET Curriculum Coordinators, Mathematics Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), Languages Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), IMGD and CES: Circuit Coordination and Reporting.

Keep an eye out for the workshop's key take aways.

National Reading Coalition

The Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Education in collaboration with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) and Department of Basic Education (DBE) has organised a provincial training for GET Mathematics and Languages officials across all districts.

This two-day training, scheduled for April 17th to 18th 2024, in Durban , aims to strengthen Provincial and district initiatives on Reading and Mathematics. The goal is to align District plans with Provincial and National strategies to better support these critical subjects.

This initiative will empower officials to effectively support schools implement Mathematics and Reading iniatives.

The following district officials are in attendance:
CES: District Curriculum, GET Curriculum Coordinators, Mathematics Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), Languages Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), IMGD and CES: Circuit Coordination and Reporting.

Keep an eye out for the workshop's key take aways.

Today, The NECT convened a policy dialogue on improving teacher and learner wellbeing. The dialogue provided an overview of a paper on the Care and Support for Teaching for Learning (CSTL) framework which reflected on progress made by South Africa in fulfilling its care and support mandate since the ministerial adoption in 2016.
The Dialogue provided a basis for meaningful conversation around the provision of an inclusive and robust CSTL framework for teachers and learners.

The Northern Cape Department of Education in partnership with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) has organised a training for all GET Mathematics and Languages officials across the Province.

This upcoming two-day training, scheduled for April 11th to 12th, 2024, in Upington, aims to strengthen Provincial initiatives on Reading and Mathematics. The goal is to align District plans with Provincial strategies to better support these critical subjects.

This initiative will empower officials to effectively implement Mathematics and Reading instruction at the school level through comprehensive training and ongoing support.

The following district officials will be in attendance:
CES: District Curriculum, GET Curriculum Coordinators, Mathematics Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), Languages Subject Advisors (Foundation Phase and Intersen), IMGD and CES: Circuit Coordination and Reporting.

Keep an eye out for the workshop's key take aways.

After an enriching 3-day event from April 3rd to 5th, 2024, NECT is thrilled to highlight our collaboration with the Department of Basic Education South Africa (DBE) and TMU TERM 2 / 2024 INTERSEN Training Objectives!

Here's a glimpse of what participants achieved:

• Gained awareness of the UNITARY sequencing of Mathematics curriculum (CAPS) – TMU is not a NEW curriculum.
• Learned and demonstrated understanding of the Teaching Mathematics for Understanding framework dimensions and classroom context design.
• Grasped the mathematical language, symbols, and notation of mathematics, with a strong focus on this aspect during the training session.
• Understood the importance of identifying learners' errors and misconceptions, and using them to inform teaching practices (CPA approach).
• Equipped to use the TMU Approach to unpack framework dimensions for teaching and learning towards mastery of Mathematical concepts and skills with the focus on the following topics Integers
Exponents and Histograms.

[Watch] A dialogue on the role of districts based on a paper titled ‘A Case for Education District in Continuing National Education Collaboration Trust Improvement: Lessons from the National Education Collaboration Trust’.

A case for Education in Continuing Education Improvement Dialogue A case for Education in Continuing Education Improvement Dialogue