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Through partnerships with various private sector partners and organisations, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has done tremendous work in the area of teacher development. Mr Haroon Mahomed, Director for Continuous Professional Teacher Development at the Department of Basic Education,said through various partnerships, there is a stronger focus on co-ordinating mandates, activities and resources with the ETDP-SETA, the South African Council for Educators (SACE) and Provincial Education Departments (PEDs).

There is greater attention to ensure that the Workplace Skills Plan System becomes more efficient and aligned across the different players that leads to better planning, analysis of needs, and distribution of resources, monitoring and evaluation.

The National Strategy for Learner Attainment (NSLA) has been made a priority item for PEDs reporting on the range of teacher development activities that are conducted. As a result of this, there is increasing focus on teachers participating in programmes based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the Annual

National Assessment (ANA) diagnostic reports with emphasis on languages, Maths, and Science. There is also an emphasis on participation on the Continuous Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) management system and professional learning communities.

A number of partnerships have been created to support sector priorities such as the increasing access to and integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT), the strengthening and use of teacher development centres, English First Additional Language training and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), among others. Partnerships have been set up with organisations such as Vodacom Foundation, Microsoft, UNISA, UNICEF, Intel, Mindset, USAID, the British Council, the Flemish Development Agency (VVOB) and others. An intensive programme of strengthening the 147 teacher centres has resulted in 70 centres being upgraded with ICT facilities, with plans to complete the rest and convert them into ICT Academies.

The Ukufunda Virtual School programme that was launched also aims to provide access to learning resources and content; counselling and safety services; a central communication and notification hub; and many other value-adding services and programmes, which bring learning opportunities to learners, teachers and parents on their cellphones.

The programme for establishing dedicated teacher provincial development institutes has led to the

strengthening of centres such as CTLI, MASTEC, Mathew Goniwe Institute and Stirling in the Western Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape respectively; as well as the establishment of institutes in KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State, the Northern Cape, Mpumalanga and the North West.

The 1+4 Programme has been introduced in the education system for Grade 9 teachers in Mathematics. This has generated a great deal of enthusiasm and energy amongst most teachers as it brings teacher development to school level, involves peer professional development and is directly linked to curriculum delivery.

Work is being done to monitor gaps and to continuously strengthen the programme. The DBE has put the Teacher Union Collaboration in place, which stimulates and supports teacher development programmes and activities in the union sector.

This has led to the strengthening of existing Teacher Professional Development (TPD) institutes among the unions and also the establishment of new ones. A range of teacher development programmes are offered to teachers through the structures of each union.

Strengthening quality learning and teaching in the foundation phase through the effective utilisation of learning and teaching support materials

Quality learning = teaching support

The 1=4 Programme for Grade 9 teachers in Mathematics has generated a great deal of enthusiasm and energy amongst most teachers.

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he teaching profession is the heartbeat of a nation, said Mr TCyril Ramaphosa, Deputy

President at the annual national teacher's award ceremony. Deputy President Ramaphosa expressed his gratitude to all hard working and dedicated teachers who always walk the extra mile in improving quality education in South African schools.

“It is truly heart-warming to be with you on this occasion, as we recognise and celebrate excellence in our teaching profession. Today, we acknowledge with gratitude the very best among our national brigade of educators. These are the teachers who exemplify a particular commitment to advancing the prestige of the teaching profession.

They know more than anyone that education is the best weapon at our nation's disposal to eradicate poverty and its dehumanising effects. They know that a good teacher is truly the most important and precious resource in front of a child,”

This year's NTAs were dedicated to the late ANC President, Oliver Reginald Tambo, who had been a ambassador of education for his entire life. He was a scholar and a teacher. He graduated with a BSc. degree in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Fort Hare, an outstanding institution that is celebrating its centenary this year.

Ramaphosa stated that the South African schooling system has changed fundamentally since the dawn of democracy, because Government has prioritised education and worked to ensure that our schools receive the attention they deserve. “As a result, millions of our children are now

A good teacher is a precious resource

receiving free quality education.

“Our government remains committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning, as well as learner outcomes. It is for this reason that the Minister of Finance, in his Budget Speech, allocated substantial resources to build education infrastructure and improve the overall performance of basic education. We owe a debt of gratitude to all teachers who continue to provide our learners with education, often in the face of adversity. All teachers are winners. We salute all of you,” concluded Mr Ramaphosa.

The finalists, who participated in the NTAs at national level, are the cream of the crop from the various provinces. The 16th Annual NTA winners are as follows:

Lifetime Achievement Award - Mr Lesiba Isaac Pila from Rutanang Primary Enrichment Centre, North West

Prof Kader Asmal Excellence Award - Mr Mokgesi Pitse, North West

Excellence in Primary School Teaching - Ms Sarah Elizabeth Hattingh from Graanveld Primary School, Free State

Excellence in Secondary School Teaching - Ms Ntobozuko Mkizwana from Mandela School of Science and

Technology Secondary, Eastern Cape

Excellence in Primary School Leadership - Ms Puseletso Tebogo Mashishi from Moitshoki Mofenyi Primary School, North West

Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning - Ms Gafieza Ismail-Le Chat from Spine Road High School, Western Cape Excellence in Mathematics Teaching (GET) - Ms Mabore Lekalakala from Toronto Primary School, Limpopo Excellence in Natural Sciences Teaching (GET) - Mr Sphiwe Johannes Sibanyoni from Iketsetseng Comprehensive Secondary School,

Free State Excellence in Secondary School Leadership - Mr Coenrad Venter from Witteberg High School, Free State. Excellence in Grade R Teaching - Ms Lindiwe Gumede from Vondlo Primary School, KwaZulu-Natal

Excellence in Special Needs and Inclusive Teaching - Dr Sharon Townsend from Merryvale School for Specialised Education, Eastern Cape Kha Ri Gude Volunteer Educator - Ms Innocent Baphuti Mpofu, North West Kha Ri Gude Inclusive Education Volunteer Educator - Ms Sibone Sarah Sibande, Mpumalanga

Our government remains committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning

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The Portfolio Committees on Telecommunications and Postal Services and on Basic Education expressed satisfaction with progress regarding the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Schools-Connect project.

So far, 11 528 schools have been connected.

The Committees were recenthly briefed by three departments: Telecommunications and Postal Services; Basic Education and the Gauteng provincial Department of Education.

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, said although welcoming the progress, the Committees still expected departments to ensure that the project improved the quality of education in the country.

The meeting was intended to look at the progress following a meeting last year, in which collaboration on the coordination of the project was emphasised. The Gauteng Department of Education was invited to share best practices and input on the project.

The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (Icasa) and Universal Services Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) also attended the meeting.Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, said there was a need for the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services as well as the Department of Basic Education to finalise issues of funding models.

“This model is needed urgently to close a funding gab for Universal Services and Access Obligation (USAO),” she said.The Director-General at the Department of Basic Education, Mr Hubert Mweli, said that all schools will be connected by 2019.

Parliament welcomes progress in ICT

Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, warns in an article published on the Department of Education home web page that there shall be no mercy for any teacher who dabbles in violent conduct in the classroom. “The Sowetan front page lead story last year titled “Pupil (8) dies after hose-pipe assault,” has reference. Firstly, as the Ministry of Basic Education, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Nthabiseng Mtambo (8) who allegedly died as a result of hose-pipe assault on the head by a teacher at Reatile Primary School in the Free State province.“Secondly, I am saddened by the fact it seems the school principal is complicity in this matter as no action has been taken against the perpetrator.

In this regard, I have instructed the Free State Provincial Education authorities to expedite investigation into the matter and ensure that there is justice for Nthabiseng. I am disappointed that although corporal punishment has been outlawed in our schools, the practice still continues.

There is no single teacher or principal who has not been informed that corporal punishment is expressly forbidden. This sad practice even led to the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) to make a call for all learners to retaliate in the face of corporal punishment. We took the call seriously and held various engagements with various stakeholders, teachers included on

Minister Motshekga write

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Don’t hurt our childrenalternative forms of discipline. At the risk of repeating myself, I am making a fresh call to all teachers to refrain from any form of corporal punishment at all times. I must state categorically that it is immaterial whether Nthabiseng died as a direct result of the hose-pipe assault. What is material and appalling is that there is evidence that corporal punishment was administered regularly on her and other learners. This is despite numerous warning to teachers to desist from such barbaric practice because it is an affront to the inherent right of learners to dignity.

Section 12 of the South African Constitution states that: “Everyone has the right not to be treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading way.” In terms of our legislative framework in the basic education, corporal punishment is expressly prohibited. Both the National Education Policy Act (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) say, “No person shall administer corporal punishment or subject a student to psychological or physical abuse at any educational institution.”

The South African Schools Act goes further and criminalises the practice. It states, “Any person who (practices corporate punishment) is guilty of an offense, and is liable on conviction to a sentence which could be imposed for assault.”These two pieces of legislation that outlaws corporal punishment have even passed the constitutional muster. In April 2000, the Constitutional Court heard the arguments in a case of CESA versus the State. The court ruled that corporal punishment

is unconstitutional and a violation of the Bill of rights. It stated that, the prohibition of corporal punishment is part and parcel of a national programme to transform the education system and to bring it into line with the letter and spirit of the Constitution. Over the years, we have grappled with alternative forms of discipline within a school environment. In our latest Discipline Summit held in 2014, we came up with several civilised forms of instilling discipline in the classroom. We agreed on the following package to address the challenge: Create a culture of caring, respect, patriotism and non-violence and shift attitudes and negative environments. Children must be taught good judgement and morality. Inculcate ethics of care. This is a basic need of all human beings and education is central to cultivating a caring society. Promote holistic education that includes values, good citizenship morals and social justice for all. Encourage inter-connectedness as a fundamental principle of education. The whole is more than the sum of its parts. Research more on how to teach learners about making positive choices even after they have made wrong choices. It is possible to un-learn negative behaviour and make positive choices. Make expectations of the learners clear.

In conclusion, there shall be no mercy for any teacher who dabbles in violent conduct in the classroom. We call upon the law enforcement agencies to ensure that cases involving corporal punishment meted against learners be prioritised.

! By completing and submitting this enrolment application form, you are applying to be enrolled as a student for a course(s) offered by us.! In this application, “we”, “us” or “our” refers to Edutel Skills Development (Proprietary) Limited and “you” or “your” refers to the individual described in section A of this application.! This application includes the terms and conditions attached in Appendix 1.! You must complete all sections in full and sign in full where indicated in Section E.! You must provide us with a certified copy of your ID, latest salary advice, copies of 3 months bank statements and certified copies of your qualifications with your application.Please indicate whether you are a:

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ENROLMENT APPLICATION FORM – ACE AND CPTDP O Box 8210, WESTGATE, 1734, South Africa Tel: (011) 760-3668 Fax: (011) 763-8648 E-mail: edutel@iafrica.com

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STUDENT NUMBER E

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YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS: Code

TITLE:

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FIRST NAMES:

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POST FAX E-MAIL TELEPHONE

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RELATIVE’S NAME (Not living with you)

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ADDRESS ......................................................................................

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YOUR OCCUPATION .....................................................................

YOUR EMPLOYER ........................................................................

YOUR EMPLOYER’S ADDRESS ...................................................

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........................................................ POSTAL CODE

TEL (W) ..........................................................................................

FAX .................................................................................................

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HIGHEST GRADE PASSED? GRADE

OTHER CERTIFICATES COMPLETED: ........................................

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DIPLOMAS COMPLETED: .............................................................

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DEGREES COMPLETED: ..............................................................

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If you are under the age of 18 or are married in community of property, your guardian or spouse (if applicable) must complete the following declaration:

I, __________________________________________________

__________________________________________ (full names)

Identity Number:____________________________________________________

as guardian or spouse (delete whichever is not applicable) of the student in Section A of this application, hereby declare that this application is being made with my permission, and that where I am the guardian I hereby bind myself as surety for and co-principal debtor with the student in Section A of this application for the due and punctual performance of the said student’s obligation arising out of this agreement.

Occupation: ____________________________________________________

Physical address: ____________________________________________________

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(Chosen address for service of legal and other processer)Work address: ____________________________________________________

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Signature: _______________________Date: _______________

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Assessor

SECTION D

COURSE REQUIRED: (Tick the option you choose)

Complete ACE: Education: School Management and Leadership with the following unit standards – 120 PD PointsUS 115441 – Understand school management and

leadership in the South African contextUS 115437 – Lead and manage peopleUS 115436 – Manage teaching and learningUS 115438 – Develop a portfolio to demonstrate school

management and leadership competenceUS 115434 – Manage organizational systems and physical

and financial resourcesUS 115439 – Manage policy, planning, school development

and governanceUS 115753 – Conduct outcomes-based assessmentUS 115440 – Demonstrate effective language skills in

school management and leadershipShould you want to enroll for CPTD or any of the under mentioned unit standards, please tick below.Note: These unit standards do not necessarily form part of the ACE qualification.

Certificate in Principalship - 60 PD PointsUS 115441 – Understand school management and

leadership in the SA context – 15 PD PointsUS 115437 – Lead and manage people – 15 PD PointsUS 115436 – Manage teaching and learning – 15 PD PointsUS 115438 – Develop a portfolio to demonstrate school

management and leadership competence – 15 PD Points

School management and leadership in the SA context – 15 PD PointsUS 115441 – Understand school management and

leadership in the SA context – 15 PD Points

Overview of school leadership and management principles - 15 PD PointsUS 115437 – Lead and manage people – 15 PD Points

Managing resources and systems – 15 PD PointsUS 115434 – Manage organisational systems and physical

and financial resources – 15 PD Points

Manage policy, planning school development and governance – 15 PD PointsUS 115439 – Manage policy, planning, school development

and governance – 15 PD Points

Manage teaching and learning - 15 PD PointsUS 115436 – Manage teaching and learning – 15 PD Points

US 115438 – Develop a portfolio to demonstrate schoolmanagement and leadership competence– 15 PD Points

US 115753 – Conduct outcomes-basedassessment – 15 PD Points

US 115759 – Conduct moderation of outcomes-basedassessment – 15 PD Points

US 115440 – Demonstrate effective language skills in schoolmanagement & leadership – 15 PD Points

US 115432 – Mentor school managers and manage mentoring programmes in school – 10 PD Points

US 114941 – Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific sector and a workplace – 15 PD Points

Mentoring learners – 15 PD PointsUS 117865 – Assist and support learners to manage their

learning experiencesUS 117874 – Guide learners about their learning,

assessment and recognition opportunities

US 117871 – Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies – 15 PD Points

Developing outcomes-based learning programmes – 15 PD PointsUS 123401 – Design outcomes-based learning programmes

If you apply to do the ACE qualification, you must please tick the box below. You need all the below mentioned standards to complete your ACE.

US 123394 – Develop outcomes-based learning programmes

US 115755 – Design and develop outcomes-based assessments – 15 PD Points

Skills Development Facilitator – 90 PD PointsUS 15221 – Provide information and advice regarding skills

development and related issuesUS 15217 – Develop an organizational training and development planUS 15232 – Co-ordinate planned skills development

interventions in an organizationUS 15228 – Advise on the establishment and implementation of a

QMS for skills development practices in an organisationUS 15227 – Conduct skills development administration in an organizationUS 252042 – Promote a learning culture in an organisation

US 10294 – Identify and respond to learners withspecial needs and barriers to learning – 15 PD Points

US 260277 – Administer school assets – 10 PD Points

US 260357 – Prepare and monitor the budget of aschool – 10 PD Points

US 15218 – Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes and learning for skills development and other purposes – 15 PD Points

US 117877 - Coaching within the school environment– 15 PD Points

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY COURSES

Exploring 2- and 3-dimensional space in different contexts – 15 PD PointsUS 9016 – Represent, analyse and calculate shape and motion in

2- and 3-dimensional space in different contextsUS 12417 – Measure, estimate & explore, critique & prove geometrical

relationships in 2- and 3-dimensional space in the life andworkplace of adult with increasing responsibilities

US 9008 – Identify, describe, compare, classify, explore shape andmotion in 2- and 3-dimensional shapes in different contexts

US 9013 – Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in2- and 3-dimensional space in different contexts

Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities – 15 PD PointsUS 9012 – Investigate life and work related problems using

data and probabilitiesUS 7456 – Use Mathematics to investigate and monitor the

financial aspects of personal, business, national issues

Demonstrate an understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems – 15 PD PointsUS 7480 – Demonstrate understanding of rational and

irrational numbers and numbers systems

Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and anawareness of error in the context of relevant calculations – 15 PD PointsUS 9010 – Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different

number bases and measurement units and an awarenessof error in the context of relevant calculations

Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems – 15 PD PointsUS 9009 – Apply basic knowledge of statistics and

probability to influence the use of data andprocedures in order toinvestigate life related problems

Demonstrate understanding of real and complex number systems – 15 PD PointsUS 7485 – Demonstrate understanding of real and complex

number systems

National Certificate: Public Administration - NQF Level 05, SAQA ID 50060 – 141 credits

National Certificate: Occupationally-Directed Education, Training and Development Practices - NQF Level 06, SAQA ID 50331, 145 credits

Other Qualifications

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! If you pay via Option 2 and you choose not to pay a deposit with your registration, Edutel will first deduct 4 instalments from your bank account before any material will be dispatched. It is thus advisable to pay a deposit or choose the cash option where you save 20% on your course fee.! Credit card payments are accepted.! If you are working towards your ACE qualification, you must register for the number of unit standards you need for the full qualification with your first registration. You can only register for less than the registered 8 unit standards if you already have credits for the remaining unit standards.

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REFER TO OUR CONTRACT DATED ___________________________________ (“the Agreement)” I/We hereby authorise you to issue and deliver payment instructions to your banker for collection against my/our abovementioned account at my/our abovementioned bank on condition that the sum of such payment instructions will never exceed my/our obligations as agreed to in the Agreement.

SECTION GBy signing below you will be signifying your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions that apply to this application, being those set out in Appendix 1 to this application.

SIGNED AT ………………………………….............…….. ON THIS ......…........……DAY OF ………………...............… YEAR….............…

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APPENDIX 1TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Your Enrolment1. If this Application is accepted by us, it will, from the time of

acceptance, become a valid and binding contract betweenEdutel and you.

Our Responsibilities2. We will, as soon as possible after receiving this Application,

consider it and notify you whether or not it has been accepted.3. If this Application is accepted, we will make sure that you

receive, in good time, the appropriate study material for theCourse.

4. We will ensure that all approvals of the Education andTraining Quality Assurance bodies (“ETQAs”) in relation tothe Course are retained.

5. We will ensure that such appropriately qualified personnelas are necessary for the conduct of the Course, areassigned to you.

6. Once you have been found competent by us in relation to theCourse, and such competence has been verified by an ETQA,we will issue the relevant Certificate of Competence to you.

7. We will grant you two years to complete the course youhave registered for.

Your Responsibilities8. You must, if we require it, make available to us the originals

of all documents relevant to this Application. You must takenote of the requirements for the Course, as well as theminimum requirements in order to pass the Course and bedeclared competent on the relevant unit standards.

9. You must also avail yourself of all contact session timesand venues in relation to the Course.

10. It is your responsibility to ensure that assignments reach usor the institute concerned on time.

11. The student also agrees to register with SACE for CPTD inline with the implementation time frame of SACE. Edutelwill not be able to upload CPTD points earned, should younot have registered yourself with SACE for this purpose,and confirm your registration with Edutel by providingEdutel with the necessary registration details.

12. The responsibility lies with you to make sure if your coursewill earn CPTD points or not. All CPTD bearing courses arelisted on this application form and by signing it, you confirmthat you have taken notices of them.

13. If you enrol for less than 8 unit standards in order to completeyour ACE qualification, it remains your responsibility to provideus with proof that you completed the other unit standards.

14. It is your responsibility to apply with Edutel for the FinalSummative Assessment after you completed all 8 unitstandards of the qualification.

15. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with his/heremployer whether the course would be recognised asEdutel cannot guarantee such recognition.

16. You agree to inform your employer about the fact that youhave registered for this course and you will ensure that youwill get yourself a mentor in your workplace to mentor youon the performance criteria of the course you haveregistered for. You also agree to inform Edutel in writing asto who this mentor is and provide us with a CV, confirminghis/her competence in this regard.

17. It remains your responsibility to avail yourself of the SAQAlifespan of the qualification or unit standard/s you haveregistered for with regard to its expiry date/last date ofregistration/last date of achievement.

Fees18. You must pay the fees for the course in accordance with

Section D of this Application.19. First-time assessment fees are included in the course

fees. Re-assessment fees need to be paid separately ifyou are not found competent the first time.

20. Should you choose to make use of the Eduloan debit orderfacility and Eduloan doesn't approve of your application, youhereby give Edutel the right to deduct your course fee fromyour bank account in line with option 2 of the course fee

schedule. Edutel charges no interest. 21. Your study period will not be extended but will remain 2

years. If you haven't paid cash or a deposit and wededucted your deposit from your bank account ininstalments, the deposit payment period will be included inyour 2 year study period.

22. If any debit order remains unpaid, your study period will notbe extended.

23. You will not be able to attend contact sessions if youraccount is in arrears.

24. We will not assess your portfolios or questionnaire if youraccount is in arrears.

25. Students are advised to register for the complete course ornumber of unit standards needed to complete their ACEqualification.

Your Declarations26. You declare that:26.1 the information provided in this Application is both true and

correct;26.2 all copies provided are true copies of the originals thereof; and26.3 you are aware of the curriculum and qualification of the course.

Copyright27. Copyright subsists in all study material provided to you in

relation to the course. Any unauthorised reproduction oradaptation thereof will constitute an act of copyrightinfringement, leaving the offender liable for civil law copyrightinfringement and, in certain circumstances, criminal prosecution.

Your Right to Cancel28. You may cancel your enrolment at any time, provided you do

so in writing.29. If you exercise your right to cancel in terms of paragraph 23

above within 14 (fourteen) days of registration, you will becharged a cancellation fee of R972.00 inclusive of VAT, butwill have no other financial obligation towards us.

30. If you exercise your right to cancel in terms of paragraph 23above more than 14 (fourteen) days after registration, youwill remain liable for the full course fees.

Legal Action31. You hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrates’

Court for purposes of any legal action we may take againstyou as a result of your failure to comply with any of yourobligations in terms of this Application.

32. You accept and agree that, if we take any legal action againstyou, you will be liable for any and all costs incurred by us in doingso, including costs on an attorney and own client scale.

33. A certificate signed by any of our managers (whose designation,appointment or authority shall not be necessary to prove), as tothe existence and amount of your indebtedness to us at any timeand/or any other fact matter or thing relating to your indebtednessto us, shall be prima facie proof of the contents and correctnessthereof and of the amounts of all your indebtedness for thepurposes of provisional sentence or summary judgment, or anyother proceedings against you in any competent court and shallbe valid as a liquid document for such purposes.

General Terms34. You accept and agree that the street address provided by you in

Section A of this Form shall be your chosen address for service oflegal and other process arising from this Application.

35. You cannot transfer or delegate any of your rights or duties underthis Application, or under any part hereof, without our writtenconsent.

36. We can transfer or delegate any of our rights and duties underthis Application, or under any part hereof, upon notice to you.

Applicant's signature: ______________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________________

Please indicate the nearest centre where you wish to attend contact sessions during school holidays (pending numbers). Dates and further information will be mailed to you in due course. Please note that a contact session will only take place if there are a sufficient number of bookings.

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Edutel’s vision to make education truly accessible… to debunk the notion that education belongs in an ivory tower, is fast changing traditional ideas about education, and, more specifically, the ways in which people of all walks of life can now engage in every aspect of life-long learning at its very best.Edutel is the embodiment of sound educational design and planning, the

Edutel: changing traditional ideas

Mr Andries Pelser, CEO of Edutel.

All Edutel’s listed programmes and courses are designed in accordance with the requirements and principles set by the Education Act, the National Qualifications Framework and

the South African Qualifications Authority.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Cyril Xaba, visited Ziphathele High School in Clermont where he matriculated in the late 80's. The MEC was accompanied by Ward 22 Councilor, Sibongiseni Mkhize, who donated full school uniforms to 11 scholars amounting to R10 000.The MEC pledged to donate R20 000 to the school for school uniforms, enough to accommodate 22 needy scholars of Ziphathele High School.MEC Xaba shared words of wisdom

with the scholars during their morning assembly, reminding them of the importance of respect towards their parents, teachers and fellow pupils. He also emphasised how imperative it is to work hard consistently to achieve success in school as well as their lives in general.

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integration of both practical and intellectual minds, and, moreover, the exemplification of real collaboration.Edutel collaborates with a variety of formal and non-formal educational institutions, empowering students with sound advice, training and, increasingly, the facilitation of training.Central to Edutel’s vision and mission of greater educational access, is the

notion that all learning should be skills-based, outcomes-based, or, if you like, purpose-based… clearly defined in terms of the learner's profile, his/her weaknesses and strengths, and the most effective ways in which life-long learning could facilitate a more complete individual and, in fact, an able and productive contributor to the South African

inister Angie Motshekga hosted the United States of MAmerica (USA) delegation that

visited the Department on 08 February 2016 to explore various mechanisms that can be adopted in dealing with issues on Inclusive Education.

The DBE and the USA have entered into a three year collaboration (2015 - 2017) to share expertise in improving efficiency and equity in inclusion and to address factors that contribute to the high dropout rate in schools, particularly for the vulnerable. Dr Moses Simelane, Director for Inclusive Education, highlighted that the DBE has developed a number of

programmes, interventions and strategies to address issues on inclusion, including the Policy on screening, identification, assessment and support (SIAS) and its implementation plan, which were approved in December 2014. Dr Simelane added that, although there has been significant progress made around Inclusive Education, more needs to be done in ensuring that necessary resources are provided in special needs schools. “Some schools have limited specialist professionals and support staff available in the system, resulting in limited support - both in the classroom and in hostels.

Strengthening special schools include capacity building, infrastructure improvement and curriculum offerings. It also includes teacher development in specialised skills such as Sign Language and Braille, thereby ensuring that teachers have requisite skills to effectively teach in special schools for the deaf and the blind,” said Dr

Simelane.

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