Ludwe Ngamlana Primary School and Silverlea Primary School sit in very different neighbourhoods of Cape Town. They do have some similarities, however: Edufundi has completed its programme in both schools – and it was run in response to some very similar challenges that both schools were facing.
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Adjectives
‘Beautiful’, ‘Kind’ ‘Caring’ and ‘Tall’. These were the adjectives used, by learners, to describe Ms Abrahams
Leading During Times of Crisis, Uncertainty and Change
Leadership matters – more so now than ever before, especially as we navigate the churning waters of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ludwe Primary School
It was a truly intimidating experience for the Edufundi team when we first walked into Ludwe Ngamlana school four years ago. The school had a staff component of 48 teachers that catered for 1500 learners, so we weren’t sure how we were going to make a difference given the size of the school.
Xolani Primary School
There are 1080 learners at the school, but less than 20% of the parents and caregivers are involved in the education of their children. This lack of parental involvement places additional pressure on teachers and school leaders alike, which compounds what is already an extremely challenging learning environment.
Lead like a Champion
The single most important component of the entire education system is the dynamic relationship that exists between the teacher, the learners and the curriculum itself. All of the policies, processes, structures and activities across the education system should therefore be structured in such a way as to enable and enhance the processes of teaching and learning in the classroom.
Four Steps Forward
“The impact on teacher practice will be far greater when mentors are engaged in rigorous high-quality professional development. As a result there is a greater likelihood that the experience and outcomes for learners will improve. When we tend to the learning needs of all adults in the learning organisation, children will benefit.”
Leaving Behind a Culture of Professional Development & Support
Edufundi believes in sustainability, not dependency. It is important, therefore, that the schools we support take ownership of the Programme for themselves. Once a school has graduated from the Programme, then the School Management Team – as instructional leaders – must be able to continue providing quality professional development and support.
Creating a Counter-Culture of 100%
It is all too familiar: long after the lesson has started learners are still dribbling in, showing little regard for the way they are distracting their classmates. While the teacher is talking the class is far from silent and attentive. When books are taken in for marking there are huge gaps where work has not been completed, and many books haven’t been handed in at all.
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