Math Science and Technology (MST) Report from the DoBE October 2013

The DoBE has released a report on MST and I view it as a good read for those who are interested in these learning areas and what the government is planning for the future as solutions and recommendations.

http://www.education.gov.za/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=O26UtU9j3bg%3d&tabid=358&mid=1301

I can underpin the seriousness of a country at loss for good ideas on how to stop this critical challenge we have in South Africa. The time has come to refrain from blaming each other and pull together as a nation to seek solutions - especially the public sector is viewed as a solution to this challenge.

Annette Lovemore of the Democratic Alliance (DA):
"No matter what dedicated maths, science and technology structure Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga decides to develop within her department, she must take cognisance of the fact that successful teachers have succeeded largely despite her department, and not because of it. She must draw on their expertise. Their excellence must be recognised and duplicated many fold." [Politicsweb. Accessed 29/10/2013]

As teachers we have the responsibility to share our fresh knowledge on Classroom Management and Praxis, Educational Psychology, and Instructional Methods with those teachers who haven't studied for a while and might be a bit rusty on these issues. I have recommended good reading books too:

The Educator as Mediator of Learning. Nieman & Monyai, 2006.

Remain positive and remember that teachers have an extra accountability factor, before God, when it comes to children.