Price: £39.00 ISBN: 9789264053489
Publisher: OECD
Format: Printed + Free PDF
Pages: 392
| South Africa
Series: Reviews of National Policies for Education
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This review provides an overview of regional issues and the history of education in South Africa and describes the development of education in the country over the past 15 years. It presents an analysis of the education system, identifying key directions for the reinforcement of the reforms in light of the challenges encountered by officials, communities, enterprises, educators, parents and students under very dynamic conditions. The review concludes with a comprehensive set of strategic recommendations concerning the structure of the system and its labour market relevance; access and equity; financing; governance and management; internationalisation; and research, development and innovation.
Table of contents:
PART ONE: COUNTRY BACKGROUND REPORT - SOUTH AFRICAN EDUCATION
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chatper 2. Education in South Africa - An Overview
Chapter 3. The Components (Sectors) of the Education System
-Early Childhood Development
-Schools (Grades 1 to12)
-Further Education and Training Colleges
-Adult Basic Education and Training
-Special Needs Education
-Higher Education
Chapter 4. Restructuring the System
Chapter 5. Conclusion
PART TWO. EXAMINERS' REPORT
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Governance and Financing of the Education System
Chapter 3. Curriculum, Learning Materials and Assessment
Chapter 4. Early Childhood Education and Adult and Basic Education and Training
Chapter 5. The Place of Vocational Education and Training in Human Resource Development
Chapter 6. Inclusive Education and Equity in Education
Chapter 7. The Teaching Career and Teacher Education
Chapter 8. Higher Education in South Africa
Chapter 9. Conclusions: Strategic Recommendations for Action
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