Teacher Centre Managers’ Course

10 – 15 August 2014

Day 4

Day 4: Hubs of Professional Development

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Understand national priorities for inclusive education

• Plan programmes for your teachers that make the best possible use of the resources available

• Use UkuFUNda to find resources, share events and communicate with others

• Locate resources on the Vodacom Digital Classroom

Activity 1: Who should do what when?

• Groups of 4• Silent reading • Discuss how the planning applies to you• Complete the table in your files • Discuss centre programmes

Planning Centre Programmes

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4

Who needs to use the centres?

What can they use it for?

When can they use it?

What resources are needed?

Who is responsible for this activity?

Activity 2: Working with UkuFUNda

• Prior sign up to Mxit • Signing up to UkuFUNda • Locating resources • Using the platform to communicate• Using the calendar app

Activity 3: Professional Learning Communities

• How can centres develop PLCs?• Volunteers to submit names at lunchtime • TeachMeet format

– Presenters have already submitted names – Then share ideas within 3 minutes each

Prizes for the best 3 minute presentation!

Afternoon and Evening

16:00

Navigating the Vodacom Digital Classroom

18:30 Awards Dinner

Address:Deputy Minister Mr Enver Surty MP

Website: www.education.gov.zaCall Centre: 0800 202 933 | callcentre@dbe.gov.za

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Congratulations!

You have completed DAY 4 of the Centre Managers’ course