Joseph (2016) points out that NSC Matric results are a crucial measure of the country’s education system in the basic education sector. These results provide a key insight into the direction of South Africa’s education. Each year, the Minister of…
Continue ReadingThe Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) has been, and still is a cornerstone of the South African education system, designed to guide teaching and learning in schools. However, as education systems worldwide evolve to meet the demands of the…
Continue ReadingSalehi and Mohammadkhani (2013) posit that critical theory holds the view that teachers live within the framework of social, political, and cultural relationships. This framework reflects a certain degree of variety; therefore, the school curriculum should be designed on the…
Continue ReadingThe curriculum of a country is crucial in molding learners into holistic (well-rounded) individuals who can actively contribute to their communities and become productive citizens. According to UNESCO International Bureau of Education (2016), a learner’s complete development involves immediate interactions…
Continue ReadingAs the NSC Matric exams nearing the end, the anxiety of results kicks in and frustrations amongst the matriculants mount. This is common every year and the revelation of negative matriculation results can be a disheartening experience for young adults,…
Continue ReadingCurriculum system is dynamic and demands astute balance. Personalized education curriculum system (PECS) advocates for learner centered approach to teaching and learning inspired by progressivism, pragmatism and social reconstruction. Despite the emphasis on a learner-centered approach in these educational fundamentals,…
Continue ReadingThis paper explores various models of curriculum theories, focusing on Johnson’s model, and its connection to the proposed Personalized Education Curriculum System (PECS). Johnson’s curriculum theory emphasizes a systems approach to curriculum design and categorizes it into three levels: the…
Continue ReadingIt is important to acknowledge that the existence of a curriculum is intrinsically linked to what society offers. High-quality curriculum systems are designed in accordance with the societal needs of communities. One crucial aspect of a curriculum system is its…
Continue ReadingThe theoretical underpinning of the Personalized Education Curriculum System (PECS) signifies a transformative curriculum aimed at reforming the current South African CAPS-NSC curriculum. PECS amalgamates various educational philosophical foundations, incorporating core principles espoused by Dewey, a prominent figure in the…
Continue ReadingLa Cordeur’s 2023 findings present compelling statistics for the second quarter of 2023 in South Africa. According to the report, the current unemployment rate stands at 32.6%, with an extended unemployment rate, which includes individuals who have ceased job-seeking efforts,…
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