What are the three different levels in the SA Education system.
- The macro level (national level of control)
- The meso level ( provincial.regional or district level of control)
- Micro level (individual control)
Macro Level
Who has the highest authority in the education system?
The minister of education.
What is the responsibility of the minister of education?
The minister of education has the highest executive authority of education policy formulation and implementation. The minister is assisted by bodies and functionaries.
What different roles do the bodies and functionaries have?
- In consultation with: minister needs confirmation to determine the education policy.
- After consultation: minister should consult with bodies but does not need confirmation to determine education policy.
- Advised by: may if necessary be minister may be advised by bodies on certain matters on their own initiative.
Who is the minster IN CONSULTATION with?
The minister of education is in consultation with the minister of finance before any education policy is formulated with different financial implications. This can be done via the budget framework or the specific interim arrangements.
What does CHE stand for and what is their responsibility?
Council of higher education. Have AFTER CONSULTATION with minister of education about matters of higher education. (Case of universities)
Who does the council of education ministers (CEM)consist of?
The minister of education.
The deputy minister of education and the provincial ministers of education.
Who does the heads of education department committee (HEDC) consist of?
The director general and deputy directors of national department and the administrative heads of the provincial departments of education.
Who is the minister of education ADVISED BY?
The national education and training council (NETC)
This is the advisory body representative of all educational groups in national education systems. The body should advise the minister on broad policy and development strategies of the national education system and the advancement of the E.S
True or false?
The department of education acts as the secretariat for the minster of education.
True
What is the responsibility of the central department of basic education and director general of education?
- To assist the minister of education on certain policy matters
- Ensure that the policy is correctly and effectively implemented
What other function does the DBE have?
Responsible for the education of learners from Grade R to Grade 12. As well as the education of learners who function within the adult basic education and training framework.
What values for the DBE follow?
- People: DBE should be held accountable by Minister of education, goverment and people of SA.
- Excellence: DBE should maintain high standards and professional performance in all duties and responsbilities
- Teamwork: Work in transparent manner with other role players.
- Learning: Create learning environment where teachers can share their skills and knowledge
- Innovation: should meet educational needs of target group.
What are the different outcomes to ensure quality education and training?
- Outcome 1: Improve the quality of teaching and learning
- Outcome 2: regular assessments and follow up progress.
- Outcome 3: Improving ECD
- Outcome 4: Ensuring an outcome focused planning and accountabilty system
Which 3 entities should report to the DBE?
The education labour relations counil
The South African council of educators
Umalusi
What is the function of the education labour relation council?
To negotiate & sign agreements that benefit the education in SA.
To manage disputes where a learner is a victim or witness
To deal with education laws and regulations.
ELRC acts on behalf of the educators appointed under the employment educators act.
What is the function of SACE?
Promote professionalism of educators
Empowerment and development of educator with respect to their services.
The council is committed to the education of SA and provision of educators that are properly registered, professionaly trained and developed.
Who or what is UMALUSI?
It is the cornerstone of quality assurance and confirmation of educational aspirations & standard improvment of education
What are some duties of UMALUSI?
- Regular reporting of assessment results.
- Statistical analysis of data
- comparison to international standards & trends
- Improving education standards
- Reliable leadership
- Financial fesibility.
Meso level
Who has the highest authority in the provinces of the meso level?
The MEC.
The MEC has the responsbility to formulate and implement the national education policy in the province according the needs and situations of the province.
What is the responsbility of the MEC?
The MEC has the highest authority in the province regarding the determination and implemtation of provincial education according to the certain identified guidelines.
The MEC has the responsbility to formulate and implement the national education policy in the province according the needs and situations of the province.
True or false?
Situations differ in each province, but the delegation of responsibilities aims at the improvment of the actual delivery of education?
True
What is a very important responsibility of the education districts?
To ensure that there are adequate educational institutions for learners. The education districts must ensure that educational institutions, circuits and area offices and adequate support and assistance is offered to ensure quality education, learning and training.
What are some other duties of the education districts?
- Planning: sufficient data from schools, districts and area offices are collected to ensure effective planning.
- Support: Schools must be supported to to apply educational legislation and educational policies effectively. (Support: school visit, class visits, meetings)
- Supervision and accoutability: Educational institutions are held responsible for the standard and effectiveness of learning and teaching at school.
- Public involvement: regular communication with public or school community to obtain info about possible shortcomings, concerns or gaps in the community.
