DBE launches new programme called #StandingWithTheClassOf2021
The new hashtag campaign is #StandingWithTheClassOf2021 offers increased innovation in terms of the implementation model.
Basic Education Minister, Mrs Angie Motshekga, addressed delegates on August 19, during the virtual launch of #StandingWithTheClassOf2021 programme, an innovative collaboration between Government, Corporate SA and civil society.
Primestars and the YouthStart Foundation NPC are responsible for the programme, which builds on last year’s successful #SavingTheClassOf2020 Matric Math and Science Revision programme.
The National Development Plan (NDP) sets goals for improved learner outcomes in the gateway subjects such as Mathematics and Physical Science, along with improving the quality of teaching in schools, colleges and universities to ensure that our young people obtain the best education possible.
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“The 2021 academic year has been the second most challenging one due to the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the #SavingTheClassOf2020 Matric Math and Science Revision programme, over 20,000 matriculants from under-resourced communities across SA benefitted from academic support.
“The 2020 impact assessment report demonstrated improvement in the marks of participating learners, by 12 percentage points. We have to be steadfast in our battle against illiteracy, innumeracy, and the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the Minister.
The new hashtag campaign is #StandingWithTheClassOf2021 offers increased innovation in terms of the implementation model.
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In 2021, the free Matric Math and Science content (video and textbooks) will be made available in cinema, at selected rural schools, and via WhatsApp.
Later in the year, the curriculum content will also be available on the new Primestars Digital platform and television, providing quality education from the Big screen to all screens.
Mrs Motshekga added that “a lot of work is currently in progress to improve learner outcomes in high order subjects such as Mathematics and Physical Science. We have decided that we will accelerate this work through the ICT roll-out and various other interventions.”
