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UP LBL880 Session 2 Presentation
1. Module LBL880
Leadership and Management
of Learning
The state of education in South Africa
Presenter: Dr Muavia Gallie (PhD)
27 February 2010
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2. 1.1 Time Utilisation
1. Introduction (09h00 – 09h05);
2. Homework Reflection and 10 x 5 min
Presentations (09h05 – 10h00);
3. Jim Spinks (10h00 – 12h00);
4. Lunch (12h00 – 13h00);
5. What is the state of Education in South
Africa? (13h00 – 14h30);
6. New Tasks (14h30 – 14h50);
7. Conclusion (14h50 – 15h00).
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6. Homework Task 0.1
• All our work is going to cover Knowledge, Skills
and Dispositions, and we will attempt to connect
Theory and Practice;
• Therefore, you have to identify yourself a school (a
case study) that you will work with;
• If you are the principal or an SMT member of your
school, you must get permission in writing from the
SGB to use your school as a case study;
• If you don‟t or can‟t use your own school, identify
an accessible school, and get permission in writing
from the SGB to use their school as a case study.
• Please note that the school can remain
anonymous, if they prefer it.
7. Homework Task 0.2 & 0.3
1. Clearly define and explain the meaning of “Teaching” and “Learning”;
2. Define what the difference is between these two concepts;
3. Define the „inter-connectedness‟ of these concepts, if any; and
4. Define which one comes first, if any.
In all of the above, you should motivate your argument.
Each of the above should be submitted on an A4 page. You will each be given 5
minutes during Session 1 (6 Feb) to present your arguments.
1. Clearly define and explain the meaning of “Leadership”,
“Management”, and “Administration”;
2. Define what the difference is between these three concepts;
3. Define the „inter-connectedness‟ of these concepts; and
4. Identify the logical order of these concepts, if any.
In all of the above, you should motivate your argument.
Each of the above should be explained on an A4 page. You will each be
given 5 minutes during Session 1 (6 Feb) to present your arguments.
8. Homework 1.1
• Collect enough evidence on each of the
mentioned eight school readiness
components;
• On a scale of 1 - 5, ask the principal to
indicate the school readiness of his/her
school on each of the eight
components;
• On a scale of 1 - 5, you have to give
your rating of your school, on each of
the eight school readiness components.
9. Homework 1.2
• Bring along evidence of the existence of a
curriculum management planning tool in your
district;
• Bring along evidence of the existence of an
instructional management planning tool in
your school;
• Bring along evidence of the existence of a
learning management planning tool in your
department (school);
• Bring along evidence of the existence of an
assessment management planning tool in
your class (school).
10. Homework 1.3
• Download for www.slideshare.net the video called LBL -
Brave decision by the deputy principal;
• Introduction - This is a conversation with the current principal
and deputy principal of the school. Godfrey joined the school
in 2002, six months after the school was opened, a the deputy
principal of the school. Edith joined the school in 2006, as an
HoD. In 2007, the principal retired, and Godfrey acted as
principal until 2008, when the post was advertised. By then,
Edith was the second deputy principal of the school. Both of
them applied for the post. Now view the video;
• Write a critical analysis of the challenges in the video, what
lead to it, and what should be done to stabilise the education
system.
11. Homework 2.1
• Go onto the internet - to www.google.co.za;
• In the search block, type in “learning styles questionnaire”;
• On the list, look for the following = Learning Styles
Questionnaire (www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire);
• Go into this website - You are now in the VARK website;
• On the left side, you will see “Questionnaire” (click on it);
• The VARK Questionnaire will appear - you now need to
complete the questionnaire (answers all the questions as
honestly as possible);
• At the bottom (when finished), press “Ok”;
• Your score (learning style) will be analysed by the system;
• Make a printout of your results.
• Write a one-page analysis of what you see in your score,
and whether that information is useful to you!! 11
16. “Helicopter view” of Educational Life
Education Ministry
Technology
School Competitors
Strategy
•Vision
•Goals
Helicopter view of educational
Customers
Unions
Teachers
Purpose
lifeCulture
Empower-
ment
Learners
Physical Motivation
Structure
Political •Values •People
NGOs and
parties •Work Mental Emotional •Capacity
ethics Relation- •Power Civil
•Commit- society
ships
ment Spiritual Recognition structures
Flexibility Openness
Government
Economy
Systems
•Finance
•Information
Globalisation •Communication Way of living
„Religions‟
Regional and
international
organisations
22. Map of SA schools
High Schools: SC HG math (2007)
No. % Total % HG
schools Math
Top 414 7 66
Moderate 827 14 19
Poor 4877 79 15
23. Dysfunctionality vis-à-vis Under-performance
Figure 10: Three leve ls of school functionality in relation to the support needed by
schools
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
-10%
-20%
Basics
Non -Functioning Low-Functioning High-Functioning
-20% Š +20% 21% - 60% 61% - 100%
Gallie 2006
30. What do we know about our
teachers and/or officials?
Remembering
Teaching
(Information Sharing)
Remembering Understanding
Teaching Learning
(Information Sharing) (Taking ownership of Information)
31. Types of Teaching - Learning
None or to Little time and support for Learning
Teaching and
Learning
Teaching
Learning
Plenty of time and support for Learning
Teaching for
Learning Teaching and Learning
All the time and support are for Learning
Teaching as Teaching Learning Teaching Learning Teaching Learning
Learning Teaching Learning Teaching Learning Teaching Learning
Teaching Learning Teaching Learning Teaching Learning
37. Homework 2.1
What is the difference between:
• Systems Thinking;
• Systemic Thinking; and
• Systematic Thinking.
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38. Blooms‟ Five Levels of Learning
Level Teaching Type of
Days Teaching
1 35 Facts
2 70 Information
3 105 Know-How
4 140 Comprehension
5 175 Wisdom
39. Homework 2.2
1. What is the percentage of attendance of teachers at your case study
school?
2. What is the percentage of learner attendance at your school?
3. Does your school have data on teacher performance for the past 5
years?
4. Does your school have data on the future career expectations of every
learner?
5. For how many teaching and learning days is the annual planning
catering?
6. How often do you renege on the school timetable?
7. How do you share responsibilities other than teaching among the staff?
8. What percentage of learners had all their textbook on the first day of the
school (13 January 2010)?
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43. Why do people not share
what they know?
Causes Cultural Reward
Knowledge hoarding is considered a source of job security
Fear of not getting credit and suspicion
Loss of ownership of expertise
Fear of making mistakes
Lack of comprehension of value of possessed knowledge
Lack of time to share insights, knowledge, “war stories” and
experiences
Lack of knowledge sharing mechanisms
Unwillingness to use existing technology to share knowledge
