The NECT has launched a series of Provincial Engagement Roadshows on Learning Gaps.
The first session took place in collaboration with KZN DOE in Durban and brought together education leaders, schools, and civil society to focus on strengthening curriculum coverage and accelerating learning recovery in Mathematics and English.
In his opening remarks, KZN Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, encouraged officials to focus on the fundamentals.
“Do the basics right – how much written work, ensure it is understood, come to the level of teachers – and you will see the results”, he said.
CEO, Dr Godwin Khosa, highlighted the importance of collaboration among education stakeholders -to strengthen classroom practice and improve learner outcomes.
He also shared insights from the Rapid Appraisal conducted in Limpopo, which examined the amount of written work and the use of instructional time in Grades 4, 6 and 9 classrooms. The findings pointed to gaps in curriculum coverage and time utilisation.
Ms Sabi Matiwane presented the detailed findings from the Rapid Appraisal Research Project.
These engagements aim to deepen understanding of the factors affecting classroom performance and to identify practical solutions.
Insights from the discussions will inform provincial insight briefs as well as a cross-province synthesis report, to strengthen implementation, improve accountability, and support measurable improvements in learner outcomes.