2 April 2009
The Eastern Cape Education MEC, Mahlubandile Qwase expressed his pleasure at
seeing teachers acquiring computer skills at ETDP SETA (Education, Training and
Development Programmes, Sector Education and Training Authority) graduation
held at Leadership Institute of Education in East London on 27 March 2009. He
said this indicates that there would be an improvement in studentsâ pass
rate.
MEC Qwase urged teachers to utilise their computer skills on a daily basis
âso they do not rust as time goes on.â Hopefully you will now cope better on
the changes in the new curriculum,â said Qwase.
The ETDP SETA has embarked on a campaign to fight computer illiteracy
amongst the Eastern Cape teachers. The lack of computer skills in educators has
been a challenge in the province.
Welcoming graduates to the world of technology, Chief Executive Officer,
Nombulelo Nxesi said âthe success of education in this province is just in your
finger tips. Everything which you can think of is possible through this
certificate, all you need to do is to work hard up to your maximum potential
and remember that hard work never kills.â
Luvo Gazi, Provincial Co-ordinator of ETDP SETA was very excited to see that
ETDP SETA assisted about 227 teachers from different districts around the
Eastern Cape with computer training skills. The duration of the training was 12
months period. In concurring with MEC Qwase he encouraged graduates to use
their new skills to improve learner education.
âI strongly believe the utilisation of computers in your schools will make a
vital improvement in both you as educatorsâ teaching methods and students
learning abilities. You are now capable of making education easier by using
PowerPoint, and researching via internet will play big role in accessing
information,â he concluded.
Issued by: Department of Education, Eastern Cape Provincial Government
2 April 2009
Source: Department of Education, Eastern Cape Provincial Government (http://www.ecdoe.gov.za)
