Tomorrow, Minister Grant will be visiting the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute where 500 Foundation Phase educators are receiving training in the teaching of language and reading skills.
Educators will be attending workshops that offer programmes such as “Strategies to promote critical reading”, “How to teach pattern poetry”, “Getting our learners excited about reading” and how best to use Readers.
The CTLI is also holding an induction programme for new school principals on leadership and management. The programme will cover topics such as the legal framework within a principal operates, WCED structures and protocols, school management team alignment and communication.
Minister Grant will be visiting some of the workshops and will be addressing some of the educators. Media will also be given an opportunity to chat with educators during their tea break soon after.
Where: Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute, in Nooiensfontein Road, Kuils Rivier.
Date: 27 March 2012
Time: 10h30
Media enquiries:
Bronagh Casey
Spokesperson for Minister Donald Grant
Ministry for Education
Tel: 021 467 2377
Cell: 072 7241422
Fax: 021 425 3616
E-mail: Bronagh.casey@pgwc.gov.za
