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Economics, an elective subject offering in the FET band, has four learning outcomes, namely Macro-Economics, Micro-Economics, Economic Pursuits and Contemporary Economic Issues.
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At the end of the 2006 June/July holiday subject orientation workshops, many teachers indicated that they needed a refresher course in Micro-Economics to be able to teach the new Economics curriculum effectively.
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A one-day refresher course will take place on Saturdays, as indicated in Annexure B. This course addresses Micro-Economics (Learning Outcome 2).
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English speaking teachers should register with their respective EMDCs. Afrikaans speaking teachers in urban EMDCs may register at the nearest EMDC offering the course in Afrikaans (i.e. Metropole North or Metropole East).
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It is recommended that all Grade 10-12 Economics teachers attend this workshop. The course will commence promptly at 8:30 in the morning and will end at 16:00. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
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Teachers are requested to bring their Grade 10-12 Economics Learner Books and Teacher Guides along to the workshop.
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Rural teachers will be reimbursed for travelling expenses. Teachers who intend to claim for these expenses must have the following information available at the course:
- PERSAL number
- Engine capacity of the vehicle used and year of manufacture
- The kilometre distance from the school to the venue
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Teachers from rural EMDCs, residing more than 120 kilometres from the venue, and who require accommodation must make their own arrangements. These teachers must submit their claims before they leave on the day of the course.
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Principals are requested to fax the completed registration form (Annexure A) to the Economics curriculum adviser at the relevant EMDC by no later than 15 August 2007. Please indicate the correct venue on the form. (See Annexures A and B.)
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Principals may contact the Economics curriculum adviser at the relevant EMDC (Annexure B) for more information.
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Principals are kindly requested to bring the information in this curriculum minute to the attention of the Economics subject head and teachers of Economics.
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SIGNED: M. CAMERON
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:08:07
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