1. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is offering lessons which are broadcast via an interactive telematics platform (lessons beamed via satellite technology) during the period February to November 2018.

2. Over the past few years these lessons primarily targeted Grade 12 learners, hence a valuable and extensive database has been established for some subjects covering especially Grade 12 content.

3. Candidates writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Supplementary Examinations can access this Grade 12 content by purchasing support lessons on DVD at a nominal price from the WCED by calling Edumedia on tel. no. 021 689 9536.

4. The focus for 2018 will be on Grades 10, 11 and 12 (see paragraph 7 below).

5. In addition to the broadcasts for learners, professional development sessions will be offered for English, History, Business Studies and Mathematics teachers.

6. Since the timetable includes a number of subjects and different grades it is important that teachers and learners follow the timetable very carefully.

7. The following subjects will be offered:

  • English FAL (Grades 11 and 12)
  • English HL (Grades 11 and 12)
  • Physical Sciences (Grades 11 and 12)
  • Accounting (Grades 11 and 12)
  • Geography (Grade 12)
  • Afrikaans HL (Grade 12)
  • History (Grades 10 and 12)
  • Life Sciences (Grades 10 and 11)
  • Business Studies (Grades 11 and 12)
  • Mathematics (Grades 11 and 12)
8. The attached Annexure A provides the timetable of lessons and topics.

9. The topics of the lessons will be printed in the learner booklets which will be provided to each learner in each of the subjects.

10. The presenters are lead teachers chosen for their expertise in their subjects.

11. Since lessons are conducted during the week after school hours, it is important that principals discuss arrangements with their governing bodies and the parents of the learners.

12. Learner attendance will be regularly monitored by Head Office and district officials.

13. Principals will be expected to report quarterly on the attendance of learners, as well as successes or difficulties experienced with the programme.

14. A simulcast of the telematics broadcast is also beamed via live streaming. This is made possible by the broadband internet service in WCED schools. Schools who do not have satellite technology but have access to the broadband internet service are encouraged to take advantage of this free and excellent tutoring programme. These broadcasts and associated materials may be accessed via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/documents/telematics/telematics.html. Schools who wish to access the live streaming lessons must register by completing the Google form at https://goo.gl/forms/027fKIZJRltwlUoq1 before 31 January 2018.

15. Should you have any queries about this initiative, please contact Rodney Johnson on tel. no. 021 467 2173 or via email at rodney.johnson@westerncape.gov.za.

16. Principals are requested to bring the content of this minute to the attention of the relevant staff, Grades 10, 11 and 12 learners and their parents or guardians.


SIGNED: H. MAHOMED
ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2018:01:26

Annexure A: Telematics schedule for 2018  (size: 75 KB)