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List of Research Reports
1. Research Report I : |
Summary of the main relevant research findings on Language of Learning and Teaching in schools.
Compiled by: The Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa (PRAESA), UCT.
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2. Research Report II : |
A Report comprising 2 sections:
(a) A Language Profile of schools in the Western Cape.
Compiled by: The Schools’ Development Unit (SDU), UCT.
(b) Dual- and Parallel-medium Education in Western Cape schools.
Compiled by: PRAESA, UCT.
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3. Research Report III : |
Language Learning: Current Curriculum and Assessment requirements.
Compiled by: Mrs Phumla Satyo, WCED.
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4. Research Report IV : |
Facilities for the training of Language Practitioners and the production of learning support materials.
Compiled by: Professor S Satyo, Department of African Languages, UCT.
Assisted by: A/Prof. M Visser, A/ Prof. DS Gxilishe and Mrs MR Smouse.
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5. Research Report V : |
(a) Qualitative Report: Language Attitudes relating to Education in the Western Cape, 2002.
Compiled by: Die Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans (SBA).
(b) Quantitative Report: A Language Attitude Survey relating to Education in the Western Cape, 2002.
Compiled by: Marketing Surveys and Statistical Analysis (MSSA)
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6. Research Report VI : |
Legal Opinion: Home Language Implementation.
Compiled by: Ms Lyn Coleridge, State Law Advisor for Education, WCED. |
Note: These Reports are available for consultation on request from the Chief Directorate: Planning of the Western Cape Education Department.
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Acknowledgements
I wish to acknowledge, with thanks, the invaluable guidance and active support received from a range of individuals, institutions and organisations:
The Task Team (TT): The TT was constituted from experts in the field of language policies and practices, together with educators with expertise in department of education processes and initiatives, particularly curriculum and systems operations. The team was mandated to: firstly, develop a Work Plan to address the Brief; secondly, engage in or supervise the research and writing tasks required by the Work Plan; and thirdly, develop a Draft and Final Report for submission to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and the Minister.
The Advisory Committee (AC): The AC was conceived as a high-powered team consisting of members representing the main stakeholders in the language of instruction debate. The AC was responsible for providing advice and guidance to the TT on the Work Plan, the Draft Report and the Final Report.
Project Partners: The WCED entered into an Agreement of Co-operation with the University of Cape Town (UCT), through the Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa (PRAESA), to coordinate research into mother-tongue and third language tuition in all primary schools in the Western Cape on a co-operative basis. The agreement allowed for finances to be managed by UCT on behalf of the project.
The Chief Director: Education Planning, WCED, provided a liaison and monitoring function on behalf of the Department. The office Secretary also rendered some administrative and organisational support to the project.
The State Law Advisor for Education, WCED, responded positively to a request for a legal opinion on the powers of the Minister to legislate, and WCED to implement, the proposed new language policy.
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Addendum A
List of Task Team members
Dr N Alexander |
Director, PRAESA, UCT.
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Mr S Makosana |
Education Consultant, Amy Biehl Foundation Trust
Formerly: Circuit Manager, WCED.
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Mrs P Satyo |
Senior Curriculum Planner: English, WCED.
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Prof S Satyo |
Professor and Head of African Languages and Literatures, UCT.
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Mrs A Schlebusch |
Senior Curriculum Planner: Literacy, WCED.
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Dr C van Louw |
Coordinator for Diversity, Office of the Rector, University of Stellenbosch.
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Mr EE Pratt |
Chairman.
Formerly: Rector, Hewat College of Education; and Director of Education, Northern Cape. |
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Addendum B
List of Advisory Committee members
Mr H Theys |
Cape Technikon
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Ms J Wright |
Peninsula Technikon
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Prof. Z Desai |
University of Western Cape
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Prof. DN Young |
University of Cape Town
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Dr E Ridge |
University of Stellenbosch
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Ms I King |
Paarl Governing Body Association
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Mr C Roos |
Governing Body Foundation
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Mr M Campbell |
National Association of School Governing Bodies
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Ms H Sieborger |
National Association of Professional Teacher Organisations of South Africa (NAPTOSA)
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Mr M Lumka |
South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU)
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Mrs M Coetzee |
Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie (SAOU)
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Mr J Joubert |
WCED – EMDC West Coast
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Mr G Davids |
WCED – EMDC Central Metropole
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Ms M Khatiya |
WCED – EMDC Eastern Metropole
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Mr M Le Cordeur |
WCED – EMDC West Coast |
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