BCP 2014 Manifesto Draft Final

• Widening access to higher education and providing government sponsorship for
post graduate studies.
• Facilitating universities and other tertiary institutions to develop relevant and
appropriate distance education programmes at both graduate and post graduate
levels to reach out to the needs of learners in all parts of the country.
• Maximising shared use of government institutions’ resources by Distance
Education providers.
Promote Education Quality.
We shall establish an autonomous Educational Inspectorate that audits educational
provision and monitors quality at all levels of the education system. The National
Education Inspectorate will:
• Be accountable to Parliament and submit an annual report on the status of
educational facilities;
• Produce school inspection reports that will be made public. Such reports will be
discussed at district council levels.
Develop and Implement a Policy of Multicultural Education. The policy aims at
building a nation that respects unity in diversity and equality. Some of the steps that
will be taken will include:
• Introduction of mother tongue as a medium of instruction from early child education
to standard 4 in communities where Setswana is not the first language;
• Teach moral, civic and family life education in all public schools.
Promote Teacher Professional Development. We shall set up a Staff Development
Agency to ascertain opportunities for professional development and reward
excellence in teaching. In furthering teacher professional development we shall:
• Set first degree as the minimum qualification for all teachers;
• Upgrade Colleges of Education to offer degree programs;
• Ensure subject specialisation in the training of teachers for middle primary to
senior secondary education level;
Restore Teachers’ Self-Esteem and Dignity. We recognize the centrality of
teachers in human resource development. We are committed to radically improve
their working conditions and reward system. The BCP shall:
• Remunerate teachers fairly taking into consideration levels of responsibilities and
extra –curriculum activities.
• Provide all teachers with adequate accommodation;
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