part a: strategic overview - Department of Education

Table 2 : Outline of Strategic Objectives by Strategic Goals
NUMBER AND
IDENTIFICATION OF
GOALS and
OBJECTIVES
STATEMENT OF GOALS WITH ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Strategic Goal 1: Equity in educational achievements for all learners regardless of race, gender,
disability and geographic location
Strategic Objective 1: Increased admission, participation, progression and success rates in ECD, GET and
FET including rural learners, girls and LSEN
Strategic Objective 2: Targeted and preferential funding to enhance achievement prospects for the most
disadvantaged learners and communities
Strategic Objective 3: Improved enrolment, participation and performance in Mathematics, Science and
Technology and Economic Management Sciences, particularly amongst girls and
rural learners
Strategic Objective 4: Increased access to and utilization for ICTs also in rural schools, in order to exploit
the transformative equalizing potential of eEducation
Strategic Objective 5: High quality relevant teaching and learning materials and equipment reach the
poorest schools
Strategic Goal 2: All school learners equipped with skills for further employment (including selfemployment),
training and participation in society
Strategic Objective 1: Potential of GET and FET learners increased for employment and self-employment
through improved skills, especially in Mathematics, science, technology and ICT
Strategic Objective 2: School and FET learners with skills in line with economic and social needs through a
relevant and well supported curriculum and well trained teachers
Strategic Objective 3: Increased access, throughput and success through quality, relevant learning
programmes in well resourced FET colleges
Strategic Objective 4: Potential of FET learners increased for employment and self-employment through
improved linkage to key government initiatives and skills training programmes
Strategic Goal 3: Improved quality teaching and learning at all educational levels throughout the
Province
Strategic Objective 1: Integrated implementation of the curriculum coordinated and supported in
accordance with national policies
Strategic Objective 2: Developed and supported a professional, committed and well trained teaching corps
Strategic Objective 3: Teacher utilization and performance improved and managed
Strategic Objective 4: A quality foundation for teaching and learning provided and supported through self
managing and well resourced ECD Centres and Schools
Strategic Objective 5: Increased literacy and relevant skills through high quality ABET programmes
Strategic Objective 6: Access to quality teaching and learning for LSEN in accordance with the policy and
principals of inclusive education
Strategic Objective 7: Enhanced integration of HIV and AIDS and life skills into and across the curriculum
Strategic Objective 8: Improved literacy and proficiency in the language of learning and teaching (LoLT)
Strategic Goal 4: Increased levels of service integration at the local level
Strategic Objective 1: Well managed schools with strong community involvement
Strategic Objective 2: Effective professional support services from EDOs, Subject Advisors and Special
Needs Staff
Strategic Objective 3: The range and intensity of training and development programmes offered to high
priority head office and district staff increased, and well articulated, comprehensive
and accredited training programmes available
Strategic Objective 4: Well managed education districts with strong links to municipalities and education
stakeholders
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