Education expert says we need to do more to examine cost-effective education technologies to lessen the impact of budget cuts.
The South African education system is under immense pressure with several provincial departments of education announcing budget pressures this year.“Up until now, we’ve struggled to get the government involved to provide decent job opportunities to even a stream of these people that are qualified,” he said.“We need to do more to examine cost-effective education technologies to lessen the impact of budget cuts without in any way allowing teaching and learning quality to be compromised.
“Budget cuts will have a negative impact on the quality of education… the system is already struggling,” he said. Furthermore, large class sizes and overcrowding have been a challenge in schools. With teachers unable to manage the learners.David Maynier explained that some permanent teachers will be asked to move to other schools where there is a suitable vacancy.The Western Cape implemented a drastic R2.5 billion budget cut, including on administration, curriculum and infrastructure and still faces an R3.8 billion budget shortfall over the next three years.
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube assured the nation on 25 September that there will be no teacher retrenchments next year.
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