The Gauteng Department of Education is spending R6 million on computers and related technology as part of its interventions at strike-affected schools.
The recent four-week strike by public servants caused disruptions at several Gauteng public schools, prompting the department to put into place a plan that will allow learners to catch up on missed lessons.
The senior secondary intervention programme (SSIP) will see "cinema-style" classes being presented to complement "normal" teaching to matrics across the province.
Under the SSIP, extra classes are being offered for Grade 12 students at a number of schools throughout the province, identified as being "heavily-affected" by the strike. The department is providing transport to these schools during the mid-year break.
Pupils are being assisted through a learning channel-style initiative where a specially-created television station focuses on English second language, mathematics and physical science.
Mphikeledi Ndlela, spokesman for the Gauteng Department of Education, says it has partnered with Mathale Solutions "to provide a multi-broadcasting solution as part of the recovery plan".
This entails using a studio in Midrand to broadcast tutorials to different locations across Gauteng, such as the classrooms that are being fitted out with new computers. Experts in specific subjects are then used to present key tutorials, while students can talk to them via microphones in their classes or via computer.
Normal classes are being presented throughout the school holidays, as well as on Saturdays and public holidays. In addition, "learner support material" is to be provided in the new term to those who could not attend the extra classes.
It is hoped all these elements will combine to improve matric results in the province at the end of the year.
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