Question NW3498 to the Minister of Basic Education
02 October 2015 - NW3498
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 508 on 13 March 2015, (a) when does she intend to commence the administration of the Annual National Assessments (ANAs) to each teacher who teaches learners who participate in the ANAs, (b) when will she commence consultation aimed at achieving this goal, (c) why are the results of the testing of teachers anonymous and (d) why are the specified results not used as (i) a developmental tool for individual teachers or (ii) justification for disciplinary action should development not be successful?
Reply:
(a) The response to Question 508 remains unchanged, in that the testing of teachers on the ANA will be preceded by proper consultation with relevant role-players. Furthermore, the results will be used only for research purposes. National systemic evaluation is in the process of being reviewed through proper consultation and the formulation of a framework and policy in this regard.
(b) The consultation process has commenced with the relevant stakeholders. On 20 July 2015, a government gazette was published calling for written comment from stakeholders.
(c) There are no results, as no teacher has been tested on Annual National Assessment (ANA).
(d) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Diagnostic assessments are not for punitive actions.
RESPONSE TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION 3498
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Mr H Mahomed
Director: CPTD
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Mr TE Rabotapi
Acting Chief Director: Education Human Resource Development
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Mr TS Kojana
Deputy Director- General: Teacher and Professional Development
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Mr HM Mweli
Director-General
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QUESTION 3498 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Mr ME Surty, MP
Deputy Minister
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Mrs AM Motshekga, MP
Minister
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