15 Nov 2016

The Assistant Minister of Basic Education, Mr Moiseraele Goya has told Parliament that he is aware that since 2012 to date, 95 teachers in primary and secondary schools in the Jwaneng- Mabutsane constituency have been promoted whilst 66 have been sent for further studies.

He stated that presently there were no vacant promotional posts in the constituency, adding that when they become available promotional processes of transparency and fairness would be followed.

Mr Goya said the number of teachers who were to go on further studies would be determined by the budget.

He said it was difficult to state categorically the number of teachers earmarked for training slots as training was determined by the budget and critical needs of the ministry.

He highlighted that due to the evolving educational developments and standards there could never be a time when they could say they have closed all the skills gap.

He said skills gaps include amongst others; mixed ability teaching, remedial teaching and item writing, noting that skills gaps generally have negative impact on the teaching and learning process.

Mr Goya said skills gaps were addressed through continuous induction in service workshops and further training where possible.

MP for Jwaneng- Mabutsane, Mr Shaun Nthaile had asked him if he was aware of any primary and secondary school teachers based in his constituency who have either been promoted or sent for further training since 2012.

He also asked him to state the number of those ear marked for promotion or further training.

Mr Nthaile asked if any skills gaps have been identified and whether such gaps were likely to have positive or negative impact on education and learning and to further state how and when these gaps would be addressed. BOPA