ASESA is designing her own ICT Modules

A number of dedicated teachers belonging to MDAMSTEDA (Mdantsane Maths, Science and Technology Educators Development Association) started gathering at Mdamsteda Computer Lab based at Dumisa J P School near Nkosana 'Happy Boy' Mgxaji's home to compile ICT Skills modules for ASESA membership.

These teachers are Sesani Douglas (Mzoxolo SP School) and Ms Buyelwa Sofute (unemployed but volunteering at Kusile High School, Duncan Village). Mncebisi Williams, a computer fundi who is facilitating Computer Literacy at Fanti Gaqa SP School, is also assisting. Zongezile Matshoba (ASESA PRO from Nzaliseko SP School) and Luvuyo Mngqibisa (ASESA Council Member from Fanti Gaqa SP School) are monitoring the whole process, giving all the necessary backing as well as editing the training modules.

This group of five is compiling these modules for ASESA ICT Skills Programme, adding examples, activities and exercises based on teaching and learning of Maths, Science and Technology.

Their task is a huge one, and it became impossible that it could be not finished within the three days set for the compilation. This is further complicated in that all these teachers have to come after school hours and work until late in the evening.

So far, modules on Internet, Operating Systems, Spreadsheet, Databases, Presentations, Wordprocessing and An Introduction to Computers are still on the process.

It is hoped that by the end of June, these modules will be completed, presented and accepted by all the member - associations of ASESA as a national programme. It is also hoped that assessment and evaluation will be done by ASESA at a national level, in line with the Issett Seta, South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and the National Qualification Authority (NQF) requirements for accreditation.

ASESA membership in one province will benefit by enjoying the same level of study and understanding similar to their counterparts throughout the country. For example, if one has studied the Internet Module, expectations and outcomes will be the same nationally.