The African language of the Swahili people was developed in the African Great Lakes region and is the official language of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the DRC. The introduction of Kiswahili into the school curriculum has been prioritised by Motshekga and the CEM. “A very exciting development we are working on is the introduction of coding as a subject in our schools.Ĭoding is unique in the way it brings all diverse skills together and this is one of the big advantages of teaching learners to code, as learning to program requires computational thinking skills.” Kiswahili Motshekga added that this task driven programme is intrinsically linked to computer skills development, saying: The course, which has not been finalised, is aimed at readying learners for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which has a strong focus on the digital age of automation. While Motshekga was mum on the exact details relating to the implementation of a coding course, she confirmed that learners would have the option to design code, through written instructions, which would lead to a greater understanding of robotics and automation. The Two Oceans Aquarium has developed a number of maritime-related programmes.” Computer coding This draft curriculum was submitted to Umalusi for evaluation in March 2018. The intention of this curriculum is to expand the offering of maritime studies subjects. “The department has been working with the Two Oceans Aquarium to develop a maritime sciences curriculum from 2017. Motshekga confirmed that this specific subject will expand on courses already involving maritime issues, saying: According to Motshekga, the course, which has already been approved by the government, will correlate with coastal schools already offering maritime programmes. The subject will include studies in marine biology, oceanography, environmental sustainability and human interactions with the ocean.
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