Anglo American has started distributing tablets to teachers of Gr. 1 to Gr. 3 learners across the province to help improve teacher skills and to drive better literacy and numeracy outcomes for learners.
The tablet distribution is part of Anglo American’s broader education programme, which was launched in 2018 by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and former Anglo American Deputy Chairman Norman Mbazima.
The programme aims to improve learning outcomes by improving reading, writing, and numeracy levels, and addressing some of the systemic causes of poor education outcomes.
The tablets will give the teachers access to structured lesson plans as well as video material, through a specially developed app.
Programme representatives are delivering the tablets to the schools under strict Covid-19 protocols.
The teachers are receiving training on how to use the tablets and content, and receive a data allowance to allow them to access remote support and updates as required.
