Professional Development (PD)
This unit focuses on enhancing teacher qualifications to ensure that all teachers within the Western Cape Education Department are well-suited to teach within specific phases, grades, or subjects.
It also provides teachers with valuable information about the South African Council for Educators (SACE) Continuing Professional Teacher Development Management System (CPTD MS), including:
- CPTD MS information
- A practical guide to uploading Professional Development Points on the system
- Seminars on Ethics for Teachers
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National Teaching Awards
The National Teaching Awards (NTAs) celebrate exceptional teaching and high levels of professionalism, providing an opportunity for the education community to recognise and honour the outstanding contributions of teachers. As part of this recognition, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) proudly hosts the annual provincial awards ceremony, which serves as a precursor to the national NTA event.
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In-service Bursaries
This unit manages the applications for bursaries for the AdvDip SLM, which replaces the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) School Management and Leadership.
The following universities collaborate with the WCED to offer this programme:- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- University of Stellenbosch (SUNCEP)
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SACE CPTD MS
Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) MS; Professional Development Point Uploading Session will provide you with information and a practical guide to uploading Professional Development Points on the system.
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Teacher Mentor Course
Developed by the Provincial Teacher Education and Development Committee (PTEDC), the Mentor Teacher course has been designed to capacitate classroom teachers as expert mentor teachers during student Teaching Practice in schools.
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Unit Team
Gavin De Bruyn
Tamaryn Petersen
Margo Haupt
Cleopatra Pienaar