By Nikki Matthew | Chief Operating Officer
Thank you so much for your support this year.
This unique project was something incredibly new and it was with great excitement that we launched it a
the beginning of 2022. This mobile classroom, fitted with solar panels, 37 laptops and two teaching stations, was donated to VUSA by the Atlas Foundation.
The morning programmes, funded by Coronation Fund Managers, address the transition from mother-tongue learning to English for Grade 4 learners at the five schools in Langa. The afternoon programme uses the Matific programme to support learners with Maths using this engaging platform.
The project has been challenging, but the programme has had some pleasing results despite this. Each of the 14 class averages has improved by a minimum of 20% since the start of the year. The baseline tests covered content taught in the English and Maths CAPS Fine motor skills proved to be a challenge for children using computers (some for the first time). Scrolling on the mouse and clicking on individual keys was difficult for some learners. Teaching basic computer skills also hindered the development of teaching language and mathematical concepts.
In 2023, the programme will extend to include a coding programme for Grade 5 learners.
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Thank you again for your support. Wishing you and your families and safe and happy festive period and everything of the best for 2023.
Kind regards
Nikki and the VUSA Team
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