Motshekga: We’re using different measures to address capacity issues at schools
Some schools have not been able to resume with full time learning due to physical distance requirements.
JOHANNESBURG - With day two of the full return of primary school classes, teachers are raising classroom capacity concerns.
Some schools have not been able to resume with full time learning due to physical distance requirements.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said her department was working to address the issue.
Motshekga has been monitoring the return of primary school pupils in Ekhuruleni on Tuesday.
One of the main issues raised by teachers is that they are struggling to accommodate the 100% attendance of pupils everyday due to space.
With the country still under lockdown restrictions, schools are required to implement physical distancing measures of one meter in the classroom.
Motshekga said they were working on a number of interventions: “We are using different measures and we will even use open spaces to crack more space. We are hoping to get teaching assistants to get more capacity.”
Minister Angie Motshekga visited Monde Primary School as learners were expected back on a full time basis. She addressed learners and teachers. @ElijahMhlanga @ReginahMhaule @HubertMweli @dbetvnews pic.twitter.com/Gqc91IzDkg
Dep. Basic Education (@DBE_SA) August 3, 2021
Earlier this morning learners arrived at Monde Primary School for their second day of attending school fulltime. How was day one for your children? @ElijahMhlanga @ReginahMhaule @HubertMweli pic.twitter.com/2Sfp1MtWaC
Dep. Basic Education (@DBE_SA) August 3, 2021
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