Key differences between the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) and the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) in the Senior Phase
National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Critical and Developmental Outcomes
National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)
Critical Outcomes with Developmental Outcomes infused in the content
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards Content areas with general and specific aims (referring to content knowledge and assessment tools)
Learning Areas: Home Language (Language 1) First Additional Language (Language 2) Language 3 (optional) Mathematics Natural Science Economic and Management Studies Technology Arts and Culture Social Sciences Life Orientation
Focus: Knowledge and skills
Subjects: Home Language First Additional Language Mathematics Natural Science and Technology Social Sciences Life Orientation (Physical Education and Personal and Social Well-being)
Focus: Content knowledge Skills Attitudes and values Improved transition between grades
Principles of the CAPS
This course embodies the principles of the CAPS. These principles include: •
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social justice, and to promote an understanding of human dignity, equality and freedom.
access to education that is equal and promotes the rectifying of past disparities in education
promotion of teaching methodology that is active and effective, to replace outdated styles of rote teaching
a high standard of academic attainment, that progresses in complexity in each grade
education provided to learners that is internationally competitive in terms of its content and quality
education that embraces diversity and caters effectively for a range of learners
education that is characterised by value of South Africa’s unique history and respect for its constitutional values.
Constitutional values
The values espoused in the South African constitution underpin the country’s educational policy and its CAPS. As such, this course has been developed to support the core constitutional values of human rights, inclusivity, and environmental and
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The CAPS and this English Home Language series
This series fully supports the aims and principles of the CAPS in the following ways: • by providing a series that will ensure all
learners’ progress through the content as required by the CAPS
• by providing a series written in accessible language and in this way addressing the needs of learners who study English as a Home Language, but do not necessarily speak English as their mother tongue
• by helping learners to meet and exceed the required standards
• by providing structured lesson plans that ensure teachers are organised and use teaching time optimally
• by building in opportunities, at the right time, for learners to work at a more challenging pace
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