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We appeal to interested members of the public and funders to support the work of improving primary science education in SA. As a Non-Government Organisation (NGO), the PSP is a non-profit organisation, which depends entirely on private funding to do this important work. Read more and make a donation...

 

What Teachers Say

“The practical activities suggested will breathe life into our lessons. Thank you very much!” -- Teacher from Manenberg Primary on the Whole Language course
Mission Statement

The PSP has a vision of an excellent primary schooling for all South Africa’s children, where all educators are highly skilled, committed and confident; and are well prepared and resourced to teach.

Our mission is to improve the quality of teaching and learning of the sciences, the environment and related learning areas by developing a community of shared professional experience.

Core competencies:

  • The Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP)
  • Is responsive to the needs of the curriculum, teachers and the Education Department
  • Is working towards connecting school science and technology to teachers’ and learners’ life experiences
  • Provides science enrichment to teachers beyond the curriculum
  • Assists teachers to interpret educational policy and how to implement it practically in the classroom
  • Develops primary school teachers’ science knowledge and understanding
  • Addresses the demands of teaching and learning science through an additional language (2nd or 3rd language)
  • Assists teachers to develop learners’ reading, writing and other communication skills
  • Assists schools to manage the curriculum effectively
  • Assists teachers to be environmentally responsive
 

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