MAKING THE MOST OF ACADEMIC CLUBS Inkanyezi Project Learners in Public Schools Programme KwaZulu Natal In partnership with Zenex Foundation , Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and BankSETA MAKING THE MOST OF ACADEMIC CLUBS Presentation by Mrs ZZ Moodley New Forest High School
NEW FOREST VARIOUS CLUB ACTIVITIES Mathematics Amesa Maths Quiz Mathematics Olympiads Amesa Maths Talk and poster competition. Bridge Building SAASTE Olympiads HIP 2B square competition Mintek Science quiz Eskom Science Expo Time of the Writer Animal Farm Othello Production Model UN Debate Public Speaking Toastmasters Reading Buddies Remedial English lessons for Juniors.
A DIFFERENT APPROACH Principal’s Idea Something different Incorporate all subjects. Theme provided by Inkanyezi – planned a full Academic Conference. Process across 2 terms.
ACADEMIC CONFERENCE 2015
Process Relevance to Topic Originality and Creativity Market it with teachers. Action Plan Flexibility Type of items No. of learners Time limit 5-8min Monitoring and Follow-up Organisation of the Actual programme of the Day. Managing the Function. CRITERIA FOR SCORING Relevance to Topic Originality and Creativity Research and Content Presentation
Teething Problems on 2015 Powerpoint presentation done on different versions. Sound cord problems. Scoring rubric discrepancy Need for a break. Mentor Supervisor view their item.
ACADEMIC CONFERENCE 2016
Benefits to learners Opportunity to research. Opportunity to work as a team. Healthy work ethic skills (working late hours) Close bonds with educators Extend beyond the scope of their subjects Brainstorm creative thinking Healthy competition Developed friendships -work towards a common goal Adhere to deadlines Exposed to other disciplines Peer motivation
Benefits to Teachers Extend learners. Work with learners and motivate them. Helps to organise themselves. Adhere to deadlines. Nurture and coach learners. Keep up to date with current trends in their subjects. Benefit from healthy competition. Respect and appreciate other disciplines.