Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Session 5D: Innovations for Equitable Access Non-formal education and training opportunities for youth living in the rural areas of South Africa Presenter: WATTERS KATHY ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa

Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Problem statement  Issues and context of the research project  Objective of the research project ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa

Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education South African Education System Band School Grade or Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) level Compul sory (Yes /No) NQF level Early Childhood Development 0 years – 5 yrs Reception year (grade R) No No* ____ General Education and Training Grades 1 – 8 Grade 9 or ABET level 4 Yes _ Level 1 Further Education and Training Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 or ABET level 5 No Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Higher Education and Training Certificate, Diploma, degree, honours, masters, PhD No Levels 5 – 8

Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Research methodology  Context  Youth  Rural  Non-formal  Approach used ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa

Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Main results  Level of participation in state and civil society programmes  Areas of competence and employability ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa

Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Areas of competence compared in HSRC employability case study Components of employability Category 1. Able to speak the following languages: Foundational competence 1.1 English 1.2 Afrikaans 1.3 African language of the region 2. Ability to work with written text in English (reading and writing) 3. Ability to work with numbers and figures 4. Computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, , internet) Technological competence 5. Ability to use basic technology in the workplace (e.g. phone, fax, photo-copier, work tools) 6. Ability to get on with others and work in a team Social competence 7. Ability to help clients in a knowledgeable and courteous manner 8. Ability to think independently and use own initiative to solve problems Technical and problem solving competence 9. An understanding of a technical area and the ability to talk about the way things work (e.g. in engineering, business studies, hospitality, early childhood development) 10. Practical expertise in a technical area (e.g. in engineering, business studies, hospitality, early childhood development)

Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Main lessons learned  Relationship between policy and delivery  Barriers to participation  Working in silos  Access to information  Attitude  Enabling factors  Local brokers  Partnerships ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa

Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Conclusions: Main messages  Aim for holistic development of individual  Importance of local delivery within national policy framework ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa