1. THE SECONDARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT Prof Raj Mestry

2. Plan for improved curriculum delivery ▼ Implement the Curriculum Plans ▼ Monitor the effectiveness of the implemented actions ▼ Evaluate the effectiveness of the actions and decide on the next priority to improve curriculum delivery

3.  RSA Constitution No. 108 of 1996  National Education Policy Act 27 of 1996  Gauteng Schools Act 84 of 1996  District and Head Office Directives  School Policies  Subject, learning area or phase policy

4.  Curriculum management and support can be described as all the activities that together involve the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of curriculum delivery. Who?  Teachers, HoDs, SMTs and Principals,  District Curriculum Specialists (Subject Advisors)

5. What?  Guiding Documents, Pace setters, Predictability Framework, School Improvement Plans  Planning: Work schedules, Lesson Plans, Assessment Plans  Evidence: Learner workbooks – Assessment records When?  Planning  Implementation  Monitoring  Evaluation

6. ACTIVITY: MANAGING THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMME  Please study the hand-out on instructional leadership in groups.  Using this as a framework discuss in your groups how you as SMT member manage the instructional programme at your school.