THERE is a big debate going on about whether or not lowering the maths pass rate to 30% is a good or bad idea.
While it allows children to pass in numbers, what effect will it have on their ability to solve real life problems?
SunEducation spoke to Winnie Moses, a lecturer at the College for Business and Maritime Studies.
“By agreeing to lowering pass rates again, we cut growth and promote laziness and the ‘just getting by’ attitude.
“We need to look at what America is doing for their underperforming school system.
“It’s called disruptive learning and it is taking their education system by storm. It is producing results that haven’t been seen before.”
According to Moses, disruptive learning is not as simple as chalk boards and a one-size-fits-all approach to lessons.
This education method uses innovation and technology.
“It makes learning fun and immerses children in a world of devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.
“The need for printed text books is fast being reduced as all digital formats of text books can be stored and accessed from a tablet.”
The internet also provides free, quality education with the click of a mouse.
“From a tertiary education perspective, the college has been involved with disruptive learning since last year.
“In fact, last year more than 70% of our graduates were placed in jobs.
“It seems disruptive learning creates opportunities and can help improve your learning.”
For more information about disruptive learning, contact the college on 011 339 1301 or email [email protected]
