Empowering Educators Conference

Date: 2-3 December 2024, 9am-4:30pm

Venue: Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal

The educational landscape in South Africa is ever evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for educators. This conference is designed to address the most pressing issues faced by school educators today, providing a collaborative space for discussion, learning and growth.

Key Issues To Be Addressed:

Teacher Resourcing: Tackle challenges related to teacher/student ratios, overcrowding, government led layoff s and the eff ects on both educators and learners.
Educator Safety: Discuss the multi-faceted problem of school safety including violence, harassment, substance abuse, a lack of security, policy and support gaps and gender based violence.
Resource Shortages: Explore strategies to overcome the lack of teaching materials and the growing technology divide between public and private sector institutions.
Curriculum Implementation: Tackle challenges related to curriculum changes and delivery.
Attendance: How to tackle the endemic issue of falling attendance rates.
Learner Support: Discuss approaches to support students facing socio-economic difficulties.
Professional Development:
Identify opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is designed for teachers, school leaders, educational policymakers, and anyone involved in or with a specifi c interest in the South African education sector.

Why Attend?

By participating in this seminar, you will gain valuable insights, share experiences, and collaborate with peers to create actionable plans that enhance your teaching practices and improve student outcomes.