The school subject information technology: a South African perspective

Authors:
Marietjie Havenga;Elsa Mentz
Affiliations:
North-West University, Potchefstroom;North-West University, Potchefstroom
Venue:
Proceedings of the 2009 Annual Conference of the Southern African Computer Lecturers' Association
Year:
2009

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Abstract

In this paper our presupposition is that the content knowledge of the school subject Information Technology (IT) is beyond the expected depth of Grade 12 learners. We demonstrate our presupposition by indicating different concerns from principals, teachers and learners. We show that learners have not achieved the stated outcomes as specified in the National Curriculum Statement and Learning Programme Guidelines. In addition, we compare the United Kingdom's leading award body for A-Level qualifications for Computing with the IT content framework of South Africa. We recommend a revision of the content framework to accommodate all learners and equip them with a more balanced knowledge base of the subject field.