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Introduction to CAPS
Introduction to CAPS
What is CAPS?
The Curriculum and Assessment policy statement (CAPS) is the curriculum document approved by the department of basic education (DBE) in south Africa. It is implemented in South African schools for each approved school subject from Grades R – 12 .
Similarly, DBE (2021), defines CAPS as is a single, comprehensive and concise policy document that has replaced the former documents such as the Subject and Learning Area Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines, and Subject Assessment Guidelines for all the subjects listed in the National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12.
CAPS serves as a revision of the previous National Curriculum Statement , and with the introduction of CAPS, every subject in each grade has a single, comprehensive and concise policy document that provides details on what teachers need to teach and assess on a grade by grade and subject by subject basis (Mopeli, (2017).The policy statement provides a set of key aspects of classroom planning—such as objectives, content, teaching methods, and assessments—empowering educators to implement activities effectively and systematically.
The evolution of the CAPS in South African Schools.
The evolution of the CAPS in South African Schools.
Check out Educational policies preceding CAPS, such as Curriculum 2005 and the Revised National Curriculum Statement (RNCS)... see more...
Launched in 2012, CAPS—redefined South African education with a view to setting a clearly defined policy for all subjects and grades. It aims to create consistency in educational delivery by addressing gaps from previous educational frameworks... See more
Some challenge that have been identified include; insufficient training for teachers and the provision of the issues around resources . These challenges affect the delivery of curriculum mainly in under resourced school ...See more...
The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) has undergone targeted reviews and amendments to improve clarity, assessment practices, and inclusivity within South Africa’s education system. Have a look at some of the reviews and amendment made on CAPS.. see more
Looking forward, the CAPS curriculum can further evolve to keep pace with the rapid technology advancement, global skills demands, and local economic needs. by integrating 21st-century skills, such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving, into all subjects to better equip learners for the 4IR., see more
Let’s Wrap It Up!
see the summary document and the sources used for this interactive timeline.. .See more
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