1. IMPLEMENTATION OF SASL
SOUTH AFRICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
PROGRESS REPORT ON
IMPLEMENTATION OF SASL
in KZNDoE
12 September 2018
EPC

2. 2015 - SECONDMENT OF SASL COORDINATOR
In 2015, Inclusive Education Directorate seconded an official to manage the implementation of SASL in KZN.
credentials
34 years experience working in Schools for Deaf.
Appointed at SASL curriculum writer (DBE).
Involved with development of Training manual (DBE).
Appointed on SASL National Training Team (DBE).
Appointed Internal Moderator (DBE).
Works with Deaf communities and NGOs in KZN

3. STATISTICS KZN vs OTHER PROVINCES
number of Schools offering educational programmes to Deaf learners - 9
number of Schools offering educational programmes to Deaf learners – 13
number of Schools for 2018 NSC – 3
number of Learners for NSC – 18

4. 08 SCHOOLS FOR DEAF LEARNERS
DISTRICT
SCHOOL
PHASE
PINETOWN
Fulton
FET
Kwathintwa
VN Naik
UGU
St Martin’s
KING CETSHWAYO
Vuleka
UMGUNGUNDLOVU
Indaleni
Senior
UMLAZI
Durban
Kwavulindlebe
Intermediate and Grade 7

5. 5 SPECIAL SCHOOLS WITH DEAF UNITS
DISTRICT
SCHOOL
PHASE
AMAJUBA
Bumbisizwe
Intermediate and Grade 7
UTHUKELA
Inkanyezi
Foundation and Grade 4
ZULULAND
Inkanyiso
UMKHANYAKUDE
Khulani
Foundation
UGU
Scholar Amoris

6. FUNDING TO SCHOOLS
Since 2015 all schools supported with funding via Norms and Standards subsidy.
Annual allocation of R – R per school based on phases offered and number of learners per phase
The SASL allocation is used for:
establishment of a resource room
viewing and recording equipment
signed texts / LTSM
contractual employment of Deaf Teaching Assistants and Technicians.
Training of Teachers / DTAs and Technicians

7. LEARNER’S RESOURCES

8. TEACHER’S RESOURCES

9. CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT

10. TYPICAL SASL RESOURCE ROOM

11. NSC – 2018 / 2019 Gr 12 YEAR SCHOOL 2018 Kwathintwa Fulton St Martin’s
VN Naik
Vuleka

12. SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS
All schools have Deaf Teaching Assistants (DTAs) and Technicians contractually appointed, to support Deaf and hearing teachers.
FET teachers and Deaf Teaching assistants - workshopped on assessments and given Exemplars for Papers 1, 2 and 3.
All schools supported with recording, assessing signed texts, ensuring that equipment and resources are available and functional.

13. SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS – contd.
Inclusive education & LTSM service provider trained teachers and DTAs on the use of resources and curriculum delivery.
IE gives support to the 3 schools taking the first Grade 12 NSC exams.
IE Ensure that resources and equipment are sufficient and functional.
IE Conduct refresher training where required
IE in collaboration with Exams and Assessment Monitor School Based Assessments and preparation for Paper 4 (Live signing assessment).

14. SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS - contd.
The Department has established inter-school Teacher Support Teams to:
Develop signed texts
Share resources
Set and moderate common assessments
Orientate newly appointed teachers, Deaf teaching assistants DTAs and technicians
Collaboration with Curriculum Directorate in supporting curriculum delivery / assessment in all phases.

15. STRENGTHS There is Funding allocated in Programme 4 for: Resources
Equipment
LTSM HR
Integrated support offered at Provincial and District Level:
Inclusive Education
Curriculum - FET / GET / ECD
Examinations and Assessment
Quality Assurance

16. AUGUST PREPARATORY EXAMS
Briefing and de-briefing meetings conducted by Provincial Exams.
All schools were compliant with equipment and software regulations.
All schools recorded and saved responses in correct format.
Chief Invigilators (Principals) – followed Exam protocols in Guideline Document diligently.
Positive feedback from DBE / Umalusi monitors.
No technical challenges were observed during the marking process.
Complete integrity was maintained at all schools.

17. “SPRING” SCHOOL Funded by 2nd Chance Programme.
3-day programme during Term 3 vacation.
Funded by 2nd Chance Programme.
Will take place at each of the 3 schools (1st week of October)
Teaching & revision on SASL, FAL, Mathematics / Maths Literacy.
Time-table has been prescribed by DBE.
Programme will be monitored by DBE officials.

18. CHALLENGES
Need for the employment of dedicated SASL Subject Advisors to support teachers with implementation.
Need for DBE in collaboration with PED sintensive training of SMT / HOD to manage SASL at school level.
Limited number of teachers with expertise to teach SASL – as learners progress to higher grades.
Higher Education to develop a teacher training curriculum for teacher to teach SASL
Need for DBE in collaboration with PED training of new teachers in Foundation and Intermediate phases who have replaced teachers that progressed to higher grades.

19. MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
KZN DoE caters to the educational needs of approximately 4000 deaf learners.
Planning of Radio and Print awareness campaigns on deafness is in progress, to:
Give knowledge on deafness.
Highlight early intervention services and therapeutic programmes available to support Deaf children.
Inform parents of the location of schools for Deaf learners.
Inform parents of other facilities offered by NGO’s.

20. COLLABORATION – GOs and NGOs
Inclusive Education Directorate networks with various Governmental and Non-governmental organizations that serve the educational, social and psychological needs of Deaf children and learners. These include:
Department of Social Development
Department of Health
KZN Blind and Deaf Society and all satellites
KZN Deaf Association.

21. Thank you!