CAPS for New Teachers

Teaching is a rewarding profession that requires dedication, hard work, and a passion for positively impacting young minds. For new teachers, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of the curriculum and ensure that all learners are engaged and motivated. In this blog post, we will discuss the South African National Curriculum and Assessment … Read more

How to Teach Pattern-recognition and Problem-solving

Design and Computational Thinking is a crucial aspect of modern education, as it helps learners develop critical thinking skills that they can apply in solving problems. It is a core component of the CAPS Coding & Robotics curriculum. One of the key strands of this process is Pattern Recognition and Problem-Solving.This strand teaches learners to … Read more

An overview of the Robotics Knowledge Strand

Robotics is an exciting and rapidly growing field that combines engineering and computer science. As part of the CAPS Coding & Robotics curriculum, learners are taught the fundamentals of robotics, including how to design, construct, and operate robots using mechanical and electrical engineering systems, circuits, and microcontrollers. They learn to use computational thinking to create … Read more

An overview of the Coding & Robotics CAPS curriculum

The South African education system has taken a step forward in equipping its learners with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in the modern workplace that is constantly evolving due to the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). The new curriculum for Coding and Robotics has been developed to provide learners with the necessary … Read more