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Why we intervene in
STEM in schools
We want to contribute to the improvement of STEM
outcomes by enabling a critical mass of learners to
access STEM-related careers.
What we achieved
Key highlights
1
We established seven coding and robotics
laboratories in partnership with Sfiso
EdTech. This was done in an effort to further
augment the support provided to the
Department of Basic Education while piloting
the Coding and Robotics curriculum, which is
currently underway in public schools.
2
We donated three extra mobile science labs
to support under-resourced schools in rural
areas of Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and
KwaZulu-Natal. Each mobile lab will service
about 30 schools on average per year to
support STEM subjects and ensure that
learners complete their prescribed experiments.
In total, we’ve funded 17 mobile labs to further
STEM education in these rural areas.
3
In partnership with Osizweni Science
Centre and Boitjhorisong Resource
Centre (BRC), we initiated online classes in
Sasolburg and Secunda to support matric
revision programmes and provide extra
tuition to Grade 11 learners in Mathematics
and Physical Science. The infrastructure
required for these online classes included
the installation of smart boards and internet
connectivity in ten schools this year.
4
We hosted the Energy Innovation Schools
Competitions where over 4 861 learners
developed and presented 1 191 science
projects on renewable energy.
5
We hosted the first-ever virtual Sasol
TechnoX in celebration of this event’s 20th
occurrence. Sasol TechnoX is one of the
biggest science and technology career expos
in the Southern Hemisphere.
How we intervene in
STEM in schools
The STEM in Schools programme addresses systemic
challenges that relate to lack of capacity amongst
educators and lack of teaching and learning resources
in schools. We intervene through partnering with the
Department of Basic Education, other funders and
implementing partners. Together, we innovate and
develop solutions to improve learner performance
in STEM subjects. Our interventions comprise the
following key strategic initiatives:
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Mobile science laboratories
Fourth Industrial Revolution in schools
Online learning and learner support
Resource development
Career education
STEM programme elements
Teacher Development
Learner Development
Leadership Development
Career Guidance
Education Resources
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Books/text books
Robotics and Fourth Industrial
Relvolution enablement
Mobile science laboratories
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