Exchange programme: SA delegates bound for Sweden
The impact of this programme is that it enables schools that are diverse and so far apart to form collaborative relationships.
Four delegates, including two teachers and two learners from Ingwemabala Technical High in South Africa, are preparing for an educational exchange programme in Sweden, departing May 9.
Gulshera Khan, chairperson of the Port Shepstone Twinning Association, said this collaborative relationship started in 2018 but was put on hold due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Collaboration was kept alive by continued Zoom meetings and discussions until September and October 2022, when the two schools had return collaborative trips.
She explained that for Ingwemabala, this Slottskolan collaboration is vital as the school’s origin is traced back to Swedish missionaries who came to Betania Mission around 1912 and set up a church, a telephone line and a mission school.
“The impact of this programme is that it enables schools that are diverse and so far apart to form collaborative relationships. It helps participants to learn and appreciate one another’s cultural backgrounds,” she said.
The impact is so huge that the visits extend to the community at large. Community visits and dining together enhance this collaboration.
This delegation aims to enhance global educational partnerships.
They will observe diverse teaching methods in mathematics, science, life orientation, biology and languages and adapt these innovative practices to South African classrooms.
Additionally, they will engage in discussions on management skills, education for sustainable development, music, dance, culture and heritage.
Networking with Swedish schools aims to strengthen educational ties between the two countries, fostering mutual learning and cooperation.
One of the highlights of the programme is their participation in Time Travels, an educational method that enables participants to delve into historical, geographical, scientific and other events and explore their significance in contemporary contexts.
This international collaboration is made possible by the Atlas programme and the Port Shepstone Twinning Association.
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