Welcome to the Centre for the Advancement of Science
and Mathematics Education (CASME)
CASME is a non-profit education development agency that was established
in 1985 by Shell. Shell remains one of CASME's key supporters
today.
CASME possesses a wealth of experience and expertise in teacher
professional development and implements a range of interventions
in partnership with the Department of Education, parastatals,
government agencies, Corporate Social Investment programmes, universities
and national development initiatives amongst others.
CASME's key focus is on the advancement of mathematics and science
teachers' subject competence and teaching skills in South African
schools.
OUR
VISION: To be a leading agent for helping learners excel
through the professional development of mathematics and science
teachers.
OUR MISSION: Advancement
of mathematics and science education through the development of
sustainable models for the professional development of teachers.
CASME has adopted three key implementation models:
The Vacation School Model
Large groups of teacher are brought to a central venue during
vacation time where topics are dealt with in great detail to ensure
a better understanding of the content and new approaches to teaching
and diagnosing learner problems.
Learner Schools
Learners are brought together on weekends or school holidays where
problematic topics are addressed in collaboration with their teachers.
Resource Centres
CASME operates six Resource Centres which
provide videos, charts, experiment kits and other educational
resources to teachers on a two-week loan basis. Resource Centres
are usually coupled with a professional development programme
that addresses content knowledge and the effective use of equipment
through workshops and classroom support.
In addition to these models, CASME provides a range of individual
education development services:
- Workshops on Specific Topics
- School based support
- Resource Provision
- Materials Development
- Evaluations of Projects
- Educational Research
Should you require further information please contact
us or browse this site for information on specific activities.
Founding Partners - Established 1985
 
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