HODs PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
INTRODUCTION
The South African Council for Educators (SACE), as statutory body for professional educators, has the overall
responsibility for the implementation, management and quality assurance of the CPTD Management System. In
light of this, SACE started rolling out the CPTD Management System to the Principals and Deputy Principals as
the 1st Cohort from the beginning of 2014. In addition, during 2014 all School Heads of Departments (HODs) –
who also constitute the 2nd Cohort – will go through the CPTD orientation and sign-up process and start earning
professional development points from self-initiated, school-initiated and externally initiated professional
development programmes / activities from January 2015.
SACE believes that the Heads of Departments’ professional development activities should be informed by their
needs. In order to inform the process of developing relevant Professional Development activities/programmes, by
the provider community, it is important that data be collected on the developmental needs of HODs. To assist
SACE with the collection of relevant developmental needs data you, as a School Head of Department, are kindly
requested to complete this short questionnaire and submit it to:
Ms Carin van Zyl
Assistant Manager: Policy and Research
South African Council for Educators (SACE)
Private Bag x127
CENTURION
0046
012 679 9736 (Tel)
086 571 5260 (Fax to E-mail)
carin@sace.org.za
Please note that your privacy and confidentiality will be respected at all times.
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School Demographics:
1. Province: (Indicate with an “X”)
Eastern Cape
Free State
Gauteng
KwaZulu-Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
North West
Northern Cape
Western Cape
2. District Code (See Last Page):
3. Quintile: (Indicate with an “X”)
1
2
3
4
5
4. Type of School: (Indicate with an “X”)
Primary/Secondary/Other (Indicate with an “X”)
Primary School
Secondary School
Other (Please Specify)
Public/Private (Indicate with an “X”)
Public School
Private School
No-fee Paying School/School-fee Paying School
No-fee Paying School
School-fee Paying School
Mainstream/Special School
Mainstream
Special School
5. Number of educators in school (Indicate with an “X”)
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
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More than 20
6. Location (Indicate with an “X”)
Urban
Rural
Township
Head of Department
1. Position: (Indicate with an “X”)
Head of Department
Acting Head of Department
2. Number of years in your position as an HOD (Indicate with an “X”)
0-11 months
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
More than 16 years
3. Qualification(s) (Indicate all qualifications applicable to you with an “X”)
Matric + 2
Bachelor of Education
NPDE
Further Diploma in ED
3 Year Diploma
ACE
4 Year Diploma
Honours in other
PGCE
Masters in Education
BED Honours
Masters in other
ECD Qualification
PHD
Post-Grad Diploma in Ed
Advanced Diploma in
Teaching
Bachelor of Technology
B Prim Ed
ND (Technical)
Advanced Diploma in
Ed
PHD
Other (Please specify)
4. Have you engaged in any Professional Development Activities (i.e. activities that
contributed to your own professional development) in the last 12 months? (Indicate with
an “X”)
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Yes (Please specify below)
No
Not sure (Please elaborate below)
5. If you have answered Yes to Question Number 4, please rate your experience: (Indicate
with an “X”)
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Very Unsatisfied
Not Sure
6. If you have answered Yes to Question Number 4, have you received any support from
your immediate supervisor in your school? (Indicate with an “X”)
Yes
No
7. When last did you receive support from your subject advisor in your specific subjects,
or phase?
8. If you have answered Yes to Question Number 6, please rate your experience: (Indicate
with an “X”)
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Very Unsatisfied
Not Sure
9. Which grade and subject(s) are you currently teaching? (Please Indicate Below)
Grade
Subject
10. Are you currently teaching grades and subjects that you specialise in according to your
qualifications? (Mark with “X”)
Yes
No
11. If you answered “No” to Question 10 above, please indicate reasons below:
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12. Which phase or subjects are you currently heading? (Please Indicate Below)
13. Are you currently heading phases or subjects that you are specialising in? (Mark with
“X”)
Yes
No
14. If you answered “No” to Question 13 above, please indicate reasons below:
15. How many educators are you supporting?
Number of educators supported:
16. Indicate the manner in which you support these educators:
Professional Development Needs
Please indicate your 10 most significant Professional Development Needs by rating them with 1 being most
significant, followed by 2 as second most significant, followed by 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
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Policy Development
Curriculum Management as a Concept
Coaching
Assessment for Learning
Managing subjects or phases
Using action research to inform teaching and learning
Supporting PLCs to inform improved teaching and learning
Instructional Leadership
Curriculum Differentiation
Self-Management
Conveying latest ideas and approaches to subjects, methods, techniques etc. to teachers
Guiding inexperienced staff members
Giving guidance on educational welfare of learners in the department
Controlling work of educators and learners in department
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Controlling reports to be submitted to the principal
Controlling mark sheets
Controlling tests, exam papers and memoranda
Controlling administrative duties of staff members
Advising the principal on division of work amongst staff in the department
Planning and managing school stock, text books and equipment for the department
Planning and management of departmental budget
Planning and managing the subject work schemes
Fire drills and First Aid
Timetabling
Tending to staff welfare
Communicating and cooperating with colleagues to ensure good standards and progress
Collaborating with educators of other schools
Participating in relevant committees, seminars and courses in order to keep updated
Cooperate with Further and Higher Education institutions on career opportunities for
learners
Maintaining contact with sporting, social, cultural and community organisations
Liaising with the community
Learning and Teaching Environment
Classroom Management
Knowledge of Specific Subjects taught by you
Lesson Planning, Preparation and Presentation
Management of Work Schedule
Managing Information and Record Keeping
Learner Assessment and Achievement
Knowledge and Application of Forms of Assessment
Giving Feedback to Learners Pertaining to Progress and Achievement
Professional Conduct
Participation in Extra Mural and Co-curricula Activities
Providing Leadership, Mentoring, Support and Development to Staff
Administration of Resources and Records
Decision-making and Accountability
Policy Development and Implementation
Managing Staff Appraisal and Development
Managing Quality of Teaching and Learning (Curriculum)
Financial Management
General Institutional Management and Administration
Management of Infrastructure and Resources
Participation in Various Professional Associations/Committees/Seminars etc.
Staff Development
Building commitment and confidence
Stakeholder Involvement
Financial Planning
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Leadership
Communication
Initiative and Creativity
Professional development in field of work/career and participation in professional bodies
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Creation of positive learning environment
Human relations and contribution to school development
Analysis of Data and Information
Computer Literacy
Conflict Resolution
General Presentation and Facilitation Skills
Fund Raising
The Overall Functioning of SACE and What Teachers Should Know About SACE
Interacting with and Participating in School Community and Stakeholders Activities
Leadership through Effective Delegation and Directing Others
Liaising with Relevant Units within the Provincial Departments/Districts/Circuits
Parental Involvement
Partnership and Networking (including abroad)
Report Writing
Research Skills
School Discipline
Teambuilding
Time Management
Training on Changes in Legislation/Policies
Staff Motivation
Working with Children with Special Needs
Any other Specific Need (Please specify):
_______________________________________________________________
From the provided list above, is there any area in which you would regard yourself suitable to provide training? If
so, please specify:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Thank You
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PROVINCE
DISTRICT
Eastern Cape
Butterworth
Cofimvaba
Cradock
Dutywa
East London
Fort Beaufort
Graaff-Reinet
Grahamstown
King William’s
Town
Lady Frere
Libode
Lusikisiki
Maluti
Mbizana
Mount Fletcher
Mount Frere
Mthatha
Ngcobo
Port Elizabeth
Queenstown
Qumbu
Sterkspruit
Uitenhage
Free State
Gauteng
District Codes
DISTRICT
PROVINCE
CODE
EC01
KwaZuluNatal
EC02
EC03
EC04
EC05
EC06
EC07
EC08
EC09
EC10
EC11
EC12
EC13
EC14
EC15
EC16
EC17
EC18
EC19
EC20
EC21
EC22
EC23
Fezile Dabi
Motheo
Lejweleputswa
Thabo
Mofutsanyana
Xhariep
FS01
FS02
FS03
FS04
Ekurhuleni North
Ekurhuleni South
Gauteng East
Gauteng North
Gauteng West
Johannesburg
East
Johannesburg
North
Johannesburg
Central
Johannesburg
South
Johannesburg
West
Sedibeng East
Sedibeng West
Tshwane North
Tshwane South
Tshwane West
GP05
GP06
GP16
GP01
GP02
GP09
Amajuba
Uthungulu
Ilembe
Umkhanyakude
Uthukela
Pinetown
Sisonke
Ugu
Umlazi
Umgungundlovu
Umzinyathi
Zululand
DISTRICT
CODE
KZN01
KZN02
KZN03
KZN04
KZN05
KZN06
KZN07
KZN08
KZN09
KZN10
KZN11
KZN12
Limpopo
Capricorn
Sekhukhune
Mopani
Vhembe
Waterberg
LP01
LP02
LP03
LP04
LP05
Mpumalanga
Bohlebela
Ehlanzeni
Gert Sibande
Nkalanga
MP01
MP02
MP03
MP04
Northern
Cape
De Aar: PixleyKa-Seme
Frances Baard
John Taolo
Gaetsewe
Siyanda
Springbok:
Namaqua
NC01
Bojanala
Dr Kenneth
Kaunda
Dr Ruth
Segomotsi
Mompati
Ngaka Modiri
Molema
NW01
NW02
Cape Winelands
Eden Karoo
Metro-Central
Metro-East
Metro-North
Metro-South
Overberg
West-Coast
WC01
WC02
WC03
WC04
WC05
WC06
WC07
WC08
FS05
North West
GP10
GP14
GP11
GP12
GP07
GP08
GP03
GP04
GP15
Western
Cape
DISTRICT
NC02
NC03
NC04
NC05
NW03
NW04
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