Fezile Dabi District Teacher Development Centre (DTDC) is situated at Kroonstad (Moqhaka Municipality) in the Fezile Dabi Education District- Free State Province. The intent of the centre is to serve as a hub of local support for continuing professional development of teachers. Since 2003 until 2012 the centre has been operating as Education Resource Centre (ERC). In 2013 the centre was transforme
d into District Teacher Development Centre in response to the Integrated Strategic Planning Framework for Teacher Education and Development in South Africa: 2011-2025- together taking responsibility for teacher education and development. There is improved collaboration and cohesion with Curriculum, Government and Management, Inclusive Education, other sections in the district and broad stakeholders in a variety of activities and programmes to enhance teacher practices and professionalism. Currently the centre is servicing all 227 schools in the district depending on the identified needs; the furthest is approximately 250km. There are however 59 schools which are within reach of the centre; the radius of the furthest of these is 75 km. Of the 227 schools 74 of them are called Public Schools on Private Property (PSPP) and the two mobile libraries service all these schools. A variety of communication platforms are used to carry out the message to our clients and stakeholders; these include Advocacy sessions, activity programmes, brochures, meetings, quarterly newsletters and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Whats app, Vodacom Digital Classroom and so on.
2. Our vision
To be a centre of excellence that develops enthusiastic 21st century teachers in the Fezile Dabi Education District.
3. Our Mission
To coordinate and provide quality teacher development programmes based on the legislative mandate. To provide access to resources to support the implementation of CAPS. To motivate learning and teaching through career guidance services.
4. Values
Placing the support of teachers first, the centre will adhere to the following values;
Respect for Human Dignity: Giving respect to all service users irrespective of their race, colour or sexual orientation. Accountability: We are accountable for all our actions. We keep our promises because we only promise what we know we can deliver. Access: Provide access to information to all clients and allow stakeholders to use resources available for service delivery purposes. Openness: We believe in open, honest and frequent communication and demonstrate this through our open door policy. Innovation: We are enthusiastic about what we do, we enjoy the challenge of solving clients’ problems, the desire to continuously improve skills and knowledge and the willingness to take reasonable risks. We do it with confidence, creativity, flexibility, passion and perseverance. Excellence: Always doing what we say we will and striving for excellence and quality in every aspect we do. Professionalism: Act with integrity at all times, providing quality service, being reliable, fair, ethical, trustworthy and responsible. Personal development: We value learning, feedback, coaching and mentoring.
