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Why the AEE curriculum?

“Almost any child can master almost any subject given enough time and a variety of instructional methods.” (Benjamin Bloom)

Unfortunately, the current model of public education in many emerging countries on the continent is designed and implemented in a way that limits time and is dependent on the teacher teaching. As a result learners “pass” an annual test/exam and move on to new, more challenging content, when in fact they have large gaps in real understanding and certainly in mastery! The learner who is not able to maintain a high standard and fast pace starts to fall behind and, sadly, real potential is not realised. The AEE system of education is a modern methodology based on years of research and is evident in countries that are leaders in education. As it deviates from the current “modus-operandi” in public education, it is often not well understood. However, the system has a proven track record world-wide and has been available in South Africa (A.C.E. curriculum) for over thirty years and globally for more than 50 years. Apart from providing quality education, the system is not reliant on expensive resources. The system of education has been implemented with great success in both well-resourced economically affluent areas, as well as in rural and under-resourced environments. Inherent to the model is an EQ component that prescribes to a set of honourable, biblical values that promote personal development and raises the youth in a positive and accountable manner.

Mastery Learning is another well researched (Bloom, 1968) and proven approach that relates to the rigorous assessment procedures that require learners to achieve and demonstrate consistently very high mastery (80%) over relatively small units of content. Individuals are allowed the time required to achieve mastery and may not progress until it is achieved. This results in motivated learners taking ownership over their own progress.

THE BENEFITS OF THE AEE PROGRAMME

• Personalised System of Instruction (PSI)
• Academic Excellence
• Individualised Instruction
• Mastery Based Learning
• Self-Paced Learning
• Biblical Values
• Character Building
• Reasoning Skills and Critical Thinking
• Computer Enhanced Learning