Namibia
Namibian National Curriculum
for Basic Education
(Ref: Namibian MoE 2008)
4.3 Framework of Phase ICT Competencies
4.3.1 |
PRE-PRIMARY PHASE: On completion of the Pre-Primary |
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Learners participate freely in ICT- related activities and use educational games, software and multimedia appropriate to their purpose. |
4.3.3 |
UPPER PRIMARY PHASE: On completion of the Upper Primary |
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Learners demonstrate understanding and correct use of software applications such as Microsoft Office and/or Open Office. They conduct basic navigation through the Windows environment or other operating systems. |
4.3.4 |
JUNIOR SECONDARY PHASE: On completion of the Junior Secondary |
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Learners proficiently and legally use a computer and the most usual application packages, do basic programming, ensure computer hygiene, and explain the components and processes involved in computer information technology. |
4.3.5 |
SENIOR SECONDARY PHASE: On completion of the Senior Secondary |
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Learners make appropriate selections from a range of hardware and software to solve information problems and systematically try out and evaluate ICT solutions. They communicate effectively through and about ICTs, and explain the practical and social effects of ICTs |
Teachers should be able to explain the principles of using ICT in education, describe how these principles can be put into practice, analyse the issues that arise in implementing these principles and how the issues can be addressed (KD.1.a).