Sectors

SAIDE works across all educational sectors from early childhood development through to higher education. Our education staff are each tasked with focussing on a specific sector to ensure that we keep abreast of policy developments and other educational initiatives in each sector. We closely follow national needs as identified by government when framing our work.

We work in these sectors:

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Community Education
  • Schooling
  • Further Education and Training
  • Teacher Education
  • Higher Education

SECTORS

"SAIDE’s fearless work has lit a torch for educational opportunity for all, in conjunction with the development of the most effective contemporary approaches to distance education. The work has not only been notable within South or even Southern Africa, but has a reputation world-wide for the impact it has made. It has been a privilege to be associated with the Institute". Alan Tait, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Curriculum and Awards, Open University (UK), formerly Dean of the Faculty of Education and Language Studies from April 2004. He is also Professor of Distance Education and Development.