VVOB

The education sector is a broad one. Because VVOB wants its results to be both impactful and sustainable, we make choices. We focus on the professional development of teachers and on effective school leadership in four educational subsectors, by developing the capacity of local education actors.

Besides a student’s socio-economic background, the quality of teaching and school leadership has the biggest impact on educational achievement. Therefore, we are strongly committed to the professional development of these important actors.

VVOB supports the professionalization of teachers by strengthening the institutions tasked with their initial training and continued professional development, and those institutions responsible for the mentoring and coaching of new teachers. This way, the pedagogical and didactic competencies of both new and experienced teachers are strengthened.

VVOB are also committed to the professional development of school leaders. Effective school leadership creates an environment in which teachers provide quality work. School leaders guide, support and develop their teachers, and have, as such, a big impact on the learning outcomes of learners too.

Courses available with VVOB are free and have been developed for educators by the DBE with the support of VVOB in South Africa. Some of the courses are endorsed by SACE and attract CPD points. Access courses here:  VVOB Courses