CALL FOR QUOTATIONS

CALL FOR QUOTATIONS

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT Reference 2024_ZA_ KIC_2.0_ 002_Content Development

                                             Object: Content Development Consultant for Climate Change Education

PROCEDURE Negotiated procedure without publication.

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY and CONTACT
VVOB South Africa Office
Floor 1, Lobby 1 Brooklyn Forum Building
377 Veale Street
Brooklyn, 0181
Pretoria

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2024_ZA_KIC_002_CFQ Content Development

No Submissions will be accepted without following the guidelines stipulated in the Call for Quotations.

Bidders must have experience with the South African Curriculum and Teacher Development landscape i.e. CAPS and ISPFTED 2011-2025.

CONTENT AND SUBMISSION OF THE QUOTATION
VVOB is seeking a skilled Content Development Consultant with expertise in climate change to provide the following services:
VVOB under The Fundisa for Change: Keep It Cool Climate Change Teacher Education (KICCE) project is seeking a content developer to develop online teacher training materials. The project’s main objective is to “strengthen the utilization of the education sector as a strategic resource in South Africa’s transition towards a climate resilient society.” With the specific objectives:1) School leaders and teachers have strengthened capacity to address climate change in the curriculum. And 2) A scalable approach is developed, piloted by district officials, and disseminated to other districts/provinces creating readiness for scaling.
Fundisa-for-Change is a nationally coordinated programme that arose due to the critical need to address foundational knowledge and environmental literacy in South African schools. It is a direct response to identified gaps in human capital for managing environmental and CC challenges and was founded by partners seeking to implement the broader Biodiversity Human Capital Development Strategy 2010-2030 (BHCDS).

KICCE builds on a previously successful approach, namely the Flanders funded Keep it Cool programme (KIC 2019–2022), to strengthening climate change curriculum in foundational education. Through a systemic approach to learning and skills development the project will result in direct beneficiation ranging from youth, teachers, and school leaders to DBE and DFFE officials responsible for national curriculum implementation at the district level.

KICCE will adapt existing materials (mostly from KIC 2019 – 2022) into user-friendly online trainings, including all the training guides, that can easily be scaled through the existing in-service of the DBE, and capacitate district officials to scale up this professional development.

The scope of work encompasses content analysis, adapting existing Fundisa for Change courses such as Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Teaching Climate Change in Life Orientation, developing the School Leaders Course, and creating an introductory module for the New Teacher Induction Course.
• Conduct a needs content analysis of existing course materials to identify gaps and ensure alignment with the curriculum.
• Adapt materials to align with the CAPS curriculum for grades 8–12 educators.
• Develop a generic course for school leaders on supporting climate change education in schools.
• Develop an introductory module on Education for sustainable development to form part of the New Teacher Induction Course.

The overall objective of these courses is to ensure that school leaders and teachers have strengthened capacity to address climate change in the curriculum. These courses will be part of a blended online learning program, integrating self-study components and peer learning communities.

1. The teacher training will revolve around the three online courses offered by Fundisa for Change under the Life Orientation Engaging with Climate Change program. These courses delve into three essential Life Orientation topics: Self in Society, Environmental and Social Responsibility, and Human Rights, Social Justice, and Climate Action. Each course encompasses an introductory text, comprehensive discussions on key topics, and culminates with a course assignment. The primary objective of these theme-based courses is to cultivate a profound understanding of the subject matter while equipping teachers with effective teaching and assessment methodologies.
By prioritizing Life Orientation teaching and learning processes in the context of climate change challenges, these courses aim to empower educators to address climate-related issues in their classrooms. Moreover, the introduction sections of the courses emphasize the integration of Life Orientation education within the broader framework of climate change concerns, emphasizing the comprehension and practical application of climate change concepts. Additionally, Youth Dialogue activities will be integrated into the Teacher PLC sessions to foster meaningful discussions and engagement with students on climate-related topics, further enhancing the learning experience for both educators and youth participants.
2. The school leaders’ course will capacitate schools with the necessary skills to support climate education in their schools.
3. The introductory module for New Teacher Induction will offer educators a foundational overview of climate education tailored for the senior phase.

The signed quotations must be submitted in English by e-mail to procurement.za@vvob.org on Wednesday 10 May 2024 no later than 12:00