Grade 11 English

The Namibia National Curriculum Guidelines aim to:

• recognise that learning involves developing values and attitudes as well as knowledge and skills;

• promote self-awareness and an understanding of the attitudes, values and beliefs of others in a multilingual and multicultural society;

• encourage respect for human rights and freedom of speech;

• provide insight and understanding of crucial global issues in a rapidly changing world which affect quality of life; the AIDS pandemic, global warming, environmental degradation, maldistribution of wealth, expanding and increasing conflicts; the technological explosion and increased connectivity;

• recognise that as information in its various forms becomes more accessible learners need to develop higher cognitive skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation to use the information effectively;

• challenge and motivate learners to reach their full potential and to contribute positively to the environment, economy and society.

Thus the Namibian National syllabi should provide opportunities for developing essential/key skills across the various fields of study. Such skills cannot be developed in isolation and they may differ from context to context according to the field of study. 

Language contributes directly to the development of the seven key skills marked *

• Communication Skills *

• Numeracy Skills

• Information Skills*

• Problem-solving Skills*

• Critical and Creative Thinking Skills*

• Skills (Self-management) and Competitive Skills*

• Social and Co-operative Skills*

• Physical Skills

• Work and Study Skills*