Eadie, ShirleyWebb, KarenOpelo, MatomeTroy, Conor2024-04-222024-04-222021https://nect.org.za/publications/technical-reports/nect-edhub-policy-brief_c21st-assessment-approaches.pdfhttp://lhg.cput.ac.za//handle/123456789/283This policy brief recognizes the challenge faced by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in preparing South African learners with the 21st century skills and competencies required for the future of work, and the consequent need for adjustments to the delivery of education to develop such skills. The document focuses on the need for updated assessment practices to support the General Education Certificate (GEC) being piloted in 2021. Five key recommendations are proposed to the DBE regarding the assessment of 21st century competencies ...enDepartment of Basic EducationSouth AfricaLearner skillsCompetenciesAssessmentsTechnical Report