Science engagement projects: 2022 Talent Development Programme cohort report

The Talent Development Programme (TDP) by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) aims to increase young people's engagement with science by identifying talented Grade 11 and 12 learners in mathematics and science and nurturing their knowledge and skills. The programme, managed by the Stellenbosch University Centre for Pedagogy (SUNCEP), was delivered through a hybrid model in 2022, incorporating online sessions (live lessons, in-depth recorded lessons, and provincial tutor sessions), as well as an in-person holiday school. The integrated Learner Management System (LMS), developed in 2020, underwent refinement, and ongoing support, including the provision of necessary resources (laptops/tablets and data), was ensured.