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Ian McLachlan
Ian McLachlan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI) in South Africa.1 He plays a crucial role in directing and overseeing the operations of the institute, which focuses on improving education in the Bafokeng region.
Background and Career
McLachlan's journey with the Royal Bafokeng Institute began with a unique connection. He was originally a high school mathematics teacher who taught Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi, the present King of the Bafokeng Nation.12 The King, impressed by McLachlan's teaching quality, particularly in cognitive acceleration, invited him to establish the Royal Bafokeng Institute of Education in 2008.1
Achievements at RBI
Under McLachlan's leadership, the RBI has made significant strides in education:
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Re-establishment of Lebone II College: In 2009, McLachlan and the RBI re-established Lebone II College as a center of educational excellence.1
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Implementation of Cognitive Acceleration: McLachlan has been instrumental in implementing cognitive acceleration techniques from Grade R to Grade 12 in all subject areas at Lebone II.1
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Teacher Development: The RBI provides continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers across the province's primary and secondary schools.1
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Widespread Impact: CASE (Cognitive Acceleration in Science Education), CAME (Cognitive Acceleration in Mathematics Education), and other Let's Think interventions are now used in 10 pre-schools, 29 primary schools, and 20 secondary schools, reaching a total of 25,000 pupils across Bafokeng.1
Leadership Style
McLachlan is known for being an extremely approachable leader with high energy.4 He is skilled at building high-performance teams and possesses robust financial management acumen.4 His leadership has been crucial in pushing for excellence in the Bafokeng community.3
Through his work at the Royal Bafokeng Institute, Ian McLachlan continues to play a vital role in reinventing education in the region, training teachers, and implementing innovative educational approaches to benefit the Bafokeng Nation.
