Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to develop professionally qualified teachers for the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Phase of schooling. The qualification provides the teachers with grounded education that equips them with specialised teaching competence in at least three specialisations (one Senior Phase (SP) subject and two Further Education and Training (FET) subjects or one FET subject and two SP subjects). The qualification will provide student teachers with:

• The required subject content knowledge.
• Teaching competence.
• Assessment
• Sound understanding of the critical challenges facing education in South Africa.

The qualification imparts the skills and techniques needed to integrate the learning areas into their learning programmes. The delivery of the qualification ensures the development of classroom competencies across the four years of the qualification and that teachers will produce appropriate teaching and learning media, targeting the learning needs of their Senior Phase and Further Education and Training learners. The curriculum provides academic and professional subject matter and ensures that classroom-based experiential learning opportunities for the practice of teaching take place. To fulfil the above and ensure that graduates achieve the Exit Level Outcomes required for this qualification, the university has matched the curriculum to the requirements and prescripts of Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ).

This qualification aims to

• Provide teachers with subject and discipline knowledge.
• Provide sound pedagogical content knowledge.
• Graduate teachers that are self-reflexive and demonstrate a commitment to professional work ethics.
• Grow teachers who are empowered, active citizens able to respond to the needs of their learners.
• Develop the skill and ability needed from teachers to organise and encourage learning in all learners.

Rationale

The Faculty of Education offers a Bachelor of Education in Intermediate and Senior Phase and Bachelor of Education in Further Education and Training currently. The institutions are required to align this qualification with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ). According to MRTEQ, there is a need for the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (BEd Senior Phase and Further Education Teaching and Training Teaching).

As per the MRTEQ, the construction of the qualification is to support the specialist teaching competence in at least three specialisations (one Senior Phase (SP) subject and two Further Education and Training (FET) subjects or one FET subject and two SP subjects).

The design of the qualification takes into account the prescripts of MRTEQ in terms of the requirements of a Senior Phase and Further Education and Training teacher.

South Africa faces an urgent need for teachers who are well-trained both to address the shortage of teachers in the country and in particular the shortage of teachers at all levels, including Senior Phase and Further Education and Training teachers. Moreover, the education system needs teachers who are work-ready, and who can put in place the strategies for improvement in school education so urgently needed. The qualification includes extensively assessed and mentored school experience, which ensures that they put the theory learned into professional practice. This qualification ensures that there is structured supervision, mentoring and assessment in the practical learning components.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Admission or granting credits via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is possible in line with the policies of the institution. Candidates for RPL admission must demonstrate suitability either through work experience and other prior learning that has taken place.

RPL for access: mature age learners and those with NQF Level 4 qualifications received approval for entry by the Registrar.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission into the Bachelor's Degree are

• Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.

Or

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's studies.

Or

• National Certificate (Vocational), NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's studies.

This qualification comprises compulsory and elective modules at Level 5, 6 and 7 totalling 500 Credits.

Compulsory Modules Level 5, 76 Credits

• Education Studies 1A, 12 Credits.
• Education Studies 1B, 12 Credits.
• General Pedagogy 1A, 12 Credits.
• Teaching as a Profession 1B, 12 Credits.
• Academic Skills for Teachers, 8 Credits.
• School Experience 1, 8 Credits.
• Conversational Language for Teachers, 12 Credits.

Elective Modules Level 5, 80 Credits.

Stream 1: Humanities and Social Sciences (Select 8 modules totalling 80 Credits)

• English 1 Part A, 10 Credits.
• English 1 Part B, 10 Credits.
• Sound, Words and their Dynamics (A) IsiZulu, 10 Credits.
• Translation, Interpretation and Modern Literature, 10, Credits.
• Introduction to the History of Developing Regions, 10 Credits.
• European Civilisation before the Rise of Capitalism, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to Tourism, 10 Credits.
• Business Tourism and Entrepreneurship, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to Psychology, 10 Credits.
• Applied Psychology, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to Physical and Environmental Geography, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to Human Geography, 10, Credits.
• Human Movement Science 1A, 10 Credits.
• Human Movement Science 1B, 10 Credits.

OR

Stream 2: Economic and Management Sciences (Select the 8 modules totalling 80 Credits)

• Accounting 1A, 10 Credits.
• Accounting 1B, 10 Credits.
• Business Management 1A, 10 Credits.
• Business Management 1B, 10, Credits.
• Principles of Microeconomics, 10 Credits.
• Principles of Macroeconomics, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to Political Science, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to South African Politics, 10 Credits.

OR

Stream 3: Natural Sciences and Technology (Select 8 modules totalling 80 Credits)

• Introduction to Plant Cytology, Genetics and Physiology (Part 1 and 2), 10 Credits.
• Plant Morphology, Taxonomy and Introduction to Mycology, 10 Credits.
• General Chemistry 111, 10 Credits.
• General Chemistry 112, 10 Credits.
• Mathematics and Statistics for Commerce A, 10 Credits.
• Mathematics and Statistics for Commerce B, 10 Credits.
• Introductory Computing, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to Programming, 10 Credits.
• Calculus 1, 10 Credits.
• Calculus 2, 10 Credits.
• Classical Mechanics and Properties of Matter, 10 Credits.
• Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism and Modern Physics, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to Zoology I, 10 Credits.
• Introduction to Zoology II, 10 Credits.
• Engineering Graphics Design 1A, 10 Credits.
• Engineering Graphics Design 1B, 10 Credits.
• Technology 1A, 10 Credits.
• Technology 1B, 10 Credits.

Compulsory Modules Level 6, 96 Credits

• Education Studies 2A, 12 Credits.
• Education Studies 2B, 12 Credits.
• General Pedagogy 2A, 12 Credits.
• General Pedagogy 2B, 12 Credits.
• School Experience 2, 16 Credits.
• School Experience 3, 32 Credits.

Elective Modules at Level 6 totalling 120 Credits (Choose ONE Stream) &

(Select at least One/Two subjects from FET and One/Two Subject from Senior Phase)

Stream 1: Humanities and Social Sciences (Select 10 modules totalling 120 Credits)

• English 2 Part A, 12 Credits.
• English 2 Part B, 12 Credits.
• Sound, Words and their Dynamics (B), 12 Credits.
• Translation, Sociolinguistic, Heritage and Literature, 12 Credits.
• 19th and Early 20th Century Europe, 12 Credits.
• South African History from the 17th to the Early 20th Century, 12 Credits.
• Social Psychology, 12 Credits.
• Psychology 2A Social Personality Development, 12 Credits.
• Psychology 2B Career Psychology, 12 Credits.
• Developmental Psychology, 12 Credits.
• Global Landforms and Cartography, 12 Credits.
• Demographics, Health and Sustainable Development, 12 Credits.
• Human Movement Science 2A, 12 Credits.
• Human Movement Science 2B, 12 Credits.

(Select at least One/Two subjects from FET and One/Two Subject from Senior Phase)

• Geography Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Geography Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• History Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• History Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Social Sciences Education 3A (SP), 8 Credits.
• Social Sciences Education 3B (SP), 8 Credits.
• English Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• English Education 4B (FET), 8 Credits.
• English Education (SP), 8 Credits.
• English Education 3B (SP), 8 Credits.
• IsiZulu Education 3A (SP), 8 Credits.
• IsiZulu Education 3B (SP), 8 Credits.
• IsiZulu Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• IsiZulu Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Life Orientation Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Life Orientation Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Life Orientation Education 3A (SP), 8 Credits.
• Life Orientation Education 3B (SP), 8 Credits.
• Tourism Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Tourism Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.

OR

Stream 2: Economic and Management Sciences (Select 10 modules totalling 120 Credits)

• Financial Accounting for Companies, 12 Credits.
• Group Statements, Leases and Taxes, 12 Credits.
• Marketing Management, 12 Credits.
• Financial Management, 12, Credits
• Intermediate Microeconomics, 12 Credits.
• Intermediate Macroeconomics, 12 Credits.
• Tourism Marketing, 12 Credits.
• Social Psychology, 12 Credits.
• Introduction to International Relations, 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Political Sociology, 12 Credits.

(Select at least Two subjects from FET and One Subject from Senior Phase)

• Accounting Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Accounting Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Business Studies Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Business Studies Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Economics Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits
• Economics Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• EMS Education 3A (SP), 8 Credits.
• EMS Education 3B (SP), 8 Credits.

OR

Stream 3: Natural Sciences and Technology (Select 10 modules totalling 120 Credits)

• Plant Growth, Development and Floral Propagation, 12 Credits.
• Plant Anatomy, Taxonomy and Biodiversity, 12 Credits.
• Analytical and Inorganic chemistry 2, 12 Credits.
• Organic and Physical Chemistry 2, 12 Credits.
• Data Structures and Algorithms, 12 Credits.
• Introductory Software engineering, 12 Credits.
• Computer Architecture and Assemblers, 12 Credits.
• Computer Communications and Networks, 12 Credits.
• Database and Information Management, 12 Credits.
• Visual Application Development, 12 Credits.
• Advanced Calculus, 12 Credits.
• Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, 12 Credits.
• Engineering Graphics Design 2A, 12 Credits.
• Engineering Graphics Design 2B, 12 Credits.

(Select at least One/Two subjects from FET and One/Two Subject from Senior Phase)

• Computer Science Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Computer Science Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Physical Sciences Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Physical Sciences Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Life Sciences Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Life Sciences Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• EGD Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• EGD Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Technology Education 3A (SP), 8 Credits.
• Technology Education 3B (SP), 8 Credits.
• Natural Sciences Education 3A (SP), 8 Credits.
• Natural Sciences Education 3B (SP), 8 Credits.
• Mathematics Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Mathematics Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Mathematical Literacy Education 3A (FET), 8 Credits.
• Mathematical Literacy Education 3B (FET), 8 Credits.
• Mathematics Education 3A (SP), 8 Credits.
• Mathematics Education 3B (SP), 8 Credits.

Compulsory Modules Level 7, 72 Credits

• Education Studies 3A, 12 Credits.
• Education Studies 3B, 12 Credits.
• School Experience 4, 48 Credits.

Elective Modules Level 7, 60 Credits (Select 3 Modules within a Stream)

(Select at least One/Two subjects from FET and One/Two Subject from Senior Phase)

Stream 1: Humanities and Social Sciences (Select 3 modules totalling 60 Credits)

• Geography Education 4 (FET), 20, Credits.
• History Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• Social Sciences Education (SP) 4, 20 Credits.
• English Education (FET), 20 Credits.
• English Education 4 (SP), 20 Credits.
• IsiZulu Education 4 (SP), 20 Credits.
• IsiZulu Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• Life Orientation Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• Life Orientation Education 4 (SP), 20 Credits.
• Tourism Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.

Stream 2: Economic and Management Sciences (Select 3 modules totalling 60 Credits)

(Select at least Two subjects from FET and One Subject from Senior Phase)

• Accounting Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• Business Studies Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• Economics Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• EMS Education 4 (SP), 20 Credits.

Stream 3: Natural Sciences and Technology (Select 3 modules totalling 60 Credits

• Computer Science Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• Physical Sciences Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• Life Sciences Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• EGD Education 4 (FET), 20 Credits.
• Technology Education 4 (SP), 20 Credits.
• Natural Sciences Education 4 (SP), 20 Credits.
• Mathematics Education 4 (FET) 20 Credits.
• Mathematics Education 4 (SP), 20 Credits.
• Mathematical Literacy 4 (FET), 20 Credits.

1. Demonstrate understanding of the required knowledge for teaching in the in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Phase.
2. Use and apply the skills needed for teaching in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Phase.
3. Explore, critique and apply a range of practices relevant to diverse teaching and learning contexts.
4. Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge acquired from a variety of subjects and disciplines.
5. Act in keeping with the pedagogical content knowledge acquired.
6. Conduct evidence-based research.
7. Demonstrate the self-reflexivity needed to inform and evaluate his/her Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Phase practice.
8. Show a critical understanding of the requirements of professional practice.
9. Take responsibility for managing his/her learning in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.

The following Associated Assessment Criteria will assess the Exit Level Outcomes in an integrated manner.

• Demonstrate knowledge about how Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Phase learners develop and learn.
• Demonstrated skill in working with children, including their possible barriers to learning.
• Apply professional ethics in the context of the school, classroom and community adopted when working with children.
• Develop and deliver appropriate learning programmes in the area of specialisation.
• Observe, reflect on and address children's learning and development needs.
• Reflect on the classroom, and other information and knowledge acquired to inform practice, planning and referrals.
• Understand and apply the key concepts and principles which inform the teaching and learning of the chosen specialisations.
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate the knowledge so that it informs school experience in different contexts and of all children in a democratic and inclusive culture.
• Keep abreast with developments in the teaching and learning of the chosen specialisation.
• Plan Curriculum and teaching activities and implemented taking into account the diverse needs of the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training phase learner.
• Source materials, activities, and use media appropriately to integrate and manage effective learning.
• Demonstrate self-reflexivity in designing and delivering teaching in the chosen specialisation is evident.
• Demonstrate a clear work ethic and employ a community-centred approach to the learning context.
• Work alone and collaboratively.

Integrated Assessment

This institution ensures credibility in assessment through the application of clear and rigorous procedures and practices, in keeping with the principles of fairness, validity, reliability and practicability.

Integrated assessment includes WIL. Self- and formative assessment takes place in various ways in the face to face context, including through classroom activities, assignments, and written work.

Summative assessments are integrated into the learning in that they take place at the end of each of the constituent modules of the qualification.