Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education
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Qualification type
Postgraduate Diploma
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Sol Plaatje University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development
Subfield
Higher Education and Training
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2019-08-16
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education is to strengthen and deepen the learner's knowledge in Mathematics Education and to enable the learner as a working professional to engage in advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic survey of current and thinking and practice in Mathematics Education. A high level of theoretical and independent engagement will form the conceptual framework for this qualification.
Rationale
The qualification consolidates and deepens the learner's knowledge of Mathematics Education and to bridge theory and practice. With this Postgraduate Diploma and additional research-based modules, students will be able to enrol for a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Entry Requirements.
The minimum entry requirement is
- Bachelor of Education, Level 7.
Or
- A relevant Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics, Level 7, together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Level 7.
Or
- Advanced Diploma in Education in Mathematics Education, Level 7.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
The qualification consists of compulsory modules at level 8 totalling 120 Credits
Compulsory Modules
- Mathematics Teaching Knowledge and Mathematics Pedagogy, 30 Credits.
- Technology and Mathematics Teaching, 30 Credits.
- Human Culture and Mathematics, 30 Credits.
- Evidence based Mathematics Teaching Project, 30 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Engage in advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic survey of current earlier thinking and practice in Mathematics Education.
- Conduct theoretical and independent research in Mathematics Education.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Critically analyse and apply newly acquired knowledge of Mathematics within given contexts.
- Apply different methods and techniques to their practice in Mathematics.
- Integrate appropriate technology with mathematics pedagogy.
Associated Assessment Criteria 2 for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Engage in the research activity through the selection of suitable topics in the field of Mathematics Education.
- Conduct research in a coherent and focused manner and critically evaluate their own work.
- Report research findings to a range of audiences.
Integrated Assessment
Assignments, tests, examinations, project based learning portfolio of evidence and research essay to improve practice will be used to determine learners' applied competence and successful completion of learning in the qualification.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
The qualification offers horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Education Honours, Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Education, Level 9.
International comparability
The qualification was compared with the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education offered at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education.
At the University of Colombo (UC) the qualification is designed to meet the requirements of secondary mathematics teachers and others who want to obtain a qualification in Mathematics Education and contains substantial mathematics content beyond the undergraduate level that will promote the learning of mathematics and teaching of mathematics. The qualification has less face-to-face classes so as to make the learning more effective and suit those who cannot attend full time.
The qualification outcomes of this qualification are similar to UC in that it focuses on the deepening of the learner's mathematical knowledge and mathematical pedagogy beyond the undergraduate level, and in the case of this qualification, at the appropriate NQF level. Like the qualification offered by UC, there is a strong emphasis on mathematics content in this qualification. UC does not offer a research-based mathematics project (as offered in this qualification) but offers modules in Contemporary Theories and Methodologies in Mathematics Education.
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