Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the content of the learning areas.
• Develop an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles in these learning areas.
• Confidently use the appropriate terminology and concepts in the areas of language, mathematics, and life skills.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Demonstrate competence in the appropriate methodologies of teaching and learning specialist subjects.
• Integrate the areas of specialisation with learning in general and make the link where applicable to other learning areas.
• Select appropriate learning materials for the areas of specialisation and choose at what level it should be used and the sequence in which it should be used.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Identify learners who have difficulties with learning.
• Understand the implications of barriers to learning and initiate the strategies to address them.
• Facilitate learning in diverse learner groups and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) and Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS).
• Design lessons based on the NCS and CAPS as is suitable for the foundation phase.
• Reflect on lessons taught using knowledge of the specialisations in order to improve learning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Use different assessment practices which are largely formative and diagnostic.
• Understand the assumptions which underlie a range of assessment approaches and the principles underpinning different assessment tasks.
• Reflect on the appropriateness of assessment decisions made and use the results for the process of programme improvement.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Develop life-skills that are informed by a healthy lifestyle, positive relationships, demonstrate ethical commitment to professional behaviour.
• Communicate with stakeholders and community members in a professional manner.
• Cultivate a culture of teaching and learning which seeks to promote the best interest of learners and the school community at large.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Uphold academic excellence and integrity in all aspects of the teaching/learning process.
• Reflect critically on current issues in society, politics, environment, and religion and adapt professional practices accordingly.
• Understand how to access and use a variety of information sources.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Prepare lessons and facilitate learning in a classroom in the foundation phase.
• Apply theories of teaching and learning and curriculum studies in a school environment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Show an appreciation of, and respect for, people of different values, beliefs, practices, and cultures.
• Recognise and evaluate appropriate intervention strategies to overcome learning and other difficulties.
• Construct a classroom atmosphere which is democratic but disciplined and sensitive to culture, race, gender, and disabilities.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Manage classroom teaching of diverse groups.
• Ensure that the learning environment is safe.
• Understand how language mediates learning.

Integrated Assessment:

• Assessment practices will be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable.
• Integrated assessments will assess the extent to which candidates can teach competently and effectively in South African schools.
• Evidence will be demonstrated through a variety of options such as case studies, problem-solving assignments, teaching practice, portfolios, projects, and examinations.