University of the Witwatersrand

Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching

Education, Training and Development - Adult Learning

Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Overview

Purpose:

This qualification aims to develop professionally qualified technical and vocational education and training educators who are equipped to:

  • Teach their subject with consideration for subject and learner needs as well as curriculum requirements
  • Manage teaching environments effectively to enhance learning
  • Develop and implement varied and reliable assessment methods, utilizing results for self-improvement and student understanding
  • Prepare themselves and students for the demands of the workplace
  • Engage with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) context to adjust their practice accordingly
  • Address diverse student needs to ensure maximum success
  • Communicate effectively in the language of learning and teaching
  • Integrate Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) effectively
  • Uphold positive work ethic and vocational teaching values
  • Reflect on their practice to adapt to changing environments

Rationale:

The Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching (Adv-Dip (TVT)) serves as a professional teaching qualification for lecturers in technical and vocational education and training settings. It is designed for individuals holding a general undergraduate Bachelor Degree or Diploma, providing them with the necessary skills to become qualified TVET educators.

The qualification responds to the need for an enhanced TVET system to align with economic demands and student needs. It targets current lecturers lacking teaching expertise and aims to improve the overall quality and efficiency of TVET institutions.

The curriculum includes disciplinary learning, pedagogical learning, practical and work-integrated learning, situational learning, and fundamental learning, covering a wide range of competencies essential for TVET educators. Topics such as HIV/AIDS, unemployment, diversity, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability are also addressed within the program.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy, psychology, politics, economics, sociology and history of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
  2. Demonstrate respect for professional ethics and issues related to knowledge of, and relationships between self and others in the life of a technical and vocational education and training lecturer.
  3. Reflect on own practice to support professional development.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, practices and methods of general teaching practice.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of students, vocational education and training, learning, curriculum and general instructional and assessment strategies.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to work in teams, organisations and groups.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts, methods, rules and practices of a TVET subject or field in order to create appropriate learning opportunities for students.
  8. Apply appropriate assessment methods for the TVET subject or field to ensure progress in learning.
  9. Develop an understanding of possible barriers to learning experienced.
  10. Apply the technical and workplace knowledge and skills associated with the subject field or area to enhance teaching and learning.
  11. Prepare students for learning and work in real-life workplace environments.
  12. Demonstrate an understanding of teaching practices across a variety of technical and vocational education and training contexts, including classroom and workshop/laboratory practice### and in authentic workplaces and simulated environments.
  13. Manage classrooms/workshops/laboratories/simulated work environments.
  14. Demonstrate knowledge of the current application and relevance of specialised subject fields in associated workplaces.
  15. Reflect on the workplace knowledge and skills associated with the subject field or area to enhance teaching and learning.
  16. Demonstrate an understanding of relevant policy, political and organisational context important for the growth of technical and vocational education and training in South Africa.
  17. Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse challenges faced by technical and vocational education and training learners.
  18. Engage with professional peers in a community of practice to enhance the development of the profession and professional identities.
  19. Demonstrate academic literacies as appropriate to the level of the qualification (language and numerical literacies.
  20. Demonstrate the ability to hold a basic conversation in at least one official African language.
  21. Demonstrate the ability to integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) appropriately for own and student development.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

  • Discuss, debate, critically assess, and reflect on the principles of the philosophy of TVET.
  • Engage critically with discourses, concepts, and theories relevant to TVET in a post-school context.
  • Apply sociological and psychological principles and practice in the TVET context.
  • Critically interact with and analyse various theoretical positions regarding the history, politics, and economics as it relates to TVET.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

  • Reflect a critical, committed, and ethical attitude.
  • Foster a sense of respect and responsibility towards others.
  • Act in ways that enhance the status of professional educators and ensure an accountable culture of teaching and learning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

  • Apply appropriate research strategies to enhance teaching, learning, and professional practice.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

  • Engage with prevailing practices and methods of teaching.
  • Select and apply a variety of teaching practices in diverse settings.
  • Utilize blended learning approaches by integrating technology in teaching and learning as appropriate.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

  • Adjust teaching and learning practices to the context of TVET students.
  • Interpret and enact curricular knowledge and practice in terms of a broader understanding of relevant fields of knowledge.
  • Plan lessons and other learning experiences, including preparing students for workplace learning, by selecting appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
  • Design and apply appropriate assessment strategies.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

  • Model working in teams to the benefit of all participants.
  • Prepare students to engage with members of teams, organizations, or groups with specialized pedagogy.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

  • Apply concepts, methods, rules, and practices in relevant fields of knowledge.
  • Use the characteristic language, terminology, and concepts of own subject/s or learning fields appropriately.
  • Adjust teaching and learning strategies to accommodate cultural, gender, ethnic, language, and other differences among students in a range of contexts.
  • Utilize blended learning approaches by integrating technology in teaching and learning as appropriate.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

  • Select, adapt, and/or design assessment tasks and strategies appropriate to the specialization and a range of learning contexts.
  • Use a range of assessment strategies to accommodate differences in learning style, pace, and context.
  • Use assessment feedback to enhance teaching and learning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

  • Use inclusive education strategies and student support to overcome barriers to learning.
  • Apply teaching strategies to match the profile of the students.
  • Create and maintain learning environments that are safe and conducive to learning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

  • Engage with the world of work as related to a field of learning in relation to how students learn in, for, and through work.
  • Incorporate relevant workplace knowledge and skills into teaching and learning.
  • Utilize blended learning approaches by integrating technology in teaching and learning as appropriate.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:

  • Equip students for entry into workplace learning and participation in the world of work.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:

  • Apply teaching principles across a variety of contexts, including classrooms, workshops, laboratories, and simulated environments.
  • Develop appropriate lesson plans, methods, and media to enhance learning.
  • Design and conduct assessment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13:

  • Apply appropriate management and administration procedures in respect of classrooms, workshops, laboratories, and simulated work environments.
  • Use appropriate discipline and control of learning spaces.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 14:

  • Show knowledge of the current application of the subject fields in workplaces.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 15:

  • Analyze and compare the curriculum with prevailing practices in the workplace to understand the implications for teaching and learning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 16:

  • Engage critically with education and training and economic policies, procedures, and systems impacting on institutions and classrooms, and on education and training and the economy.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 17:

  • Apply health and safety measures appropriate to classrooms, workshops, laboratories, and simulated workplaces.
  • Promote healthy life choices and lifestyles in respect of HIV/AIDS.
  • Promote active citizenship and responsible participation in the broader society.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 18:

  • Demonstrate the ability to work in teams, groups, and organizations to the benefit of the TVET professions and professionals.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 19:

  • Use the main language of instruction to explain, describe, discuss, and relate key concepts in the area of specialization.
  • Convey the content of own fields of specialization in written, graphic, and other forms appropriate to the developmental level/s and language ability of the learners.
  • Interpret written and graphic materials relating to own fields of specialization.
  • Apply numerical and elementary statistical knowledge to educational issues, cross-curricular activities, and own learning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 20:

  • Use basic social conversation to engage with students in at least one African language.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 21:

  • Use information and communications technology to further own learning and facilitate the learning of others.

Integrated Assessment:

  • The assessment of learners will take place through various methods including written assignments, tests, examinations, and practical sessions during work-integrated learning.
  • Formative feedback on key concepts will be provided to students early in the course.
  • Written feedback will be given to students to improve their writing quality.
  • Feedback will be provided to students prior to summative assessments to optimize their learning.
  • The link between theory and practice will be emphasized through work-integrated learning.

Qualification Details

Type
Advanced Diploma
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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The University of the Witwatersrand, commonly known as Wits University or simply Wits, is a renowned public research university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1896, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country. Wits University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including humanities, sciences, engineering, commerce, health sciences, and law. The university is known for its academic excellence, research contributions, and commitment to social justice. It has a diverse student body and a vibrant campus life, with numerous student organizations and cultural activities. Wits University is recognized internationally for its high-quality education and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Africa.

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