Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
Education, Training and Development - Schooling
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to develop Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) classroom teachers who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills to apply technology in their teaching. It aims at providing innovative teachers with the required competence and technological skills in subject content knowledge, theory of education and methodology. Qualified teachers should be able to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in an academic and professional environment. Learners will be competent to assess and reflect on improving teaching and learning. The qualification will equip them with practical skills and work place experience. They must be able to conduct innovative research in the field of education.
Rationale:
The qualification primarily provides an innovative, responsible and accountable teacher who will be equipped with the required subject content knowledge. The qualification will further provide the teacher with knowledge to demonstrate their personal competence effectively in educational theory, management and pedagogy. This will enable them to be proficient in both specialised theoretical and practical fields that the profession requires from a qualified beginner teacher. This qualification provides a foundation for innovative research, entrepreneurship, the use of science and technology and community engagement in order to produce economically responsible citizens in the above-mentioned domains. It aims to provide educators with the acquisition, integration and application of disciplinary, pedagogical, practical, fundamental and situational learning in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training through science and technology. Qualifying learners will be able to interact as responsible citizens within the global community.
Outcomes
- Ensure effective classroom communication and eloquent transmission of knowledge to learners through the utilisation of appropriate teaching and learning technologies.
- Apply subject content knowledge in chosen areas of specialisation and the ability to teach related didactics.
- Practice, nurture and understand commitment to the ideals of the teaching profession.
- Assess and report competently and effectively within the Senior and Further Education and Training (FET) phase specialisations in order to improve teaching and learning.
- Interpret the curriculum, plan and design effective learning experiences while managing the learning environment efficiently.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse needs of learners in the South African context with an understanding of the life-world of learners.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Use appropriate forms to convey subject content.
- Foster interactive communication with learners.
- Integrate technology resources for teaching and learning.
- Solve problems through computer literacy.
- Communicate professionally with all education stakeholders.
- Analyse teaching and learning technologies.
- Demonstrate basic social conversation in an official African language.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Explain relevant concepts, principles, processes, and procedures.
- Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to desired standards.
- Commit to epistemic values in the field of knowledge.
- Use subject-specific language confidently.
- Discuss curricula content critically.
- Assist learners with special needs.
- Select appropriate teaching strategies.
- Evaluate and apply teaching materials effectively.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Cooperate professionally with colleagues.
- Engage with stakeholders effectively.
- Critically engage with education policies and systems.
- Demonstrate respect and responsibility.
- Promote human rights and equity.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Design appropriate assessment tasks.
- Explain the link between assessment methods and purpose.
- Collect sufficient evidence of learner competence.
- Evaluate assessment strategies for validity and fairness.
- Use assessment results for constructive feedback.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Design appropriate learning materials.
- Plan lessons and learning qualifications.
- Justify the selection and design of learning qualifications.
- Organise various educational activities.
- Interpret curriculum documents effectively.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Create safe and conducive learning environments.
- Manage classrooms democratically.
- Assist learners with personal or social problems.
- Reflect on management strategies.
- Apply educational laws and policies.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Read academic texts critically.
- Reflect on teaching and learning strategies.
- Use assessment results for future strategies.
- Evaluate professional progress effectively.
Integrated Assessment:
- Use a variety of assessment methods aligned with teaching methods.
- Provide feedback through Formative Assessment.
- Utilize peer teaching and peer evaluation.
- Include practical skills development through micro teaching.
- Integrate Work Integrated Learning assessments and Research Projects.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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