Advanced Diploma in Computer Integrated Education

Education, Training and Development - Higher Education and Training

Purpose and Rationale

Purpose:

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide a learning pathway enabling teachers who have completed a Bachelor of Education (BEd) (or an Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT)), which will have focused on developing their Information Communication Technology (ICT) skill, knowledge and attitude, to deepen their understanding of how to teach and integrate ICT effectively into the entire school curriculum. This qualification develops and consolidates in an integrated way appropriate disciplinary, practical, pedagogical and situational knowledge in using ICT and ICT integration in teaching and learning. Foster self-reflection on the teaching of content knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of teaching and integrating ICT in teaching and learning. Promote and develop the dispositions and competences to use ICT and integrate it in all school subjects. The qualification will therefore seek to:

Provide learners with a deeper understanding of technological, pedagogical and content knowledge for the teaching and the integration ICT in the entire curriculum.
Apply theories and in Computer Integrated Education relevant to school curriculum.
Expose learners to strategies and methods that will enable them to use ICT in their pedagogical practices.
Demonstrate competence to integrate ICT effectively in teaching and learning.
Develop learners' skills in designing, developing and facilitating ICT integrated learning environments.

It is envisaged that learners who achieve the Exit Level Outcomes will become innovative in the field of Computer Integrated Education (CIE).

Rationale:

The Advanced Diploma in Education (ADE) is an advanced qualification in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) pathway. This qualification seeks to go beyond the standard or traditional way of teaching and learning through the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and various media available on the Internet and World Wide Web. The qualification aims to achieve specific depth of, and specialisation in the integration of ICT into the teaching of content knowledge, together with skills in using OERs, to enable learners to teach and use ICT effectively in a variety of contexts.

Outcomes

Use of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and various media available on the Internet and World Wide Web to go beyond the standard or traditional way of teaching and learning.
Develop and consolidate in an integrated way appropriate disciplinary, practical, pedagogical and situational knowledge in teaching ICT and integrating ICT in teaching and learning.
Apply self-reflection on the teaching of content knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of teaching and integrating ICT in teaching and learning.
Promote and develop the dispositions and competences to use ICT and integrate it in all school subjects.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Select, sequence, and pace learning effectively with ICT integration
Use a range of teaching, learning, and assessment strategies for ICT integration
Consider diverse learning needs and contexts of practice

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Promote learner engagement and deep conceptual understanding through ICT
Integrate ICTs for transferring learning in authentic contexts
Adapt ICT and education theories for diverse learners and contexts
Integrate ICT knowledge, skills, and competencies effectively

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Reflect on and evaluate teaching, learning, and assessment practices
Research and improve teaching, learning, and assessment methods

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Analyse lesson plans, learning programmes, and assessment tasks critically
Evaluate knowledge, skills, and values effectively
Engage learners through various mediation styles

Integrated Assessment:

Formative assessment: MCQs, true/false questions, matching descriptions, scenario-based questions
Use of revised Bloom's taxonomy for diverse learners
Interactive assignments on the portal platform
Formative assessment contributes 20% towards final promotion mark
Summative assessment contributes 80% (must be above 40% subminimum)
Summative assessment through written examinations per module

The assessment methods aim to evaluate theoretical content knowledge, practical application in school settings, and technological skills effectively.

Qualification Details

Type: Advanced Diploma
NQF Level: 07
Min. Credits: 120
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UNISA, short for the University of South Africa, is a distance education institution based in South Africa. It is the largest university on the African continent and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of study. UNISA provides flexible learning options, allowing students to study at their own pace and from anywhere in the world. The university is known for its commitment to providing accessible and affordable education to a diverse student population. UNISA also conducts research and collaborates with other institutions to contribute to the development of knowledge and skills in South Africa and beyond.

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