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 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips qualifying learners with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory and methodology. Learners will demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically, and professionally qualified beginner teachers in SP and FET phase. It offers entry-level initial professional preparation for learners who wish to develop focused knowledge and skills as classroom teachers in the foundation phase. For this purpose, the qualification offers a specific depth and specialization of knowledge, together with practical skills and workplace experience to enable successful learners to enter into teaching and apply their learning as beginner teachers in schools in varying contexts. The qualification provides intellectual independence and the development of some research competence in the field of education related to learning and teaching. It is an initial professional teacher education qualification for learners to be registered as fully qualified professional educators/teachers in schooling. The qualification accredits the development of professional competence informed by sound knowledge and understanding of the areas of specialization and educational theory. The envisaged learners will have the breadth and depth of the disciplinary content knowledge suitable for SP & FET teaching.
Rationale:
This qualification responds to local, regional and national needs. The qualification seeks to mitigate and balance the teacher supply and demand in the SP & FET phase, taking into consideration the attrition rate of teachers due to age and pandemic diseases. In the light of current global and national educational thinking, the thrust of teacher education is towards enhanced professional status, identity, quality and responsibility. Becoming a professional teacher requires thorough preparation which is achieved through a process of praxis, whereby theory informs practice and practice is in turn critically appraised by theory. This qualification is for persons wanting to become fully qualified professional teachers in schooling. It provides a more deeply grounded basis for professional practice. In particular, it caters for those wanting an educational focus from the outset of their studies. It is intended primarily as an initial professional qualification. The qualification will offer an opportunity for access into initial professional preparation of learners who wish to develop focused knowledge and skills as classroom teachers in SP and FET teaching. The qualification will provide specific depth and specialization of knowledge, together with practical skills and workplace experience to enable successful learners to enter into teaching and apply their learning as beginner teachers in schools in varying contexts. This will benefit the schools and communities in which the learners will be employed and will enhance learning and teaching. The current developments in the school education system have been taken into account in designing this qualification. The students will be equipped to teach the curriculum prescribed for schools, as indicated in the National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 (2012). The qualification will serve as vertical articulation route for the learners who wish to further their studies in Education.
Outcomes
- Effective problem-solving capability by applying logical, critical and creative thinking strategies in diverse contexts of education, and in science, technology, languages or business.
- Demonstrate competence in research by performing a scientific inquiry in education.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills of writing, speaking, technology and numeracy for planning and presenting lessons and computing marks in teaching specialisation subjects in the SP and FET Teaching.
- Know diversity, social responsibility and ethical principles to analyse and interpret the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for proper implementation of a variety of appropriate teaching and assessment strategies.
- Develop competence as active and reflective thinkers with an ability to commit to sustain ongoing personal and career learning.
- Demonstrate fundamental learning and disciplinary learning in subject content modules, teaching methods modules and practical methods of Work-integrated learning (WIL) towards developing a well-rounded broad education base complaint in the subject content.
- Facilitate the planning and delivery of teaching in specialisation subjects in Languages, Technology, Natural Sciences or EMS of the FET and Senior Phase.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Demonstrate critical and creative thinking independently through project construction.
- Develop competencies for effective group work management.
- Apply critical and creative thinking collaboratively.
- Solve problems by implementing appropriate strategies effectively.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Develop an effective research design.
- Communicate complex arguments effectively to diverse audiences.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of Education practice locally and internationally.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Demonstrate proficiency in writing, speaking, technology, and numeracy.
- Plan and present a lesson effectively.
- Teach specialisation subjects in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching.
- Apply information literacy and communication skills when presenting lessons.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Define the contents of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS).
- Define teaching and assessment strategies.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Identify self as an active or reflective thinker.
- Reflect on personal and career learning.
- Write a self-career path and reflect on performance.
- Enhance professional and personal life through self-awareness.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Incorporate communication and information technologies into teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the field of study.
- Deploy techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Source, evaluate, and revise curriculum delivery methodologies.
- Participate in scholarly debates on curriculum delivery and management.
- Explore techniques for monitoring learners and closing knowledge gaps.
Integrated Assessment:
- Include activities like case studies, problem-solving assignments, and written and oral presentations.
- Minimum of two tasks for semester modules and four tasks for year-long courses.
- Assessment focused on applied competences.
- Evidence through assignments, oral presentations, and a portfolio of evidence.
- School-Based Experience (SBE) in authentic contexts for practical competence demonstration.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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