Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Management and Leadership
Education, Training and Development - Schooling
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose: The Bachelor of Education in Educational Management and Leadership is designed to prepare learners for research-based postgraduate studies in educational management and leadership within the school and school district context. It aims to enhance and deepen a learner's understanding of school management and leadership, develop research skills in the methodology of this field, and enable learners to write a research report under supervision. This qualification requires a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence in educational management and leadership.
As the first postgraduate degree in education, as per the Policy for Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ, February 2015), this program is intended to equip postgraduate students with the necessary skills for research-based studies. It aims to enhance and intensify learners' research capacity and expertise, specifically in Educational Management and Leadership.
Rationale: The main goal of this qualification is to produce competent educational leaders and managers to meet the increasing demand in the educational leadership and management sector. Targeted learners include School Principals, Deputy Principals, Head of Departments, Senior District Officials, and Teachers. With a high demand for leaders and managers with specialized knowledge and skills, this program will equip school managers and district officials with the necessary professional skills, knowledge, and attitudes to excel in their roles.
For learners, this qualification will support personal and professional growth, prepare them to take on leadership and management positions in the education sector, enhance their employability as leaders and managers, and provide access to further education and training opportunities. Graduates of this Honours Degree will contribute to society by applying their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create visionary educational communities in their respective workplaces.
Outcomes
- Acquire a sound knowledge base and critical understanding of education in general, and management and leadership in particular.
- Critically analyse and evaluate knowledge in their area of educational management and leadership, and to contribute to systematic and disciplined thinking about educational matters and issues.
- Conduct independent inquiry in educational management and leadership and report findings in academically appropriate ways.
- Exhibit the potential to act as academic leaders and experts in the field of education, training and development and specifically in educational management and leadership.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Understand contemporary educational conditions and policies in Southern Africa.
- Demonstrate familiarity with major lines of debate in education.
- Provide well-founded interpretations of literature in the field.
- Synthesize written material accurately.
- Locate studies in a relevant theoretical framework.
- Use specialist knowledge in educational management.
- Show sensitivity to contextual nature of knowledge.
- Interpret knowledge for reflection and action.
- Grasp the relationship between theoretical and practical knowledge.
- Demonstrate awareness of diverse educational contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Understand principles of educational management and leadership.
- Write fluently in an academic style.
- Analyze educational situations to identify problems.
- Assess evidence for claims in the field.
- Justify conclusions with appropriate arguments.
- Solve educational problems with critical thinking.
- Display intellectual independence.
- Make theoretical judgements based on evidence.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Complete papers and projects using research methodology.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate information from sources.
- Use appropriate resources for academic work.
- Plan and conduct research using basic techniques.
- Communicate research results effectively.
- Demonstrate knowledge of research approaches.
- Show skills for research and lifelong learning.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Interpret educational concepts in various contexts.
- Participate effectively in debates.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues.
- Stimulate thinking about education.
- Balance rights and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Foster recognition of educational priorities.
Integrated Assessment:
- Various assessments will be used including presentations, assignments, and exams.
- Final marks based on academic performance throughout modules.
- In line with institutional and Faculty assessment policies.
- Diverse assessment strategies will be integrated for module outcomes.
- Strategies may include presentations, essays, projects, and more.
- Each module will specify assessment details and criteria.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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