Advanced Certificate in Further Education and Training Teaching
Education, Training and Development - Schooling
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The Advanced Certificate in Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching aims to provide teachers with the opportunity to:
- Develop their academic and professional qualifications
- Enhance their knowledge and skills in FET phase teaching
- Explore a potential career change path
- Improve personal and social well-being
The program is designed to be vocationally-oriented, focusing on equipping teachers with the necessary understanding of general educational principles and specialized knowledge and skills for teaching in the FET phase. The curriculum aligns with the competences required of teachers as per the Policy on the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications. By offering this qualification, the institution seeks to address the country's need for better qualified and motivated FET phase teachers and contribute to deepening the knowledge base in this field through research.
All core and elective modules in the curriculum aim to ensure that teachers:
- Have a strong knowledge foundation in FET teaching
- Can apply their skills effectively in their professional settings
- Are prepared for more specialized further study opportunities
Rationale:
The Department of Basic Education emphasizes the importance of continuous professional and personal development for teachers to enhance their teaching practices and provide quality education to students. Many current practicing teachers lack subject knowledge and pedagogical skills, leading to a need for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
The Advanced Certificate in FET Teaching addresses this need and offers teachers a chance to:
- Enhance academic and teaching qualifications
- Improve knowledge and skills
- Explore new career paths
- Improve personal and social well-being
The program, delivered through open distance learning, aligns with market-related requirements, contributing to the institution's competitiveness in the national education market and solidifying its position as a leader in teacher education and training.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of a) the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories related to Further Education and Training Teaching (FET) phase teaching### b) how to apply the knowledge to enable effective teaching strategies and methods consonant with the FET phase context### and c) the origins and development of knowledge within the chosen field of study and the different schools of thought within the field.
- Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders within the school context, as well as the ability to communicate accurately and coherently while acknowledging respect for intellectual property conventions and rules applicable to plagiarism, both in a written and verbal format, when executing assignments and tasks.
- Organise, manage, teach and deal with identified problems in a class at the FET phase level effectively, applying appropriate values and acceptable conduct.
- Demonstrate insight into the challenges faced in FET phase education due to poverty, the deep rural placement of many schools, HIV/AIDS, language barriers, and cultural diversity.
- Monitor own learning progress and apply relevant learning strategies to realise all the outcomes of this qualification.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Explain and discuss different types of knowledge needed for FET phase teaching
- Apply knowledge in a practical classroom environment
- Compare and evaluate different schools of thought in FET phase teaching
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Identify and apply important principles of effective communication in a school context in written assignments
- Discuss learning content, strategies, problems, and possible solutions with learners and other relevant stakeholders in the school
- Submit an assignment adhering to all academic conventions
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Discuss scientific and theoretical knowledge and understanding of various aspects of teaching and learning in the FET phase
- Explain principles of good classroom management
- Explain principles of good classroom organization
- Apply effective classroom management, organization, teaching, and learning in an authentic classroom situation
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Identify the range of challenges faced in FET phase education within different South African contexts
- Discuss challenges teachers face when teaching in an environment with a high incidence of HIV/AIDS and poverty
- Evaluate and discuss possible solutions for identified challenges
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of own learning strategies
- Develop different strategies to improve own learning if needed
- Submit a reflective journal pertaining to the above
Integrated Assessment:
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Formative Assessment: Includes both formal and informal assessments to monitor learning progress and teaching effectiveness. Feedback from informal assessments will be used for improvement.
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Summative Assessment: Consists of written examinations or practical assignments. External examiners will moderate assessments to demonstrate achievement of Exit Level Outcomes. The institution's Assessment and Moderation Policy is applicable.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Certificate
- NQF Level
- 06
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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