Education, Training and Development - Schooling
The purpose of the qualification is to equip learners with a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence relevant to History Education, as well as to understand the important role of research and specialized skills where they will explore key issues and processes within History Education. By collecting, analyzing, organizing, and critically evaluating information, learners will come to develop and demonstrate an advanced and reflective competence of subject matter and research methodologies in order to offer creative insights, rigorous interpretations, and solutions to problems and issues in History Education.
Learners will plan, conduct, and report on a research project under supervision which will address contemporary and critical questions in History Education. This qualification will further aim to foster a high level of indigenous knowledge systems by acknowledging the rich history and heritage of South Africa thereby infusing the principles and practices of social and environmental justice and human rights as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Furthermore, the qualification aims to prepare learners on innovative ways on how to apply and integrate technology in History Education.
The modules on educational research, in general and in History Education in particular, and the research project included in the curriculum, will contribute to the development of the learner's competences as independent researchers in the field of History Education. The curriculum also includes modules providing for broadening and deepening the learner's expertise in the methodology and pedagogy of History, thus developing the ability to become an academic leader and expert in the field of History Education. This is supplemented by the curriculum content focusing on deepening the learner's content knowledge of and practical skills in History Education. The learners will also be provided with sufficient depth of knowledge and skills to provide for continued personal intellectual growth and the opportunity for further postgraduate study at NQF Level 9 and further.
History is one of the key subjects offered at secondary school level and there is a need for well-qualified teachers in the subject who can lead in the further development of the subject. This qualification endeavors to offer and cultivate a teaching-learning environment that is hospitable to diverse socio-conventional and linguistic interests and activities. It aims to foster a high level of indigenous knowledge systems by acknowledging the rich history and heritage of South Africa thereby infusing the principles and practices of social and environmental justice and human rights as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Furthermore, the qualification aims to prepare learners on innovative ways on how to use and integrate technology in the teaching and assessing of subject matter content.
Learners will have the opportunity to plan, conduct, and report on a research project under supervision, which will address critical issues in History teaching. In conclusion, this qualification will enable learners for further post-graduate studies at Master's Level and beyond in the field of History education.
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