Education, Training and Development - Schooling
The purpose of the qualification is to equip the learner with a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence with regard to relevant aspects of Computer Applications Technology, thus consolidating and deepening the learner's expertise in Computer Applications Technology. Furthermore, the qualification will enable the learners to understand the important role of research in Education, particularly in Computer Applications Technology, and to be able to perform authentic evaluations and independent educational research under supervision, specifically with regard to actual and relevant problems in Computer Applications Technology. The qualification aims to foster progressive thinking in the field of education, particularly in Computer Applications Technology, by developing a cadre of scholars with a wider and deeper understanding of the transformation of education. The following modules in educational research, and in Computer Applications Technology in particular, as well as the research project, will contribute to the development of the learner's competences as independent researcher in the field of Computer Applications Technology. The curriculum also includes modules providing for broadening and deepening the learner's expertise in the methodology and pedagogy of Computer Applications Technology, thus developing the ability to become an academic leader and expert in the field of Computer Applications Technology. This is supplemented by the curriculum content focusing on deepening the learner's content knowledge of and practical skill in Computer Applications Technology.
The inclusion of Computer Applications Technology in the national school curriculum serves the purpose of developing, apart from technology and information skills, the teachers' problem-solving, creative, and higher order thinking skills. Due to a high number of learners at school opting to take this subject, is placing a high demand on the need for teachers. However, there is a lack of adequately qualified teachers as well as a lack of highly skilled teachers for this subject. Thus this qualification aims at fulfilling the need for specialised teachers in Computer Applications Technology. This qualification also prepares learners for further postgraduate studies at Master's level and beyond, specifically in the field of Computer Applications Technology.
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