Education, Training and Development - Schooling
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for research-based postgraduate studies in Science Education. It is designed to consolidate and deepen a learner's knowledge and to develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of the field. It aims to cultivate an innovative, socially responsible, reflective, and reflexive researcher who can demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary, historical, and socio-political issues, as well as scholarly research in Science Education. The qualification equips learners to read and write critically and to design and implement a research process relevant to the field of study. The Exit Level Outcomes and associated assessment criteria are intended to prepare learners for a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence in addressing the challenges in Science Education.
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
The Bachelor of Education Honours in Science Education aims to meet the professional development needs of teachers by emphasizing researcher development in Science Education. Given the current challenges in the South African educational landscape, it is essential for teachers to critically address educational concerns and be capable of generating new knowledge through research. Therefore, nurturing teachers as researchers is crucial for improvement both within classrooms and in the broader educational context. This qualification seeks to promote a culture of research, scholarship, and innovation by providing teachers with the skills to enhance their ability to identify, conduct, and develop research-based solutions to the challenges encountered in Science Education.
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