Bachelor of Education Honours in Life Orientation
Education, Training and Development - Schooling
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Education Honours in Life Orientation is to equip teachers with specialised knowledge pertaining to diverse aspects and issues within the subject field of Life Orientation. The qualification also enables teachers to deliver the necessary integrated advanced pedagogical skills to teach this subject competently, anchored in sound Research Methodology, Design, and Practices recognized by the international scientific community. The qualification will develop the research capacity of teachers by enhancing their understanding of ontologies and practices related to relevant social theories and perspectives, research methodologies, relevant pedagogies, guidance and support strategies, and community engagement strategies.
Rationale:
Since Life Orientation is one of the compulsory subjects offered to all learners as part of the national school curriculum at Further Education and Training Level, there is a continuous need for well-qualified teachers in the subject to lead in the development and presentation of the subject and its various topics of interest. Life Orientation teachers are expected to:
- Guide and prepare learners to respond appropriately to life's responsibilities and opportunities.
- Equip learners to interact optimally on various levels.
- Guide learners to make informed and responsible decisions about health and well-being.
- Expose learners to constitutional rights and responsibilities, diversity issues, and personal development.
- Equip learners with knowledge, skills, and values for informed decision-making.
- Expose learners to study methods, assessment processes, and the value of physical activity.
The demand for teachers specializing in Life Orientation has increased, requiring not only subject content expertise but also advanced teaching-learning skills specific to Life Orientation. The Bachelor of Education Honours in Life Orientation aims to fulfill the need for more qualified teachers in the field. Graduates will contribute to personal, social, relational, and contextual development as agents of change. The qualification also prepares graduates for further postgraduate study at the Master's level in Life Orientation in Education.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge and engagement of guidance and support, community engagement, theories and perspectives in the field of Life Orientation.
- Critically evaluate and review sources of knowledge and processes regarding concepts of personal development, guidance and support, being agents of change and the promotion of wellbeing.
- Select, evaluate and apply appropriate theories and perspectives to advance the teaching practice in the field of Life Orientation.
- Understand and apply research methodologies, methods and procedures in a multi-method approach relevant to the field of Life Orientation.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Understand theories and perspectives underpinning Education and contextualise with specific reference to Life Orientation.
- Partake in active community engagement in the field of Life Orientation.
- Identify and contextualise theoretical paradigms, concepts, ideas, issues, and problems with specific reference to Life Orientation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of related theoretical paradigms, concepts, ideas, issues, and problems.
- Reflect on and address complexities and challenges of Life Orientation.
- Promote positive change within the field of Life Orientation.
- Apply theoretical knowledge of Community Engagement in the local Life Orientation context and understand global community imperatives.
- Investigate community environmental challenges affecting sociological and psychological well-being.
- Apply appropriate community engagement models to address complex issues in communities.
- Consider ethical issues related to community engagement.
- Critically evaluate and review knowledge within the field of Life Orientation.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Critically discuss personal development, guidance, and support processes.
- Act as agents of change in promoting well-being.
- Apply and evaluate different guidance and support skills and intervention methods.
- Address complex problems in a responsible, ethical manner.
- Operate effectively in a group to solve challenges.
- Manage a team/group/system to address guidance and support problems.
- Monitor progress and take responsibility for outcomes.
- Engage in ethical conduct within different cultural and social environments.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Discuss, analyse, and evaluate theories and perspectives relevant to Life Orientation.
- Address complex issues and facilitate positive change based on appropriate theories.
- Use teaching strategies applicable to Life Orientation.
- Review current theories and literature on Life Orientation Pedagogy.
- Analyse information from various sources to offer creative insights.
- Apply assessment strategies relevant to different fields of Life Orientation.
- Identify and address ethical issues in teaching strategies.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Demonstrate knowledge of research approaches and methodologies in education.
- Undertake a research project and identify educational problems.
- Collect, analyse, and evaluate information from primary and secondary sources.
- Communicate research results accurately.
- Choose appropriate research design, method, and data analysis strategy.
- Present ideas and arguments effectively in writing and verbally.
- Conduct integrated assessment to evaluate all Exit Level Outcomes.
Integrated Assessment:
- Theoretical and practical components will be assessed together.
- Various formative and summative assessment tools will be used, such as assignments, tests, case studies, and group discussions.
- Information retrieval, critical analysis projects, and communication skills will be assessed.
- Summative assessments in modules will include written and/or practical examinations.
- The mini-dissertation will evaluate critical application of theory and ability to find and integrate new information.
- Assessment will ensure evaluation of all Exit Level Outcomes in an integrated manner.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 128
- SAQA Source
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