Bachelor of Education Honours in Language Education
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Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Education Honours in Language Education
Purpose:
The Bachelor of Education Honours in Language Education is designed to prepare teachers for research-based studies. It is intended to consolidate and deepen the knowledge of teachers in Language Education as a part-discipline of education and to enable them to develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques. The qualification, therefore, focuses on a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence which includes designing, executing and reporting research at NQF Level 8. With the acquired skills, teachers will be able to participate in the design of qualifications and learning programmes aimed at developing learners' language ability by adding new knowledge to the existing field.
Rationale:
The Bachelor of Education Honours in Language Education equips educators with knowledge and skills to teach and assess learners and conduct research in various schools and institutions. The inclusion of all eleven official languages into the curriculum of South African schools means that well-qualified and proficient teachers of African Languages are needed to promote learners' proficiency in the African languages. These teachers of African languages must not only be proficient themselves in the African Languages that they will teach but must also be up-to-date with the latest methods and techniques in the teaching of those languages. This qualification, therefore, includes African Languages and the research may be done into the teaching of a specific African Language thereby contributing to the body of knowledge about the teaching and learning of African languages. This should result in more effective teaching and learning of African languages and assist learners to meet the demands associated with passing their Home Language. This qualification, therefore, will give rise to experts in all African Languages who will also be engaged in research to contribute to the body of knowledge in their specific language(s).
Outcomes
- Evaluate knowledge of educational matters and issues in Language Education.
- Conduct an independent research inquiry in Language Education and report findings in academically appropriate ways.
- Design and carry out assessment t strategies in line with current language acquisition theories.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Language educational situations are appropriately analysed to identify problems.
- Language educational problems are solved using critical and creative thinking to arrive at responsible decisions.
- Sound theoretical judgments and evaluations are made based on evidence.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Basic research techniques are used to plan and conduct a research topic.
- Language education-related information from primary and secondary sources is collected, analyzed, organized, and critically evaluated.
- Research results are accurately and reliably communicated through written reports and oral presentations.
- Knowledge of different research approaches in the field of Language Education is appropriately applied.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- A variety of assessment methods is employed.
- The learner's ability and performance are evaluated and assessed, and personal learning is reflected upon.
- Skills are assessed through practical tasks.
- Learning of individual children, groups, and classes is prepared, planned, taught, and assessed.
- Different forms of assessment are identified and applied.
Integrated Assessment:
- Learning and assessment will be integrated across Exit Level Outcomes within the qualification.
- Formative assessments will ensure continuous learning and feedback to candidates.
- Summative assessments will be used to assess the attainment of the Exit Level Outcomes.
- Assessments should evaluate the candidate's ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge, competencies, and attitudes represented by the Exit-Level Outcomes, either as a whole or as components of the qualification.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 128
- SAQA Source
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