Bachelor of Education Honours in Technology Education
Education, Training and Development - Schooling
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose: The Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Hons) in Technology Education aims to develop teachers who can conduct small research projects and enhance their academic and teaching knowledge in alignment with the Policy on the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ). The program seeks to establish a strong foundation for teachers to comprehend and analyze concepts and theoretical frameworks in Education, providing them with a deeper understanding of the principles that support Technology Education. Additionally, the qualification aims to cultivate cognitive skills relevant to the field of Technology Education, empowering teachers to address authentic technological challenges within real-world contexts and make significant contributions to society.
Rationale: The International Technology Education Association highlights the increasing gap in technological proficiency between teachers, the general public, and technological innovators. In today's rapidly changing technological landscape, it is essential for individuals to possess technological literacy to make informed decisions about technology usage and development. Technological literacy, as emphasized in the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), is crucial for individuals, communities, national economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The BEd Hons in Technology Education is designed to address this need by equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills to enhance technological literacy among citizens, thereby contributing to the advancement of society as a whole.
Outcomes
- Critically analyse and evaluate both conceptual and procedural knowledge in Technology Education of learners
- Carry out independent research in Technology Education and report the results in written report.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and reflect on the learners' cognitive skills that are needed when using technology.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Understanding of concepts and procedures supporting Technology Education
- Solving authentic technological problems
- Systematic articulation of design processes
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Development of research projects displaying awareness of research approaches and methodology
- Gathering, arranging, analyzing, and critically evaluating information from primary and secondary sources
- Innovative and precise presentation of research results
- Justifiable clarification of relevant literature in Technology Education
- Locating Technology Education in a suitable theoretical framework
- Articulation of different educational environments for technology knowledge
- Logical discussion of ideas and opinions regarding theory and practice
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Understanding and comparison of emerging classroom technologies with own practice
- Demonstration of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for digital age work and learning
- Planning, designing, and assessing effective learning environments and experiences
- Implementation of curriculum methods using technology for maximized learning
- Application of technology for various assessment and evaluation strategies
- Understanding of social, ethical, and legal issues surrounding technology
- Facilitation of instruction in new literacies within digital interactive learning environments
Integrated Assessment:
- Integration of learning and assessment to evaluate Exit Level Outcomes
- Formative assessments for continuous learning and feedback
- Summative assessments for judgment on learning at Exit Level Outcomes
- Assessment of candidate's ability to integrate knowledge, competencies, and attitudes represented by Exit-Level Outcomes
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 128
- SAQA Source
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