Education, Training and Development - Schooling
The Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Technology Education is intended to prepare learners for research-based Postgraduate study in the field of Technology Education. This will serve to consolidate and deepen the educator's expertise in Technology Education and develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques in this area. The qualification demands a high level of intellectual independence and theoretical engagement, thus preparing the learner for access to further study for a Master's Degree.
The school community recognizes the importance of providing a postgraduate qualification in Technology Education. There is a scarcity of teachers with professional knowledge, expertise, and leadership skills in this field. The main goal of the qualification is to meet the needs of Technology Educators who wish to enhance their professionalism in light of developments in the field.
A needs analysis conducted at schools indicated that most educators feel the need for further studies and expert advancement in Technology Education. This qualification will enable teachers to "strive for excellence" in the area of Technology Education.
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