Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Understanding of Latest Developments and Trends:
  • Demonstrated understanding of the latest developments and trends in Foundation Phase teaching and learning.
• Application of Developmental Theories:
  • Applied knowledge of developmental theories, including theories of play.
• Language Learning and Teaching:
  • Demonstrated understanding of language learning and teaching, language acquisition, and children's literature as a genre.
• Reading and Writing Lesson Planning:
  • Planned and prepared reading and writing lessons across the Foundation Phase curriculum.
• Mathematics Teaching Approaches:
  • Applied different approaches to teaching Mathematics.
• Life Skills Understanding and Application:
  • Understood and applied Life Skills in the Foundation Phase.
• Identification of Factors Impacting Development:
  • Identified factors impacting on the development of the child.
• Understanding of Barriers to Learning:
  • Understood barriers to learning and the concept of learner support.
• Support for Learners with Barriers:
  • Identified, planned for, and supported Foundation Phase learners with barriers to learning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Understanding and Application of Theories:
  • Understood and applied theories of Foundation Phase learning and teaching.
• Resource Identification and Utilization:
  • Identified available resources and suitable content for teaching Language, Mathematics, and Life Skills.
• Learning Programme Planning:
  • Planned, organized, and managed learning programmes for Grades R, 1, 2, and 3.
• Technological Literacy Development:
  • Provided for the development of technological literacy in classroom activities.
• Diversity Accommodation:
  • Organized a classroom to accommodate diversity.
• Classroom Management:
  • Managed diversity and discipline in the classroom in a values-driven way.
• Comprehensive Curriculum Teaching:
  • Taught all aspects of the Foundation Phase curriculum.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Application of Social and Community Theories:
  • Identified and applied social and community theories.
• Parent and Service Provider Communication:
  • Created opportunities for communicating with and involving parents and service providers in relevant education activities.
• Partnership Development:
  • Created partnerships with others to identify ways of providing support to communities.
• Communication Skills:
  • Communicated clearly and consistently on all aspects of teaching practice within the classroom, school, and community.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Technology Utilization for Information Management:
  • Used technology to access, select, and manage information.
• Knowledge of Academic Conventions:
  • Demonstrated and applied knowledge of academic conventions by reading and writing clearly and coherently.
• Research Proposal Writing:
  • Identified possible research themes and wrote a research proposal.
• Research Techniques Application:
  • Applied appropriate research techniques and conducted research.
• Academic Literacy Application:
  • Applied key features of academic and information literacy in a research project.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Demonstration of Understanding of Laws and Policies:
  • Demonstrated an understanding of laws and policies affecting equality, equity, and diversity in South Africa.
• Access and Application of Relevant Policies:
  • Accessed, interpreted, and applied relevant policies, laws, and regulations applicable to education.
• Compliance with Policy in Material Planning:
  • Planned and produced Foundation Phase learning materials compliant with relevant policy.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Assessment of Language, Math, and Life Skills Learning:
  • Assessed language learning, Mathematical learning, and Life Skills learning on a continuous basis.
• Self-Reflection:
  • Conducted on-going self-assessment to reflect on own learning.
• Use of Assessment Results:
  • Used assessment results to improve learning and teaching and adapt to evolving circumstances.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Demonstration of Knowledge of Human Spirituality and Religions:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of human spirituality and religions.
• Professional Communication and Work:
  • Worked and communicated with others in a professional, respectful manner.
• Philosophy of Teaching Formulation:
  • Used existing philosophies of education to formulate a personal philosophy of teaching integrating religious values.
• Application of Religious Values:
  • Used and applied religious values as the foundation of wisdom and ethical behavior.

Integrated Assessment:

• Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Integration:
  • Integrated teaching, learning, and assessment on a continuous basis.
• Assessment Tasks:
  • Consist of individual work, cooperative work, or group work integrating research and reporting.
• Applied and Integrated Assessment Focus:
  • Focused on applied and integrated competence.
• Assessment Evidence:
  • Includes assignments, examinations, observations, portfolios, research papers, and practical teaching situations.
• Final Assessment Characteristics:
  • Assesses teaching competence, integration of knowledge and skills, and reflective competence.
• Assessment Criteria and Evidence:
  • Require candidates to generate, explore, consider options, identify appropriate actions, explain selections, perform actions, evaluate performance, reflect, and develop future plans.