Pgce At UNIVEN, The department focuses on training students who intend to qualify as educators to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) in various learning areas and subjects, and who will implement their methodological knowledge and skills of teaching at: Further Education and Training (FET) band in the B.ED-FET and PGCE programmes. The PGCE offers methodologies for Science subjects, Languages, Management Sciences and Life Orientation subjects.
The department also houses the Educational foundations modules which include: Philosophy of Education, Sociology of Education, Psychology of Education and History of Education at undergraduate levels for teacher trainees to cope with the needs of the community at large. This Department also upgrades qualifications of teachers through NPDE
The following is a list of academic programmes offered by the department.
- Diploma in School Library and Information Science (Dip Sc Lib)
- Bachelor of Education Further Education and Training (BEDFET)
- Bachelor of Education Honors Guidance and Counseling (BEDGC)
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Master of Education Teacher Education (MEdTE)
Bachelor of Education Further Education and Training (BEd FET)
Description
This is a comprehensive four year undergraduate degree. The degree prepares teachers who qualify to teach at both Senior Phases, and Further Education and Training (FET) band.
The degree carries 480 credits.
Duration
The BED FET is a four year degree programme on full time basis.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the degree:
* The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education (Umalusi) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59 %) or better in four subjects. In addition, applicants must have a minimum point score of 30. A grade 12 certificate with exemption is required if grade 12 has been achieved before 2008
- Students are admitted through conditional, age exemption of 23 years.
- Students should have successfully completed Humanities, Management Sciences and Law Foundation. This a bridging programme for students who failed to obtain matric/grade 12 exemption.
Bachelor of Education (B.ED) Honours
Description
The B.ED (Hons) is the first postgraduate degree in the field of education.
Each qualification carries 120 credits.
Admission requirements
- Students must be in possession of a recognized University degree and a teacher qualification
- A four year integrated teaching qualification
- An advanced certificate in education.
Duration of the programme
Each degree is offered for the duration of a minimum of two years full-time.
Assessment
Assessment will be according to the university rules.
Modules Offered
Bachelor of Education Further Education and Training (BEd FET)
| Year | Semester | Module Code | Module Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year | Semester 1 | EHD 1521 IEH 1521 ECS 1541 | Psychology of Education History of Education English Communication Skills |
| Semester 2 | SFE 1621 EPH 1621 ECS 1642 | Sociology of Education Philosophy of Education English Communication Skills | |
| 2nd year | Semester 1 | SOE 2521 PHE 2521 ETL 2621 | Sociology of Education Philosophy of Education Preparation of Teaching Practice-Observation |
| Semester 2 | HDC 2621 ECT 2621 ETL 2621 | History of Education Psychology of Education Preparation of Teaching Practice-Observation | |
| 3rd year | Semester 1 | ESP 3521 EHC 3521 ETL 3521 ETL 3511 PSC 3521 | Sociology of Education History of Education Preparation of Teaching Strategies Preparation of Teaching Practice-Observation Computer Literacy |
| Semester 2 | ETE 3621 EMT 3621 ETL 3621 PSC 3621 | Psychology of Education Philosophy of Education Preparation of Teaching Practice-Obsertation Computer Literacy | |
| 4th year | Semester 1 | ECT 4521 PSG 4521 ETL 4521 HIV 4521 ETP 4521 | English Competence for Teachers School Management Teaching and Learning Strategies HIV/AIDS Education for Teachers Teaching Practice |
| Semester 2 | ETC 4621 ETP 4621 PSG 4621 CTP 4621 HIV 4621 | Teaching and Learning Strategies Educational Teaching Practice School Management Curriculum Theory and Practice HIV and AIDS Education | |
| One Optional Module from | SPE 4621 MCE 4621 DME 462 SCL 46211 RED 4621 | Sports Education Music Education Drama Education School Librarianship Science of Religions |
Bachelor of Education Honors Guidance and Counseling (BEDGC)
| Year | Semester | Module Code | Module Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year | Semester 1 | EDR 5521 GTP 5521 GHD 5521 | Educational Research Counseling Theory and Practice Human Growth and Development |
| Semester 2 | EDR 5621 GVC 5621 GHD 5521 | Educational Research Counseling Orphans and Vulnerable Children Human Growth and Development | |
| 2nd year | Semester 1 | GDM 5521 GCA 5521 GCD 5521 | Developing and Managing Schools Guidance Programme Counseling Children and Adolescents Careers Counseling and Development |
| Year Module | REP 5000 | Research Project |
Master of Education Teacher Education (MEdTE)
| Year | Semester | Module Code | Module Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year | Semester 1 | TEC 6521 GTE 6521 RTL 6521 STE 6521 | Teacher Education Curriculum Growth of Teacher Education in South Africa Research on Teacher Learning Supervision in Teacher Education |
| Semester 2 | RTL 6621 STE 6621 | Research on Teacher Learning Supervision on Teacher Education | |
| 2nd year | Year Course | REP 5000 | Research Project |
| Designation | Name | Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Dr MA Ravhudzulo | Tel: +27 15 962 8048 Email: [email protected] |
| RJ Monobe | Email: [email protected] | |
| Dr AP Kutame | Tel: +27 15 962 8715 Email: [email protected] | |
| Dr N.F Litshani | Tel: Email: [email protected] | |
| Mr SK Muthambi | Tel: +27 15 962 8485 Email: [email protected] |