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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Doctor of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
115177  Doctor of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Zululand 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Schooling 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The defining characteristic of a general doctoral degree in the field of education is that it requires the learner to demonstrate high-level research competence and to make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of knowledge or in a sub-field of education. The research, which may be purely discipline-based, or multidisciplinary, or applied research, must be undertaken at the most advanced academic level, culminating in the production, defence and acceptance of a thesis. The learner should demonstrate research skills which should satisfy peer reviews and merit publication. The general doctoral qualification in the field of education should equip the learner with knowledge and skills to supervise the research of others in his/her area of specialisation.

Rationale:
The qualification that is currently being offered in the Faculty of Education is the Doctor of Education: Mathematics, Science and Technology. The University is required to align this qualification with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ). The qualification includes the specialisations of Mathematics, Science and Technology. The D.Ed. will provide professional educators, leaders and academics with high-level research skills which will enable the learner to make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of education or in a sub-field of education. The learner should be able to integrate theory and practice through the application of theoretical knowledge in highly complex problems in professional contexts.

The qualification intends to accredit advanced and specialised academic, professional and occupational study of aspects of science education. It prioritises independent research and prepares learners for further post-doctoral studies. Given the different levels of preparation offered to educators, it could, therefore, serve as a critical bridge between pre-service professional education and advanced research activities. Consequently, a primary function of this qualification is to ensure that educators have the competence required for independent research at higher levels. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum admission requirement for this qualification is:
  • Master of Education, NQF Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Undertakes research at the most advanced academic level, leading to the acceptance of a thesis.
    2. Demonstrates high-level research capability.
    3. Makes a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of a discipline or field.
    4. Integrate theory and practice through the application of theoretical knowledge.
    5. Satisfy peer reviews and merit publication.
    6. Demonstrates an ability to supervise and evaluate research conducted by others in the area of specialization. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Apply sophisticated knowledge and research methodologies to solve complex, unfamiliar territories.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Apply knowledge and theory accurately to new contexts.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Interrogate existing knowledge boundaries and practices and create responses to problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Uniquely contribute to the discipline and provide research leadership within a field or across disciplines.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Demonstrate high levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability intellectual independence.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Challenge complexities and contradictions in the knowledge base.

    Integrated Assessment:
    In achieving the learning outcomes, learners are required to comply with the minimum assessments set for the level of the qualification, as per the Institution's Assessment Policy.

    The assessment takes place through the theses in which the learner is expected to show competency in all outcomes and specifically to present integrated research findings that are interpreted and linked to the existing literature across the entire area of the investigation. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:

    This qualification allows possibilities for horizontal articulation:
  • Cognate Doctor of Education, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Zululand 


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