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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Higher Diploma: Education: Science Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1457	National Higher Diploma: Education: Science Studies
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Higher Diploma	Field 05 - Education, Training and Development		Higher Education and Training
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

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 qualifying learner will be competent ot facilitate teaching and learning within an elected area of specialisation in the General (senior phase) and Further Education and Training Bands

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

At least 360 credits of which 60 credits are on NQF level 6, in related fields of knowledge and skill in a specialisation area of teacher education. If Mathematics I is selected, Mathematics on NQF 4 is a pre-requisite.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit level outcomes:
The level successful learner is able to facilitate learning
Design and develop curricula
Demonstrate the ability to facilitate learning within the natural science area

Specific outcomes:
Create and provide various teaching and learning opportunities
Provide continuous, summative and formative assessment
Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development
Select and develop advanced teaching and learning material/ media
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, principles, processes and procedures relevant to any option stated below: three electives chosen form the list below, two electives, one elective
(list of electives -Mathematics, Biology, Physical Science)
Demonstrate the ability to facilitate learning within two of the above mentioned areas of specialisation

Critical outcomes:
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions (using critical and creative thinking) have been made
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation
Use science and technology efectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the envrionment and the health of others
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Theoretical knowledge of various teaching and learning strategies and methods are demonstrated.
Presentations given and demonstrations performed comprehensibly.
Adequate provision has been made for the incorporation of the critical cross-field outcomes.
The concepts, principles and procedures underlying formative, summative and continous assessment have been described comprehensively by using the appropriate terminology
Knowledge of curriculum development process and principles are demonstrated
Learning needs are identified correctly
The process of curriculum development (on micro- level) applied correctly to a specific area of learning
Appropriate visual materials for teaching and learning in various situations are selected
Proof of effective design and use of materials/ media is given
Visual and audio-visual materials and media for several learning programmes designed and developed according to educational principles
Concepts, principles and procedures relevant to the specific area of specialisation described and explained accordingly
Theoretical and practical knowlegde and skills applied in practice according to desired standards
The ability applied various teaching and learning strategies relevant to areas of specialisation is demonstrated
Didactic principles, different teaching and learning strategies, long and short term planning and lesson preparation as well as integrated facilitation skills and assessment related to the specialised areas, applied in real life situations.
Appropriate learning support material relevant to area of specialisation selected, prepared, designed and developed

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Progresses vertically to B Degree in Education
Articulates horizontally with a number of other Advanced and Further Diplomas in Education

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal moderation for NQF level 5 (50 credits)
External moderation for NQF level 6 (70 credits)
SERTEC Quality Assurance

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Complies with the requirements of the external accreditation body (SERTEC)
Assessors will demonstrate the ability to:

develop assessment strategies

prepare learners for assessment

execute pre-developed assessment

monitor assessment

execute integrated assessment

moderate the assessment process

supply feedback and reporting

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
shown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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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.

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