SAQA

All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.

SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Education: Subject Didactics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15552	Bachelor of Education: Subject Didactics
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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 First Degree	Field 05 - Education, Training and Development		Schooling
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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 "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2029-06-30

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 purpose of the qualification is to
Provide a candidate at this level with specialised competence in planning, implement and assessing learning opportunities in teaching and training in his/her field of study.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree: BA, B Sc, B Com, B Prim Ed
Other:
H.E.D. (Higher Education Diploma)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

B Ed (Subject Didactics)

Learning outcomes:
1. A B Ed (Subject Didactics) graduate is able to apply current theories of instruction and learning and assessment in a teaching or training context.
2. A B Ed (Subject Didactics) graduate is able to plan and implement a variety of strategies for effective instruction and learning in a teaching or training context.
3. A B Ed (Subject Didactics) graduate is able to implement a variety of assessment procedures in teaching and training.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
1. Identifying and solving problems related to instruction and learning displaying responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking.
2. Communicating effectively by using visual or language skills in the modes of oral or written persuasion.
3. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
4. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
5. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. A range of assessment modalities to ascertain whether the candidate is versatile in his/her understanding of current theories of instruction and learning and of the theoretical assumptions that underpin assessment.
2. Extensive measurement of the candidate's ability to plan for effective instruction and learning and to implement strategies effectively in a simulated or authentic context; demonstration in practical sessions of skills in designing and implementing expository teaching; guided discovery, discussion strategies and enquiry teaching (problem solving strategies).
3. Practical demonstration of applied knowledge of assessment techniques in the candidate's field of specialisation.

Integrated assessment:
Portfolios
Simulations
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Formative assessment
Mini-dissertation or essay

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
M Ed (Subject Didactics)

M Ed (Subject Didactics) serves as an entry point to the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

Use of extended memoranda
Peer assessment
External examination

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
D Ed or Ph D in Subject Didactics or related subject fields

Career experience required:
Academic experience (university, college of education or tertiary education experience and experience in the field of subject teaching)

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

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 Pretoria