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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science: Science Education

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
18952	Bachelor of Science: Science Education
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda
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		Higher Education and Training
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2024-12-31

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

1. To prepare quality science and mathematics teachers for secondary level education.

2. To produce reflective practitioners that would form the nucleus for reform in those key subjects.

3. To equip the student on successful completion of the programme, with the requisite knowledge skills to pursue higher degree programmes either in science/mathematics education or in their specialist subject discipline, thus providing the student with more career choices.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Higher grade pass in Mathematical and Sciences.

Matriculation exemption

Teachers Diploma in mathematics.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Students are expected to:

1. Have clear understanding of the basis concepts and themes in the specific disciplines of science and (chemistry, Biology, Physics) and mathematics and problem solving skills.

2. Develop a point of view in science and mathematics teaching with emphasis on enquiry learning and teaching.

3. Translate the point of view into best practice through the use of variety of teaching methods, strategies and techniques.

4. Have gained insight and desire for advanced study in science and mathematics education.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

Skills acquired will be of benefit for addressing and resolving identified departmental projects that include teacher development and change in the context of teaching large under resourced science, technology and mathematics classes, girls participation and performance in science, mathematics and technology education.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Individual project work

2. Continuous assessment that involve problem solving tutorials and group work, class seminars, practical work and written tests

3. Final written examination for all the prescribed modules.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Simulations (Practice Teaching)

Workplace assessments (Practice Teaching)

Written examinations

Oral examinations

Other:

Written tests, project work and assignments

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification:

M.Ed (Sc.Ed)

M.Sc.Ed.

M.Sc (Science and Mathematics specialist areas)

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation of all examination papers.

External moderation of all marked scripts

Departmental discussion of examiners report and comments to assure quality validity and future improvement if any.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualification required:

Internal Assessor:
M.Sc / M. Ed (Sc.Ed) / PhD / D.Ed

External assessors:

PhD / D.Ed / M.Sc / M.Ed (Sc.Ed)

Career experience required:

Internal assessor must be at least of lecturer (or better) level, with at least five years teaching experience)

External assessors must be at least of senior lecturer and a minimum of five years university teaching experience in the relevant subject area.

Other criteria:

Must show evidence of active research work in related areas as for lecturer (internal)

Evidence of active research work in related area, a must for external examiner

Experience as external examine an added advantage

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Venda