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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Education: Educational Philosophy

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
22855	Master of Education: Educational Philosophy
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
Master's Degree	Field 05 - Education, Training and Development		Adult Learning
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	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		2022-12-31

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

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with specialised knowledge in the areas of Educational Philosophy, Sociology of Education. Psychology of Education and History of Education.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

BA Ed / B. Ed or equivalent.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate the capacity to design, conduct and write dissertations that indicate their ability to identify and solve problems in education and that have practical applications in the societal context 2. Demonstrate an understanding of scientific procedures and an ability to cope with research techniques and appropriate technology 3. Demonstrate an understanding of literature related to the research problem 4. Demonstrate the ability to write a dissertation that is linguistically acceptable 5. Demonstrate competence in real methodological and conceptual skills clarity of expression and development of argument and sound judgement. Critical cross field outcomes Identify, analyse, formulate and solve convergent and divergent problems of living, of individual and societal kinds, creativity and innovatively should be emphasized

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Write research proposals that indicate that learners are able to identify a problem or problems in education and formulate research problems and subsets of problems 2. Formulate hypothesis 3. Select and utilise research instruments that are relevant in the research problems in education 4. Select and use appropriate data analysis methods to interpret the findings of an investigation 5. Conduct fieldwork during the actual investigation and interact with others as a member of a team during fieldwork 6. Report the findings of the investigation and formulae recommendations that emanate from the findings 7. Identify and analyse different scientific procedures in terms of the problem being researched 8. Critically read, interpret and analyse literature from different sources 9. Search for literature on the identified research problem 10. Compare the writings of different authors on the same related topic 11. Synthesise reading material on the topic being researched 12. Draw conclusions from different readings and indicate anomalies 13. Create a theoretical framework provided by the literature review 14. Compile a complete bibliography 15. Write a dissertation that shows that the learner can express him/herself clearly 16. Write a dissertation that is linguistically correct, acceptable and of a high standard 17. Write a dissertation that is technically well presented and has an acceptable layout 18. Show evidence of real methodological and conceptual skills 19. Show evidence of clarity of exposition and development of argument 20. Show evidence of sound judgement INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT A variety of continuous and cumulative assessment methods, take-home assignments, projects, group and individual work, written and oral examinations which will be utilised to evaluate whether learning outcomes have been attained. Portfolios Simulations Workplace assessments Written examinations Oral examinations Research project

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as entry point to a related qualification . M.A. Education PhD and D.Ed This qualification provides credits for the related qualification. M.A. Education PhD and D.Ed

MODERATION OPTIONS

State measures to ensure that assessment is fair, reliable and valid: A system of second examiners within the institution will be used, together with a system of external examination.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required: D.Ed and PhD Own staff and external examiners Career experience required: +/- 10 years teaching and extensive research experience Other criteria: Publications

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Venda

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