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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Education: Curriculum Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7195	Bachelor of Education: Curriculum Studies
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
Honours Degree	Field 05 - Education, Training and Development		Higher Education and Training
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 7	NQF Level 08	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

To enable a candidate at this level to

develop advanced academic and professional competence as curriculum and learning programme interpreters, designers, developers, implementers and evaluators.

equip learners with a working knowledge in the field of curriculum management on a micro, meso and macro level.

engage in relevant research topics, preparing them for postgraduate studies in this field.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree:
Any Bachelor's degree of 360 credits (BA, B Sc, B Com or B Ed (undergraduate, level 6a) or 480 credits (BA (Ed), B Com (Ed) or B Prim Ed, level 6b) which qualifies as a teaching qualification in terms of the appropriate school subjects or learning areas selected.
Other:
Any other qualification and appropriate practical experiences, which according to the programme manager, would be considered as being equivalent to a qualification at REQV 15.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

M Ed, with specialisation in Didactic Pedagogics

Learning outcomes:
1. Demonstration of a thorough understanding of the principles of curriculum.
2. Develop an own operational curriculum model with guiding principles for a particular target group and their learning needs.
3. Execute the different stages in the curriculum development cycle.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of outcomes-based programming for the South African context.
5. Embark on research related to curriculum issues which will prepare students for authentic research in masters and doctorate programmes.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
1. Identifying and solving problems in the field of teaching and training, in which responses display responsible decisions, using critical thinking skills.
2. Reflecting the ability to work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organization or community in the solving of problems which relate to classroom teaching, instructional design, learning programme development, classroom assessment and quality assurance.
3. Organising and managing oneself and one's actions related to scientific research, problem solving and investigation in the field of didactic pedagogics (educative teaching) responsibly and effectively.
4. The most important objective with research of this nature is to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information gathered during the investigation..
5. Another purpose of the research report is to supply evidence that the research is able to communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of especially a written presentation.
6. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the teaching and training scenario.
7. Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learners show work in which:

National and international perspectives on curriculum development and management are acknowledged.

Different curriculum models and their underpinning philosophies are analysed and evaluated.

Appropriate curriculum approaches for the South African education and training context are studied and generated.

Learners will be competent in outcomes-based programming. (SAQA compatible)

The different stages in curriculum development are executed appropriate for a B Ed level, namely:
- Situation-analysis and needs assessment for a particular target population
- Design
- Development
- Dissemination
- Implementation
- Evaluation and assessment

Integrated assessment:
Portfolios
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Students will submit a research report in the form of an essay as part of research done under supervision on a theme or topic appropriate to the field of study and focus area

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
All Masters degrees

Post Graduate Diploma in Education serves as an entry point to the related qualification
All Masters degrees serve as an entry point to the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

None

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Career experience required:
Demonstrated research proficiency in the teaching/training fields. Academically composed and competent to deal with the problems and field of study highlighted.

Other criteria:
Competent and experienced in the assessment of research reports, dissertations and theses.

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