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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Philosophy: Adult Learning and Global Change 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
86180  Master of Philosophy: Adult Learning and Global Change 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
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  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  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 
Purpose:
  • To encourage understanding of commonalities and differences across different contexts for adult learning.
  • To learn how to learn and teach globally.
  • To understand knowledge based societies and the implications for learning.
  • To appreciate the historical contexts of present developments and link these to students own sites of practice.
  • To adopt a multifaceted equity perspective on all issues of learning.
  • To learn to use teaching and learning technologies globally.
  • To develop cultural sensibilities and sensitivities.
  • To engage in reframing of own professional practices.
  • To create networks of relationships across countries and help establish a global community of adult learning practitioners and to challenge orthodoxies in adult learning theory and practice

    Rationale:
  • The programme is designed to respond to the global demand for practitioners who can foster learning in and across a wide range of different contexts.
  • The importance of ongoing, lifelong learning in the creation of 'learning organisations' and 'learning societies' has never before been more prominent. This is ensuring that the contexts of learning are expanding and changing.
  • With globalisation of economies and with the use of new technologies, practitioners are being called on to fulfil a variety of roles to support learning in new situations, across vast geographical and cultural divides.
  • The design of the programme is also an innovative response to global pressures for institutions to compete with one another for the same markets. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Understand selected theories of adult learning.
  • Understand the use of appropriate assessment tools of Adult Learning.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Reading Skills.
  • Presentation skills.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    Access to the programme can also be provided in terms of the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy and its admission criteria stipulated by Senate. In the Recognition of Prior Learning process students have to undergo a Portfolio Development Course to support the student's admission.

    Access to the Qualification:

    Master of Philosophy degree:
  • The degree Magister of Philosophy is open to candidates who do not satisfy the entrance requirements for the Master Education.
  • Candidates must be in possession of an Honours degree or a qualification deemed by the Senate to be the equivalent. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Master of Philosophy: Adult Learning and Global Change, NQF Level 8, 180 credits.

    Learning Components:
  • Adult Learning: Context and Perspectives.
  • Understanding Research.
  • Global/Local Learning.
  • Fostering Learning in Professional Practices.
  • Work and Learning.
  • Locating oneself in global learning.
  • Local options.
  • A research paper to be written on a relevant research topic. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    By the end of the programme, qualifying learners will:
  • Display critical understandings of the global adult learning contexts and their relationships to the local through written assignments.
  • Possess specialised knowledge of the major issues covered, demonstrated through examinations and assignments.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with peers across national boundaries through the production of joint assignments.
  • Display advanced research skills through the production of a substantial research paper.
  • Demonstrate abilities to reflect critically on own professional practices through continuous assessment tasks.

    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical thinking, have been made.
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, or organisation.
  • 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 written and/or oral presentation. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in Adult Learning and Global Change as outlined in the prescribed module descriptor. Lecturers set assignments, class tests and the final assessment papers in terms of module outcomes viz. Adequate level of relevant text comprehension to be demonstrated, adequate range of relevant sources to have been accessed and relevant problems to have been grasped, and appropriate theoretical and practical assignments and case studies as well as solutions to problems to have been presented.

    Integrated Assessment:

    The Faculty has adopted a Continuous Assessment System. Assessment consists of a number of assessment events administered throughout the year and a variety of assessment instruments are used (for example, tests, essays, and practical reports, project reports and oral presentations). 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The programme is designed to respond to the global demand for practitioners who can foster learning in and across a wide range of different contexts. This programme is setting up a model which is ensuring collaboration amongst four institutions where the curricula is determined together and the delivery of the programme is shared. These institutions are the Universities of the Western Cape, Linkoping (Sweden) British Columbia (Canada) and the University of Technology (Sidney: Australia). 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates vertically with all qualifications in the same discipline at NQF Level 8 of all other higher education institutions. The curriculum will be distinct from the Master of Education or Master of Philosophy in adult education and training that are currently offered at UWC. Upon completion a student may proceed with Doctor of Philosophy studies. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The programme will be moderated via a system of external peer review and evaluation. At least one internal supervisor/assessor and at least two external assessors will be appointed. The minimum qualifications for assessor will be a Doctor of Philosophy plus 3-5 years research experience in the specific focus area. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 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 the Western Cape 


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