The purpose of this qualification is to provide access, with a reasonable chance of success, to candidates with potential who otherwise would not meet the new minimum entry requirements. The curriculum is aimed at providing these students with the necessary basic skills to succeed within the Open Distance Learning (ODeL) environment and also some articulation into first-year undergraduate Degree/Diploma qualifications offered. The purpose of the learning therefore will be to enhance generic competencies within ODeL such as basic language and learning skills, information management skills, and teaching skills, as well as some elective subject knowledge.
- First Level
- All modules in Group A are compulsory, ONE module needs to be selected from Group B.
Module (Please click on the module to see further information) Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation Group A. Compulsory AFL1501 - Language Through an African Lens BPT1501 - Being a Professional Teacher CAD1501 - Child and Adolescent Development DPP1501 - Diversity, Pedagogy, and Practice EST1501 - Academic Proficiency in English for Student Teachers EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions INS1502 - Developing Information Skills for Lifelong Learning MTE1501 - Mathematics 1 for Teachers PSC1501 - Practical Science for the Classroom Group B. Choose ONE module from below ATH1501 - Art and Handwork GCS1501 - Guidance, Counselling, and Life Skills Development GRT1501 - Introduction to Grade R Teaching IED1501 - Introduction to Environmental Education
Rules:
This Higher Certificate in Education is the only Higher Certificate articulating into the UNISA Bachelor of Education Foundation and Intermediate phase qualifications. Students who completed the Higher Certificate in Education prior to the stream will still be considered for admission into the Bachelor of Education. For the Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase access, students must have MTE1501 or Matric Mathematics. Students should note that these are year modules except AFL1501, BPT1501, and EUP1501 and should be registered at the beginning of the year.
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