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.
| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. |
- First Level
- All modules from Group A are compulsory, select TWO modules from Group B from the same subject field
(GCS1501 and IED1501; MTE1501 and MTE1502; SCC1501 and SCC1502; TEC1501 and TEC1502).
Module (Please click on the module to see further information and discussions on FR.) 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 PSC1501 - Practical Science for the Classroom Group B. Choose 2 modules from the same subject field. GCS1501 - Guidance, Counselling, and Life Skills Development IED1501 - Introduction to Environmental Education MTE1501 - Mathematics 1 for Teachers MTE1502 - Mathematics 2 for Teachers SCC1501 - Science for the Classroom 1 SCC1502 - Science for the Classroom 2 TEC1501 - Technology 1 for the classroom TEC1502 - Technology 2 for the classroom
Rules:
This Higher Certificate in Education is the only Higher Certificate articulating into the UNISA Bachelor of Education Senior Phase and FET qualification. 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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