Education Programme Information 2014

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Programme Information

2014

Education is the

most powerful weapon

which you can use to

change the world~ Nelson Mandela


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The Faculty of Education is currently developingnew programmes aligned with the policy Minimum

Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications(2011). Some of the new programmes will be offered in2014. We will keep you informed through the press.

1. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BEd) DEGREEHOW DO I GAIN ADMISSION TO THE BEd DEGREE AT UJ?

In order to gain access to the BEd programme, applicants arerequired to have the appropriate combination of recognised

National Senior Certificate (NSC) subjects as well as certainlevels of achievement in these subjects. The minimum entryrequirements for studies, as legislated by the governmentdo not guarantee a prospective student admission to thisprogramme.

Preliminary admission is based on the results obtained in thefinal Grade 11 examination. Actual admission is based on thefinal Grade 12 results.

Specific admission requirements for the Faculty ofEducation:

A valid National Senior Certicate (NSC) with admission fordegree purposes

The subjects to be used in the calculation of the APS are theprescribed seven subjects for the NSC.

The achievement rating of Life Orientation is divided by 2 incalculating the APS.

If an applicant has included more than the minimum ofthree electives in his/her NSC the four compulsories and thebest three electives are used.


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The following minimum subject and level requirementsapply:

Programmes MinimumAPS

Group A Group B

BEd inFoundationPhaseTeachingGr R-3;

BEd in

IntermediatePhaseTeachingGr 4 7;

BEd inSenior Phaseand FurtherEducationand Training

(High SchoolTeaching)Gr 7-12

26 withMathematicsOR 27 withMathema-ticalLiteracy

OR

5 4 3 4 4 4 4 4

Points are awarded according to the scale below

APS Scale 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Percantage

(%)

80-

100%

70-

79%

60-

69%

50-

59%

40-

49%

30-

39%

0-29%

WHAT ABOUT BURSARIES?The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme for Teachers enablesstudents of high academic promise and commitment toundertake initial teacher education and upon qualification toenter the service of provincial departments of education. Thebursaries are designed to help meet the national need for highcalibre teachers in priority areas.

For more information go to the website

www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za.

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Besides the usual merit bursaries of the University, the Facultyof Education also offers bursaries to students performing well

in their studies. Contact the bursary office at 011 559 3769 or atemail address [email protected].

Apart from the above-mentioned bursary options, the NationalStudent Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) may be contactedat 011 559 3642/3906/4035/3768/3578 on the Auckland ParkCampus (APK) and 011 559 5507/5509 on the Soweto Campus(SWC).

Email: [email protected]

Closing date for bursary applications is 1 November 2013.

Please note: Students must pay their own registration feesirrespective of whether they have applied for bursaries. Theregistration fee this year was R3350.00. This amount willincrease in 2014. You may phone the Enrolment Centre at011 559 4555 or email [email protected] to enquire about theregistration fee for 2014.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Please note that a separate application process is followed forinternational students. In addition to the above-mentioneddocuments, a study permit and medical insurance certificatemust be produced.

Contact the International Ofce at: 011 559 3129

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES

4 Years full- time study

WHERE WILL I STAY?Residence enquiries:

APK Womens residences: 011 559 2092;Mens residences: 011 559 2863

Soweto Womens and Mens residences: 011 559 5015

DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR APPLICATION

Certified copies of

Final Grade 12 results (if available) Grade 11 results Your ID document Academic record and Certicate of Conduct if previously

enrolled at another university.


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2. POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE INEDUCATION (PGCE)ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:1. POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION(FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (SCHOOL PHASE)GRADES 10 12)A first degree at level 6 (a minimum of 360 credits) with two

school-related teaching subjects at second year level OR

An approved National Diploma at level 6 (minimum 360credits) which includes two school-related teaching subjects atsecond year level. (We have to be consistent: either ON levelor AT level)

2. POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (SENIORPHASE) GRADES 7, 8 AND 9A first degree at level 6 (a minimum of 360 credits) with two

school-related teaching subjects, one at second year level andone at first year level OR

An approved National Diploma at level 6 (minimum 360credits) with two school-related teaching subjects, one atsecond year level and one at first year level.

Please note: Programme specific admission requirements apply tothe learning area methodologies and subject methodologies.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME:One year full-time or two years part-time

HOW CAN I APPLY?Contact the Student Enrolment Centre before 30 October 2013

at 011 559 4555 or email the centre at [email protected] application form will be sent to you. Please completeand return to the following address together with the otherdocuments needed plus a non-refundable application fee.

Faculty of EducationUniversity of JohannesburgPO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006

OR

Faculty of EducationUniversity of JohannesburgSoweto Campus (SWC), Private Bag X09, Bertshaw, 2013

If you are applying for residence at the University ofJohannesburg for the first time, a deposit of R750.00 must beincluded.

You can download an application form from the followingweb address: www.uj.ac.za.


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CONTACT DETAILS:Michell Struwig, Tel: 011 559 3587

Email: [email protected] note: Students who are employed full-time may only registerfor the part-time programme. If a student starts full-time workduring the year, the university must be informed in writing aboutthis in order to change the registration of the student to part- time.

The Orientation Seminar in January is compulsory.Prescribed periods of school experience must be completedin approved schools during the time of study. Students maybe expected to complete these periods of practical teaching

during university holidays. The university reserves the right toplace students in schools in line with the training needs.

3. BED HONOURS DEGREEADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelors degree plus a teachers diploma (at least 480credits at level 6) including Education 3 OR

A four-year bachelors degree, including teacher training (e.g.

BA(Ed) or BEd) (at least 480 credits at level 6) ORA recognised teachers diploma or diplomas equivalent to afour year teachers diploma (at least 480 credits at level 6) OR

A recognised teachers diploma and a three-year NationalTechnical Certificate (T3) (at least 480 credits at level 6) or anequivalent thereof.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:Students should provide proof of relevant academic

competence, namely 65% average in the majors of a priordegree or in the case of a diploma, a 65% average for all thesubjects/modules.

Educational Linguistics: At least one modern language atsecond year level.

Technology Education: Technical qualifications, 120 credits atlevel 6.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME:One year full-time or two years part-time

CONTACT DETAILS:Mr Gerald Miza, Tel: 011 559 3506Email: [email protected]


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BEd Hons specialisations:1. Curriculum

2. Democracy and Policy in Education

3. Education Management and Leadership

4. Inclusive Education

5. Educational Linguistic

6. Foundation Phase Education

7. Higher and Adult Education

8. Information and Communication Technology in Education

9. Life Orientation

10. Mathematics Education

11. Science Education

12. Technology Education

The BEd Honours programmes strive to consolidate anddeepen students expertise in Education as well as theiracademic and practical competence in the specialization withinEducation. It also strives to develop research capacity in themethodology of Education as field of study.

BEd HONOURS IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY(the closing date for application to this programme is 31 May

2013)The same entry requirements as for the other BEd Honoursprogrammes apply in this programme but with the followingadditional selection criteria:

In order to be selected for this degree a candidate must havePsychology 3 and Education 3.

Candidates who apply for this degree will undergo a selectionprocess. The selection process is based on previous academic

achievement, personal skills, interpersonal skills, the ability towork in a team and the potential to learn the necessary skills tobecome an effective counsellor.

The BEd Honours programme in Educational Psychologyserves to deepen and consolidate students expertise inEducation as well as academic and practical competence inEducational Psychology within Education as a field of practice.It also serves to develop research capacity in methodology and

techniques of Education as field of study.


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The purpose of the practicum is to develop core competenciesin the practical field of school counselling.

4. MED DEGREE / MPHIL DEGREEADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Prospective candidates will have obtained a BEd (Hons) OR

Prospective candidates will have obtained a suitable fouryear professional bachelors degree plus a teachers diploma/teaching qualification and work experience in the proposedfield of specialisation OR

Prospective candidates will have obtained a teachers diploma/teaching qualification, plus an appropriate honours degreeand work experience in the proposed field of specialisation.The Education knowledge of such candidates will be assessedby the Head of Department and the subject expert in theproposed field of specialisation and a reading programme maybe prescribed prior to registration.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

Academic performance: students need to have attained aminimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was notattained, prior learning and experience in the field may betaken into consideration and students could be allowed toregister based on a pre-registration research proposal which isaccepted by the academic department in which the student willbe registering.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMME: MED DEGREE

Full dissertation: A dissertation on an approved topic in thefield of Education. All students must attend a short learningprogramme in research methodology OR

Coursework and minor-dissertation: All students must attend ashort learning programme in research methodology.

Students choose one of the following broad areas inmodule work and minor dissertation or full dissertation.1. Curriculum Policy Evaluation

2. Inclusive Education3. Life and Career Orientation

4. Teacher Education

5. Educational Linguistics

6. Values and Human Rights in Education

7. Adult Education

8. Higher Education

9. Mathematics and Science Education

10. Philosophy of Education

11. Psychology of Learning


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12. Information and Communication Technology in Education

13. Foundation Phase education

14. Teaching Methodology

15. Mathematics Education (only full dissertation)16. Science Education (Natural, Physical and Life Sciences)

(only full dissertation)

17. Sociology of Education (only full dissertation)

18. Technology Education (only full dissertation)

19. Educational Management

20. Educational Psychology (coursework, minor dissertation and

internship). In order to register as an educational psychologist

with the Health Professions Council, the candidate must, apart

from having obtained the MEd (Educational Psychology) degree,also complete an internship at an institution approved by the

said Council. This internship does not, however, form part of the

requirements for obtaining the degree.

CONTACT DETAILS:Tel: 011 559 3251

5. DEd AND PhDDoctoral study requires a candidate to undertake research atan advanced academic level culminating in the production,defence and acceptance of a thesis. The defining characteristicof the qualification is that the candidate is required todemonstrate high-level research capability and make asignificant and original academic contribution to the field ofEducation.

DOCTOR EDUCATIONIS (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY)

RULES OF ACCESSProspective candidates will have obtained an MEd (EducationalPsychology).

Academic performance: students need to have attained aminimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was notattained, prior learning and experience in the field may betaken into consideration and students could be allowed toregister based on a pre-registration research proposal which is

accepted by the Department of Educational Psychology.


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Additional selection criteria

Applicants ability to communicate both in oral and written

format may be assessed in a screening procedure. Proficiencyin a word processing package and internet use is stronglyrecommended.

PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR (EDUCATION)

RULES OF ACCESS

Prospective candidates will have obtained an MEd OR

Prospective candidates will have obtained a teachers diploma/teaching qualification, plus an appropriate masters degree aswell as work experience in the field of study. The Educationknowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Headof Department and prospective supervisor and a readingprogramme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Academic performance: students need to have attained aminimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was notattained, prior learning and experience in the field may betaken into consideration and students could be allowed toregister based on a pre-registration research proposal whichis accepted by the Department in which the student will beregistering.Topics related to the following broad areas may beinvestigated:1. Adult Education2. Curriculum Studies

3. Inclusive Education4. Educational and Learning Support5. Educational Linguistics6. Educational Management7. ICT in Education8. Higher Education9. Learning Area Methodology10. Life and Career Orientation11. Mathematics Education

12. Philosophy of Education13. Psychology of Education14. Sociology of Education15. Science Education16. Teacher Education17. Technology Education18. Values and Human Rights Education19. Foundation Phase Education

CONTACT DETAILS:Tel: 011 559 3251

The Faculty of Education reserves the right tochange information in this brochure.

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Education Programme Information 2014