Short programmes offered by public Universities for CPD-March Short programmes offered by the NWU for the Continuing Professional Development of Teachers Name of University: North-West University Contact Person(s) for Continuing Professional Development programmes at your University (provide for all campuses if appropriate by adding rows to the Name of Campus: Potchefstroom Name: Sampie Lundie e-mail address: sampie.lundie@nwu.ac.za Telephone number: 018 299 4736 / 0832999004 Name of short programme Brief Description of purpose and contents Duration (contact hours/ credits) Offered/ planned ACCREDITED ASSESSOR COURSE: CONDUCT OUTCOME ASSESSMENT: SAQA UNIT STANDARD 115753, DESIGN AND DEVELOP OUTCOME ASSESSMENT: SAQA UNIT STANDARD 115755 PURPOSE The purpose of the Assessment Course is to make assessment as practically achievable as possible for educators within schools. The content and quality of the training material has been compiled in such a way that it enables the educators, who have completed this course, to apply the newly acquired knowledge and skills directly to their specific learning areas /subjects and also apply such as quality instruction and supporting material. PROGRAMME CONTENT: Study Unit 1: Theoretical Underpinning of Assessment Study Unit 2: Plan and Prepare for assessment, Assessment Plan, Programme and Strategies Study Unit 3: Analysis, Recording and Reporting, Assessment Practices, IQMS Unit 4: Review of Assessment , Assessment Policy DURATION: Semester course which includes four one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: Registration as an accredited assessor This short course is accredited and certified by the North-West University as well as the ETQA (ETDP-SETA) The level 7, 32 credit course leads to the mastering of other qualifications, such as a PGCE, BTD-degree as well as an Advanced Certificate of Education (ACE) The course is endorsed by the African Council for Educators (SACE) CREDITS: This is a Level 6, 16 credits short course OFFERED: The NWU is currently in the process of training officials (subject advisors, circuit managers and psychologists) and teachers at various provinces (Western Cape, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and KZN) and in Namibia. • 1000 teachers are trained per annum
Registration as an accredited moderator This short course is accredited and certified by the North-West University as well as the ETQA (ETDP-SETA). The course is endorsed by the South African Council for Educators (SACE). CONDUCT MODERATION WITHIN AN OUTCOME BASED ASSESSMENT SYSTEM: SAQA UNIT STANDARD 115759 PURPOSE: The purpose of the course is to maintain the quality of standards in schools and education departments by implementing an Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS). The content and quality of the training material have been compiled in such a manner that assessors, who have completed this course, can apply the newly acquired knowledge and skills directly to the verification of Assessment which includes continuous, internal and external moderation. PROGRAMME CONTENT: The program outcomes aim to enable the learners to understand and conduct moderation within the context of the Assessment system. Demonstrate an understanding of Moderation within an Outcomes Assessment System Planning and preparing for moderation Conduct moderation Advising and supporting of assessors Reporting, recording and administration of moderation Reflecting on moderation systems and processes DURATION: Semester course which includes three one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of three months during the semester. OFFERED: The NWU is currently in the process of training officials (subject advisors, circuit managers and psychologists) and teachers at various provinces (Western Cape, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and KZN) and in Namibia.
development and structuring The role of SIAS in the support Process Other support programmes Study unit 3 Learner support practice INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: Disabilities and Learning difficulties in Education (LSDL 528) PURPOSE To empower educators with an overview of disabilities and learning difficulties that may prevent learners from functioning optimally in educational context and how to support learners experiencing these and other similar barriers to learning. PROGRAMME CONTENT: Study Unit 1: Physical and intellectual disabilities unit 2 Sensory disabilities Study unit 3 Learning impairment Study unit 4 Learning differences unit 5 Oral and second-language difficulties Study unit 6 Reading difficulties Study unit 7 Written language difficulties unit 8 Difficulties in mathematical literacy and mathematics (MLM) DURATION Year course which includes two one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 16 Credits awarded to this short course. This short course is certified by the North-West The 16 credits can serve as RPL within the NQF Level 7, HonsBEd Degree Programme OFFERED: Because NWU SCTE is an Open Distance Learning institution the will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an there for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa LEARNER SUPPORT: Inclusive Education A policy perspective (LSIE 518) PURPOSE This course provides an overview of the policy on inclusive education, with specific reference to an inclusive support structure, the role of the parents and the community in supporting learners experiencing barriers to learning and development, inclusive classroom practices and procedures, curriculum support, the screening, identification and assessment procedures, and the relationship between inclusive education and education (OBE). PROGRAMME CONTENT: Study Unit 1: A theoretical framework for inclusive education unit 2 Inclusive education – A policy perspective Study unit 3 National strategy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support – SIAS. Study unit 4 DURATION Year course which includes two one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 16 Credits awarded to this short course. This short course is certified by the North-West The 16 credits can as RPL within the NQF Level 7, HonsBEd Degree Qualification. OFFERED: Because NWU SCTE is an Open Distance Learning institution the dates will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa
Study Unit 3: Models of decision-making Unit 4: Basic guidelines to problem solving and decision-making Study Unit 5: Participation in decision-making Unit 6: Accountability Study Unit 7: Guiding principles on addressing accountability challenges ACE Qualification. Leadership, and Service (EDSM 526) PURPOSE: After successful completion of this module the student should: Demonstrate critical understanding of leadership and communication theories and apply them in the classroom situation and show confidence, commitment, initiative and creativity in playing a leadership and service role in the school situation PROGRAMME CONTENT: What is leadership? Leadership styles: traditional and emerging Trait-situation dilemma Contingency approaches dynamics in leadership Communication: what is communication? Theories of communication Channels of communication The role of communication in leadership Barriers to communication DURATION 6 Months course which includes two one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 12 Credits awarded to this short course. This course is certified by the North-West The 12 credits can serve as RPL within the NQF Level 6, ACE Qualification. OFFERED: Because NWU SCTE is an Open Distance Learning institution the will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an there for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa Education management Development (EDSM 527) PURPOSE: On completion trainees should be able to: Define the functions of management. Explain how an educational policy is formulated. Apply the various approaches to educational planning and management. Outline the role of strategic planning in successful education management. DURATION 6 Months course includes two one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 12 Credits awarded to this short course. This short course is OFFERED: Because NWU SCTE is an Open Distance Learning institution the dates will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an there for this short course can be offered at any
set up, implement, maintain and evaluate organisational systems for the school (where possible use of appropriate information and communication technology ICT); manage the financial resources of the school in a transparent and accountable way; and understand and be able to relevant content knowledge and skills in the management of organisational systems, and physical and financial resources. PROGRAMME CONTENT: Study Unit 1: Introduction to Managing Organisational and financial resources Study Unit 2: Managing Financial Resources Study Unit 3: Managing Physical Resources CREDITS: 20 Credits awarded to this short course. This course is certified by the North-West The 20 credits can serve as RPL within the NQF Level 6, ACE Qualification. The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an there for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa Manage Teaching and Learning (PCTL 572) PURPOSE: On completion of the module, the educators should: demonstrate the personal and professional qualities necessary for effective management of teaching and learning; manage the planning and implementation and monitoring / evaluation of teaching (to ensure quality learning for all in the context of national, provincial and school policy); understand and be able to apply relevant content knowledge (in the design, implementation and evaluation of teaching and learning and the organisation of the school environment); and create, manage and sustain a safe, caring and disciplined environment (and show commitment to following this through in the way in which teaching and learning is organised). PROGRAMME CONTENT: Unit 1: Leading and Managing a School as a learning Organization Study Unit 2: Plan and Implement a Curriculum Unit 3: Skills and Processes for Managing Teaching and Learning Assessment DURATION 3 Months course which includes two one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 20 Credits awarded to this short course. This short course is certified by the North-West The 20 credits can serve as RPL within the NQF Level 6, ACE Qualification. OFFERED: Because NWU SCTE is an Open Distance Learning institution the dates will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an there for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa
Lead and Manage a Learning Area, Subject or Phase (PELP 512) PURPOSE: On completion of the module, the educators should: demonstrate a clear understanding of the nature, purpose and function of assessment in general; know.and understand how education and quality assurance fits into the South African education and training system; recognize the differences and similarities between outcomes-based and other forms of assessment; develop and implement a sound school assessment plan and/or system; prepare all those involved in assessment for assessment events/processes; conduct fair, valid and reliable assessments; record and report assessment results in ways that are fair and culturally sensitive; and be able and willing to evaluate your own assessment procedures and to adjust these where necessary. PROGRAMME CONTENT: Study Unit 1: How is curriculum managed at school and classroom level? Unit 2: How do we plan this event Unit 3: How can we manage our classrooms effectively Study Unit 4: How do we ensure continuous improvement? DURATION 3 Months course which includes two one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 12 Credits awarded to this short course. This short course is certified by the North-West The 12 credits can serve as RPL within the NQF Level 6, ACE Qualification. OFFERED: Because NWU SCTE is an Open Distance Learning institution the will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa Moderate Assessment (PEMA 512) PURPOSE: On completion of the module, the educators should: an understanding of moderation within the context of an outcomes-based assessment system; the ability to plan and prepare for moderation; the ability to conduct moderation and to manage moderation processes and procedures; the ability to record and report moderation results in ways that support and develop educators ability to plan and conduct quality assessments; the ability to manage moderation at various institutional levels; and DURATION 3 Months course which includes two one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 10 Credits awarded to this short course. This short course is certified by the North-West OFFERED: Because NWU SCTE is an Open Distance Learning institution the dates will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an there for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa
School Management (PFCL 521) identify and describe the hardware and software of a computer; use a word processor, spreadsheet, and browser effectively and efficiently; use a data base programme (e.g. Microsoft Access) effectively; demonstrate, effective and efficient use of a browser and search engines; understand and explain the use of computers in education; and understand and explain aspects regarding the safe and ethical use of PROGRAMME CONTENT: Study Unit 1: Why should we have computers in school? Study Unit 2: How can schools benefit from computers in schools Study Unit 3: How can computers be used for teaching and learning Study Unit 4: Can all schools use computers in all the possible ways? Study Unit 5: How can a school build a shared vision for ICT use. one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 10 Credits awarded to this short course. This course is certified by the North-West The 10 credits can serve as RPL within the NQF Level 6, ACE Qualification. Distance Learning institution the will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an there for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa Language Skills in School Management and Leadership (PFLS 511) PURPOSE: On completion of the module, the educators should: demonstrate competence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for effective management in schools. PROGRAMME CONTENT: Study Unit 1: Words, Words, Words Study Unit 2: Let’s Talk! Study Unit 3: Writing as a management activity Unit 4: Leading through reading Study Unit 5: Leading with policy DURATION 3 Months course which includes two one-day contact sessions, scheduled over the course of four months during the semester CREDITS: 6 Credits awarded to this short course. This short course is certified by the North-West The 6 credits can serve as RPL within the NQF Level 6, ACE Qualification. OFFERED: Because NWU SCTE is an Open Distance Learning institution the dates will be determined by demand. PLAN: The NWU, SCTE has facilitators all over the country an there for this short course can be offered at any one of our 36 contact centers all over South Africa All above mentioned Short Courses have been submitted at SACE for CPTD Points