FACULTY OF EDUCATION

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Prospectus 2019

FACULTY PROSPECTUS 2019

FACULTY OF

EDUCATION

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NOTE

This Faculty Prospectus is valid for 2019 only. Regulations and curricula for 2019 may be amended. General regulations and information appear in the General Prospectus: Information, Regulations and Fees. Although the information contained in this Faculty Prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, Council and Senate accept no responsibility for any errors and omissions, which may occur. The University retains the right to amend any regulation or condition without prior notice. The information is correct up to 31 October 2019. The fact that particulars of a specific Module or field of study have been included in this Faculty Prospectus does not necessarily mean that such Module or field of study will be offered in 2019 or any consecutive year. This Faculty Prospectus must be read in conjunction with the General Prospectus: Information, Regulations and Fees.

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CONTENTS

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1. NOTE ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 2. CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 3 3. ROLE AND MISSION OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION .............................................................................. 8 4. ADVICE, INFORMATION AND GENERAL REGULATIONS............................................................................. 9 5. ACADEMIC YEAR ? 2019............................................................................................................................. 10 6. DUE DATES FOR 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR ...................................................................................................... 11 7. FACULTY OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL ....................................................................................................... 12 8. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................................................................ 20 9. SYLLABI CORE MODULE DESCRIPTORS ..................................................................................... 195

DIPLOMAS ................................................................................................................................................... 21

A UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

A.1 DIPLOMA IN JUNIOR PRIMARY EDUCATION (INSET) (LEVEL 6) (10DJPI)............................................... 21 A.1.1 RATIONALE................................................................................................................................... 21 A.1.2 PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................................... 21 A.1.3 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION..................................................................................................... 21 A.1.4 LANGUAGE OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 21 A.1.5 ARTICULATION OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 22 A.1.6 MODE OF DELIVERY.............................................................................................................. 23 A.1.7 DURATION OF THE STUDY...................................................................................................... 23 A.1.8 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES............................................................................ 23 A.1.9 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA........................................................................................................... 23 A.1.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD........................................................................... 23 A.1.11 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY......................................... 24 A.1.12 ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES....................................................................................... 24 A.1.13 TEACHING-LEARNING...................................................................................................... 24 A.1.14 IMPLEMENTATION......................................................................................................................... 24 A.1.15 PROPOSED PROGRAMME DELIVERY CYCLE....................................................................... 24 A.1.16 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK.................................................................................................. 25 A.1.17 COURSE DESCRIPTORS........................................................................................................... 27

A.1 DIPLOMA IN JUNIOR PRIMARY EDUCATION (LEVEL 6) (10DJPE)............................................................... 37 A.2.1 RATIONALE................................................................................................................................... 37 A.2.2 PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................................... 37 A.2.3 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION..................................................................................................... 37 A.2.4 LANGUAGE OPTIONS AND QUALIFICATION SUB CODES........................................................ 37 A.2.5 ARTICULATION OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 38 A.2.6 MODE OF DELIVERY.............................................................................................................. 40 A.2.7 DURATION OF THE STUDY...................................................................................................... 40 A.2.8 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT............................................................................ 40 A.2.9 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA........................................................................................................... 40 A.2.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD........................................................................... 40 A.2.11 ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES....................................................................................... 40 A.2.12 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY......................................... 40 A.2.13 IMPLEMENTATION......................................................................................................................... 41 A.2.14 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK.................................................................................................. 41 A.2.15 COURSE DESCRIPTORS........................................................................................................... 45

B.1 DIPLOMA IN LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (LEVEL 6) (10DLCE)..........................56 B.1.1 RATIONALE AND PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION......................................................................... 56 B.1.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 56 B.1.3 DELIVERY MODE................................................................................................................... 57 B.1.4 DURATION OF STUDY............................................................................................................ 57 B.1.5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT............................................................................. 57 B.1.6 ASSESSMENT....................................................................................................................... 57 B.1.7 ACCREDITATION OF OTHER QUALIFICATIONS......................................................................... 57 B.1.8 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES................................................................................................ 57 B.1.9 ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES........................................................................................ 58 B.1.10 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY........................................ 58 B.1.11 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK..................................................................................................... 58 B.1.12 COURSE DESCRIPTORS........................................................................................................... 60

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C OTHER DIPLOMAS............................................................................................................................. 68

C.1 DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION (PROFESSIONAL TRAINING) (10ADPT) (LEVEL 6) [only offered through the Centre for Open, Distance and eLearning {CODeL}] (10ADPT) .................. 68

C.1.1 C.1.2 C.1.2 C.1.4 C.1.5 C.1.6 C.1.7 C.1.8

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ 68

AIM................................................................................................................................................. 68

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW............................................................................................................ 68

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 68

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................... 68

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK........................................................................................................ 68

LIST OF TEACHING METHODOLOGIES OFFERED ON DISTANCE..................................

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COURSE DESCRIPTORS ................................................................................................................ 70

C.2 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (10AEML) (LEVEL 6) [only offered through the Centre for Open, Distance and eLearning {CODeL}]............................... 74

C.2.1 C.2.2 C.2.3 C.2.4 C.2.5 C.2.6 C.2.7 C.2.8

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 74 RATIONALE..................................................................................................................... 74 AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME................................................................................... 74 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 74 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.............................................................................................. 75 AWARD OF THE DIPLOMA..................................................................................... 75 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK.................................................................................... 75 COURSE DESCRIPTORS................................................................................................................. 76

C.3 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION (10PDHE) (LEVEL 8) ................................... 80

C.3.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION................................................................. 80

C.3.2 EXIT PROGRAMME OUTCOMES........................................................................................ 81

C.3.3 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION..................................................................................... 81

C.3.4 ARTICULATION OPTIONS........................................................................................................ 81

C.3.5 MODE OF DELIVERY.................................................................................................................. 81

C.3.6 DURATION OF STUDY............................................................................................. 81

C.3.7 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA........................................................................................... 81

C.3.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD.........................................................

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C.3.9 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK (Part time programme offered over two years)................ 82

C.3.10 COURSE DESCRIPTORS................................................................................................................. 83

D. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES................................................................................................................. 86

D.1 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION) (HONOURS) (LEVEL 8) (10BLCE) ........................................................................................................... 86 D.1.1 RATIONALE.................................................................................................................................... 86 D.1.2 AIMS......................................................................................................................................... 86 D.1.3 DEPARTMENTAL REGULATIONS................................................................................................ 87 D.1.4 DURATION.............................................................................................................................. 87 D.1.5 MODE OF DELIVERY................................................................................................................. 87 D.1.6 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT............................................................................. 87 D.1.7 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................... 87 D.1.8 TEACHING-LEARNING MODEL................................................................................................. 88 D.1.9 ASSESSMENT.................................................................................................................................. 88 D.1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE.............................................................................................................. 88 D.1.11 ACCREDITATION OF OTHER QUALIFICATIONS.......................................................................... 88 D.1.12 AWARD OF THE DEGREE........................................................................................................ 88 D.1.13 ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES....................................................................................... 88 D.1.14 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY......................................... 89 D.1.15 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK...................................................................................................... 89 D.1.16 COURSE DESCRIPTORS................................................................................................................. 92

D.2 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRE-PRIMARY AND LOWER PRIMARY) (HONOURS) (LEVEL 8)(10BELP)......... 102

D.2.1 D.2.2 D.2.3 D.2.4 D.2.4.1 D.2.4.2

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RATIONALE................................................................................................................................... 102 PURPOSE.................................................................................................................................... 103 EXIT OUTCOME OF PROGRAMME............................................................................................ 103 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................... 103 GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES.......................... 103 FACULTY OF EDUCATION SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRE- AND LOWER PRIMARY) DEGREE PROGRAMME ............ 104 DURATION OF THE STUDY...................................................................................................... 104

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