BEd Hons General Guidelines 2015

UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
BEdHons
GENERAL GUIDELINES
2015
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Word of welcome
1
1. BEdHons 2015 Admission requirements
1
2. BEdHons 2015 Mode of Presentation
1
3. BEdHons 2015 Curriculum
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Baccalaureus Educationis Honores
(Policy Studies and Governance in Education)
Baccalaureus Educationis Honores
(Professional Education Management and Leadership)
Baccalaureus Educationis Honores
(Professional Curriculum Studies)
Baccalaureus Educationis Honores
(Professional Curriculum Studies in Technology)
Baccalaureus Educationis Honores
(Psychology of Education: Inclusive Education)
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3
3
4
4
4. Level descriptors
5
5. Repeaters
6
6. Attendance
6
7. Assessment
7
8. Fees payable
9
9. Contact persons
10
10. General problems that students experience
12
11. Grievance procedure
14
12. Campus map
15
13. Specially scheduled assessment opportunities
16
14. Accommodation
16
15. Postgraduate Diploma in Education 2016
16
16. BEdHons 2017
17
Timetable
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WORD OF WELCOME
A cordial word of welcome to you as a student at the Faculty of Education. We are honoured
that you have chosen the University of the Free State to better equip yourself for the teaching
profession by means of the BEdHons qualification.
The final intake for the current curriculum in the BEdHons programme will be in
January 2015. These candidates will be expected to graduate in 2016. First-year, parttime students will be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme in January 2016 and
to the new BEdHons programme in January 2017.
The new programmes on NQF level 8 - Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons) and
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDip) - will be implemented as follows:
 BEdHons – new curriculum implemented in 2017
 PGDip – implemented in 2016
The new PGDip programme will allow access to the Master’s Degree once the student has
successfully completed the supervised research module in the BEdHons programme and
has complied with all selection criteria.
Due to this phasing in of the new curriculum, no new BEdHons students will be admitted in
2016. New applicants in 2016 will have to consider the PGDip programme, or wait for the
new BEdHons curriculum in 2017.
Phasing in of new curriculum in postgraduate studies
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Year 1 and 2
(only new full
time students
were admitted)
Year 1 and 2
(new fulltime
and part-time
students)
Year 2
(only part-time
and pipeline
students)
none
New PGDip
none
none
Year 1
Only pipeline
students who
completed 60%
of the qualification may enrol
for equivalent
modules in the
new BEdHons/
PGDip
programmes
Year 1 and
Year 2
Year 1 and
Year 2
New BEdHons
none
none
none
Year 1
(only part-time
students)
Year 1 and 2
(fulltime and parttime students)
Old BEdHons
1. BEdHONS 2015 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


The institutional rules of the University of the Free State in respect of admission to this
degree are applicable.
To be admitted to this degree, a prospective student must be in possession of a relevant
and completed qualification on NQF level 7 (480 credits) which implies:
(a) a Bachelor’s degree or licentiate (360 credits) and a Post-graduate Certificate in
Education or equivalent professional Education qualification (120 credits); or
(b) a Bachelor of Education degree (480 credits)
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
A selection process is applicable for admission to the BEdHons programme (an average
of at least 65% for the preceding degree or PGCE.
Please note: Computer literacy (and an email address) is a prerequisite for
successful BEdHons studies, as students must submit assignments in typed format
and students will be expected to conduct internet searches and use the University’s
Learning Management System (Blackboard). No compromises will be made in this
regard.
2. BEdHONS 2015 MODE OF PRESENTATION
Each semester part-time students will follow the modules indicated in year 1 and fulltime students the modules indicated in year 1 AND year 2.
Attendance of workshops is compulsory – 4 (four) weekends per semester:
Fulltime students: Thursdays from 15:30 until Saturdays 14:15.
Part-time students: Fridays from 15:30 – Saturdays 14:15.
3.
3.1
BEdHONS 2015 CURRICULUM
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS HONORES
Study code 7514
POLICY STUDIES AND GOVERNANCE IN EDUCATION
OFFERED IN: Bloemfontein
Mod.
Code
YEAR 1*
1
GPS 612
2
GCS 612
3
GPL 612
4
GCU 612
5
PPE 622
6
FOI 622
7
RMA 622
8
FOC 622
YEAR 2*
9
LAC 612
10
PPO 612
11
LAG 612
12
CUL 612
13
14
15
16
RMA 642
FOD 622
FBB 622
RMA 662
Name of module
Credits
Philosophy of Education
Comparative Education and Education System Studies
Learning Styles and Self Concept
Curriculum Science and Teaching Practice
Principles of Education Policy and Governance
Ideological Impediments in Education
Literature Study for Research in Education
Principles of Scientific Critique
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Education Law in South African Context
Development of Education Policies
Education Management and Governance: Legal Principles
Innovative Learner-Centred and Group Orientated
Practices
Qualitative Research Methods in Education
Democracy and Education policy
Education Related Structures: Policy and Governance
Quantitative Research Methods in Education
Total
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
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3.2
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS HONORES
Study code 7508
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
OFFERED IN: Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa
Mod.
Code
YEAR 1*
1
GPS 612
2
GCS 612
3
GPL 612
4
GCU 612
5
MLP 622
6
MLM 622
Name of module
Credits
Philosophy of Education
Comparative Education and Education System Studies
Learning Styles and Self Concept
Curriculum Science and Teaching Practice
Fundamentals of Education Management and Leadership
Management Tasks as Basis of Effective School
Management
7
RMM 622 Literature Study for Research in Education Management
and Leadership
8
MLC 622 Management of change in Education
OR
OR
MLI 622
Effective Leadership in Instructional Context
YEAR 2*
9
LAC 612
Education Law in South African Context
10
MLS 612 The school as Organisation: Theory, Gender and Conflict
11
LAG 612 Education Management and Governance: Legal
Principles
12
CUL 612 Innovative Learner-Centred and Group Orientated
Practices
13
RMM 642 Qualitative Research Methods in Education Management
and Leadership
14
MLH 622 Organisational Management: Human Resources in
OR
School Context
OR
MLL 622
Creative and Innovative Learner Leadership
15
MLF 622 Organisational Management: School Finance
OR
OR
MLE 622 Educational Leadership and Community Empowerment
16
RMM 662 Quantitative Research Methods in Education
Management and Leadership
Total
3.3
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS HONORES
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
128
Study code 7509
PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM STUDIES
OFFERED IN: Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa
Mod.
Code
Name of module
YEAR 1*
1
GPS 612 Philosophy of Education
2
GCS 612 Comparative Education and Education System Studies
3
GPL 612
Learning Styles and Self Concept
4
GCU 612 Curriculum Science and Teaching Practice
5
CUP 622 Part disciplines of Didactics
6
CUB 622 Instructional Design
7
RMC 622 Literature Study for Research in Curriculum Science
8
CUD 622 Power Relations in the Didactic Situation
Credits
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
4
YEAR 2*
9
CUC 612
10
CUM 612
11
12
CUO 612
CUL 612
13
14
15
16
RMC 642
CUT 622
CUA 622
RMC662
3.4
Outcomes-based Education in South African Context
Multicultural Education in Culturally Diverse South African
Schools
Orthodidactics
Innovative Learner-Centred and Group Orientated
Practices
Qualitative Research Methods in Curriculum Science
Innovation in Instructional Technology
Quality Assessment in the Teaching-Learning Situation
Quantitative Research Methods in Curriculum Science
Total
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS HONORES
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
128
Study code 7510
PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM STUDIES IN TECHNOLOGY
OFFERED IN: Bloemfontein
Mod.
Code
No.
YEAR 1*
1
GPS 612
2
GCS 612
3
GPL 612
4
GCU 612
5
TEF 622
6
MLM622
7
RMC622
8
TEM 622
YEAR 2*
9
CUC 612
10
TEC 612
11
TEP 612
12
CUL 612
13
14
15
16
3.5
RMC 642
CUT 622
CUA 622
RMC 662
Name of module
Credits
Philosophy of Education
Comparative Education and Education System Studies
Learning Styles and Self Concept
Curriculum Science and Teaching Practice
Technology as Learning Area: Fundamentals and
Teaching Skills
Management Tasks as Basis of Effective School
Management
Literature Study for Research in Curriculum Science
Modern Technology and Communication
8
8
8
8
8
Outcomes-based Education in South African Context
Creative Design and Professional Ethics
Psycho-Motor Skills and Entrepreneurship
Innovative Learner-Centred and Group Orientated
Practices
Qualitative Research Methods in Curriculum Science
Innovation in Instructional Technology
Quality Assessment in the Teaching-Learning Situation
Quantitative Research Methods in Curriculum Science
Total
8
8
8
8
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS HONORES
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
128
Study Code 7524
PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
OFFERED in Bloemfontein only and students start with year 1 if enrolling on
part-time basis.
Prerequisite: Psychology 1 – Psychology I refers to Psychology as discipline in
Human Sciences. If you do not answer to this requirement you may complete the
course while doing BEdHons, either at the UFS or any other university.
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The BEdHons qualification will not be conferred before proof of the completion of the
course has been submitted.
Mod. No.
YEAR 1
Code
GPS612
EDU 613
RMM622
EDU 623
POO604
YEAR 2
Core learning
EDV613
EDU633
RMM642
RMM662
EDV623
Elective learning
EDU 653▪
OR
EDU673▪
EDU 643▪
OR
EDU 663▪
Name of module
Credits
Philosophy of Education
Foundations of Educational Psychology
Literature Study for Research in Education
Special Educational Needs
This module entails practical work in Support
Teaching (16 credits). This is an intensive training
in support teaching strategies and procedures and
will be offered in Bloemfontein on Saturdays.
Didactics
Developmental Psychology
Qualitative Research Methods in Education
Quantitative Research Methods in Education
Curriculum Studies
16
16
08
08
16
Teaching Methodologies for Special Needs
16
HIV/AIDS Education
Support to Learners with Special Needs
16
16
Sexuality Education and Life Skills
Total


4.
08
16
08
16
(16)
16
144
EDU643 and EDU653, as well as POO604 are offered in combination
EDU663 and EDU673 are offered in combination.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS (SAQA)
In order to provide students with a framework for success, it is necessary to
know what is expected from them. The following level descriptors drive this
Honours degree [South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)].
Scope of knowledge:

knowledge of and engagement in an area at the forefront of a field, discipline or
practice;

an understanding of the theories, research methodologies, methods and techniques
relevant to the field, discipline or practice; and an understanding of how to apply this
knowledge in a particular context.
Knowledge literacy:

an ability to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in an area of specialisation, and
to evaluate knowledge and processes of knowledge production.
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Method and procedure:

an understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting, applying or
transferring appropriate standard procedures, processes or techniques to unfamiliar
problems in a specialised field, discipline or practice.
Problem solving:

an ability to use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address complex
and/or abstract problems drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and
methods appropriate to a field, discipline or practice.
Ethics and professional practice:

an ability to identify and address ethical issues based on critical reflection on the
suitability of different ethical value systems to specific contexts.
Accessing, processing and managing information:

an ability to critically review information gathering, evaluation and management
processes in specialised contexts in order to develop creative responses to problems
and issues.
Producing and communicating information:

an ability to present and communicate academic, professional or occupational ideas
and texts effectively to a range of audiences, offering creative insights, rigorous
interpretations and solutions to problems and issues appropriate to the context.
Context and systems:

an ability to operate effectively within a system, or manage the system based on an
understanding of the roles and relationships between elements within the system.
Management of learning:

an ability to apply in a self-critical manner learning strategies which effectively address
own and others’ professional and ongoing learning needs.
Accountability:

an ability to take full responsibility for own work, decision making and use of resources,
and full accountability for the decisions and actions of others where appropriate.
5.
REPEATERS
Students repeating modules have to register for the particular module(s) again
and attend workshops in order to obtain a new CASS mark (See Reg. A 41(e)).
6.
ATTENDANCE


Attendance of workshops is compulsory.
A student forfeits marks if he/she is absent during assessment opportunities. For
absence due to medical, psychological or compassionate reasons, see 8.3 below.
Assignments handed in late are penalised by 10% per day of the mark which the
student obtained for the specific assignment.
A module is incomplete if a student takes part in less than 50% of continuous
assessment activities.


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7.
ASSESSMENT
7.1
Assessment per module takes the form of continuous assessment (40-60% of final
mark) and a summative assessment opportunity either during examinations of during
the semester (40-60% of final mark) (also cf. 3 above).
7.2
Continuous assessment of knowledge and skills takes place during the workshops.
The proportion according to which the final module mark is determined is: continuous
assessment (40 - 60%): final summative assessment (40 - 60%).
TAKE NOTE: Since 2012 students need a cass mark of at least 40% to be
allowed access to write the examinations.
7.3
Assignments must be handed in during the particular contact session(s). If other
arrangements are not conferred with the lecturer, assignments submitted late will
be penalised as indicated in 7 above.
Cases of absence from assessment opportunities are handled in terms of the
internal policy of the Faculty of Education:
If a student is absent from any assessment opportunity during contact sessions due to
medical, psychological or compassionate reasons,
 he/she must apply for special permission to submit an assignment within five
working days after the scheduled contact session. Such an application must be
done on the official application form (see page 17) and submitted with the
assignment to Mr Ferreira (Bloemfontein and Clocolan) or Dr Letsie (Qwaqwa
campus). This form must be completed by a medical practitioner and the relevant
documents must be attached. Assignments handed in after this date, will not be
marked!
 he/she will have to apply for special permission to participate in the one
specially scheduled assessment opportunity (test) at the end of the semester
(before the examinations). Such an application must be done on the official
application form and submitted within seven working days after the scheduled
contact session to Mr Ferreira (Bloemfontein) or Dr Letsie (Qwaqwa campus). This
form must be completed by a medical practitioner and the relevant documents must
be attached.
Clarifying information on the specially scheduled assessment opportunity
 Only one special assessment opportunity will be scheduled per module at the
end of the semester. This implies that if a student has been absent from more than
one assessment opportunity for a specific module, he/she will have to repeat the
module the next year.
 The specially scheduled assessment opportunity will comprise of a one hour formal
paper/assignment per module and the marks will be calculated to the weight
assigned to the assessment opportunity in question.
 This opportunity will be scheduled on the Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa campuses on
the dates and times indicated on the timetable and will take place before the formal
examinations. (See 13 on p.16)
 Students not participating in the special assessment opportunities will forfeit
the marks.
7.4
If a module requires an examination, students have to participate in the main examination opportunity that is scheduled per module per semester.
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7.5
First semester BEdHons modules will only be assessed during the end of the
first semester and second semester modules will only be assessed during the
end of the second semester.
 Re-assessment: Only students obtaining a final mark of 45% or more but less than
50% during the examination opportunity (whether it be the first or the second
semester), may participate in the additional examination opportunity. Students
obtaining a final mark of less than 45% during the examination opportunity will not be
awarded a re-assessment opportunity and may not participate in the additional
examination opportunity.
 A student must obtain a sub-minimum of 40% for the examination and an average
of at least 50% to pass the module. If a student obtained a module average of 50% or
more but a summative assessment mark between 30% and 40%, he/she will be
allowed to write a re-assessment in the second examination opportunity. In the case
of an examination mark being less than 30%, the student will fail that module.
In the case of non-examination modules the final mark is calculated according
to the weights assigned for the various components (no re-assessment is
granted).
 A special examination may be awarded if you have only one module outstanding to
complete your qualification after the main examinations. Special examinations will take
place after the formal examination opportunities. Please contact the Postgraduate
Directorate in this regard.
 No re-assessment or special examinations can be awarded to non-examination
modules.
7.6
Only students who obtained a final mark of 60% or more during the main
examination opportunity may apply to take part in the additional opportunity in order
to obtain a better mark.
7.7
A student must obtain a sub-minimum of 40% for the examination and an average
of at least 50% to pass the module. If a student obtained a module average of 50% or
more but a summative assessment mark between 30% and 40%, he/she will be
allowed to write a re-assessment in the second examination opportunity. In the case
of an examination mark being less than 30%, the student will fail that module.
In the case of non-examination modules the final mark is calculated according
to the weights assigned for the various components (no re-assessment is
granted).
7.8
Students have the right to request access to their examination papers if they are
not satisfied with their obtained marks. Students will have to make an appointment
with the lecturer within 5 days after the announcement of the marks.
Reg. A27 (c) determines: A student may discuss an examination paper or the result of
an oral examination with a lecturer and the head of the school within five working days
after the announcement of the results, with a right of immediate appeal to the dean of
the faculty.
(In the Faculty of Education the appeal has to be made to the Director: Postgraduate
Studies and Research if the student is not satisfied with the discussion with the
lecturer).
 If you want your examination script to be remarked, you have to apply on the
official form within five days after the announcement of the marks. Contact Mr
Ferreira in this regard.
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7.9
Students absent from the formal examination opportunity must apply to
participate in the second opportunity by completing the relevant form and provide
valid proof (e.g. serious illness, etc). Detailed information and forms are available on
the UFS website: www.ufs.ac.za or at the George du Toit Administration Building. The
completed forms must be handed in at the George du Toit Administration Building.
In exceptional circumstances the completed form may be faxed to 0866917980. The
original documents must be handed in at the George du Toit Administration
Building before the marks obtained during the additional examination will be
released.
7.10 The qualification will be awarded when all modules have been completed
successfully.
7.11 To obtain a distinction in a module a final mark of 75% or more has to be obtained.
7.12 Qualification with distinction: For the BEdHons qualification to be awarded with
distinction, the student has to obtain an average mark of at least 75% for all the
modules combined AND complete the qualification in the minimum prescribed period
of time. (Reg. FP10)
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FEES PAYABLE
Class fees will be charged per module and the amount will depend on the number of
credits for the specific module. All fees for the first semester are payable
on/before 31 March 2015 and for the second semester on/before 31 August
2015.
International students have to pay the fees for the second semester by 30 June
2015.
NB: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WILL RESULT IN THE
CANCELLATION OF YOUR COURSE.
All International students (full-time and part-time) administrative fee:
R2 045 per year – Add this to the total fees
BEdHons
Registration fee:
Tuition fees:
Study material:
Total:
Full time
(16 modules*)
R
950
R 24 000
+ R 3 200
R 28 150
Part time
(8 modules*)
R
950
R 12 000
+ R 1 600
R 14 550
Inclusive Education
R
950
see below
+ R 1 800
*Calculation per module: R1 500 (Policy Studies, Management & Curriculum Studies)
South African Students:
International Students:
Amount payable before registration
R 6 870
Amount payable before registration
R 11 8701
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The remaining balance must be paid by 30 June 2015
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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TUITION FEES 2015
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
GPS612
EDU613
POO604*
R 1 500,00
R 2 500,00
R 3 365,00
EDV613
EDU633
EDU653/EDU673
R 2 500,00
R 2 500,00
R 2 500,00
RMM622
EDU623
R 1 500,00
R 2 500,00
TOTAL
R11 365,00
RMM642
RMM662
EDV623
EDU643/EDU663
TOTAL
R 1 500,00
R 1 500,00
R 2 500,00
R 2 500,00
R15 500,00
FULL-TIME STUDIES (Year 1 and 2)
R26 865,00
*Only students specializing in Special Needs Education (EDU653 and EDU643)
Fees are payable at ABSA (account number 1570 151 688).
Do not use any other number when you pay your class fees.
REMEMBER to state the reference: 100 + your student number on the
deposit slip at ALL occasions.
9.
CONTACT PERSONS
A
BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS
9.1
Administrative matters (registration, change of personal particulars, telephone
numbers, addresses, etc.)
Mr M Ferreira
Tel: 051 4019179
[email protected]
Mrs M Lazenby
Tel: 051 4019180
[email protected]
Fax: 051 4012010
9.2
Financial matters (accounts etc.)
Tel: 051 4013003 or
051 4019537
9.3
Edu-Loan
9.4
9.5
Academic matters
Program Director:
Dr MM Nkoane
Tel:
Fax:
051-4444892
051-4013574
Tel:
Fax:
051-4013057
051-4012010
Graduations and official academic records:
Mr H Williams
Tel: 051-4013335
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B
QWAQWA CAMPUS:
Postgraduate programme co-ordinator
Dr CT Tsotetsi
Tel: 058-7185344
E-mail address:
[email protected]
Fax: 058-7185040
Lecturers (Bloemfontein)
MODULE
LECTURER
CUA 622
Dr MP Koen
CUB 622
Dr K Junquiera
CUC 612
Prof LP Louw
CUD 622
Dr K Teise
CUL 612
Mr M Tshelane
CUM 612
Dr J Palmer
CUO 612
Ms T Jita
CUP 622
Ms G Daries
CUT 622
Dr J Pretorius
EDU613
Dr W Nel
EDU623
Ms Z Mokobane
EDU633
Dr C Beyers
EDU643
Dr A van Staden
EDU653
Dr A van Staden
EDU663
Dr C Beyers
EDU673
Dr C Beyers
EDV613
Dr MJ Ramabenyane
EDV623
Ms P Pillay
FBB 622
Dr K Teise
FOC 622
Dr A le Roux
FOD 622
Dr K Teise
FOI 622
Dr A le Roux
GCS 612
Dr L Jacobs
GCU 612
Ms C Martin
GPL 612
Ms Z Mokobane
GPS 612
Dr A le Roux
LAC 612
Dr L Jacobs
LAG 612
Ms DP Larey
MLC 622
Dr J Ramohai
MLE 622
Mr B Plaatjies
MLF 622
Mr P Mdunge
MLH 622
Dr J Palmer
MLI 622
Mr B Plaatjies
MLL 622
Prof LP Louw
MLM 622
Dr J Palmer
MLP 622
Ms DP Larey
MLS 612
Dr ST Brynard
POO 604
Dr A van Staden
PPE 622
Dr A le Roux
PPO 612
Dr K Teise
RMA 622
Mr FJ Kruger
RMA 642
Dr ST Brynard
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RMA 662
RMC 622
RMC 642
RMC 662
RMM 622
RMM 642
RMM 662
TEC 612
TEF 622
TEM 622
TEP612
Dr L Jacobs
Mr FJ Kruger
Dr ST Brynard
Dr L Jacobs
Mr FJ Kruger
Dr ST Brynard
Dr L Jacobs
Prof GP Combrinck
Mr NJP Teis
Mr NJP Teis
Prof GP Combrinck
(051) 401 3421
(051) 401 3420
(051) 401 3654
(051) 401 3421
(051) 401 3420
(051) 401 3654
(051) 401 3421
(051) 401 2524
(051) 401 2693
(051) 401 2693
(051) 401 2524
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
10. GENERAL PROBLEMS THAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE
10.1 What must I do if my address or cell phone number changes?
Inform the Postgraduate Administration Office (Program Director, Faculty of Education,
UFS, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR fax 051 4012010) in writing. We use
SMS or e-mail as a way of communicating information to our students therefore
you must make sure that we have your latest cell phone number. Unfortunately we
cannot send an SMS to international cell phone numbers.
10.2 What must I do if I want to change my course?
Contact the Postgraduate Administration Office (Program Director, Faculty of
Education, UFS, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR fax 051 4012010) in writing.
10.3 What must I do if I want to cancel my course?
Inform the Finance section (UFS, PO Box 339, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9300) as well as the
Postgraduate Administration Office (Faculty of Education) by completing the official
form (available from the Postgraduate Administration Office).
10.4 Until which date may I cancel my course?
Cancellation before 15 February 2015: liable for a minimum fee.
Discontinue studies after 15 February 2015: No credit for first semester modules
and 100% credit on class fees for second semester modules.
Discontinue studies after 22 July 2015: No credit on class fees.
10.5 What must I do to change modules?
Students who want to change elective modules, must inform the Postgraduate
Administration Office (Program Director, Faculty of Education, UFS, P.O. Box 339,
Bloemfontein. 9300) by completing the official form (available from the Postgraduate
Administration Office). Send the form to the Postgraduate Office.
10.6 How do I pay my registration fee or account?
Students can pay directly in the bank account of the University (ABSA 1570 151 688).
Payments must be accompanied by your student number.
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10.7 Until which date may I register?
Only students who have applied beforehand and received an admission letter as well
as all 2nd year students have the opportunity to register until 30 January 2015 (consult
the brochure regarding registration for postgraduate students).
After 30 January 2015 NO student will be allowed to register.
Any student who missed classes due to registration problems, is advised not to
register for those modules, as students will forfeit all marks that could have been
accumulated during those sessions. This arrangement will be applied rigidly and
no exception will be made in this regard.
10.8 May I register for two qualifications simultaneously?
No simultaneous registration is possible.
10.9 What happens if I have outstanding fees at the end of a semester?
A student who completes a course and whose account is not fully paid up will not
receive the certificate for the applicable qualification. A student who has not completed
the course and has fees outstanding, will not be allowed to register for the
following year. Any student with an outstanding account will not receive results.
10.10 How do I obtain a student card?
Student cards are issued during registrations on the campus. If it happens that a
student loses his/her card, the second and further cards must be paid for.
10.11 Is class attendance compulsory?
Yes. Continuous and summative assessment will take place during formal contact
sessions. By not attending classes, a student will penalise himself/herself by not
participating in the assessment opportunities and thus have to forfeit the marks. See
8.3 as well.
10.12 How do I obtain an official personalised examination timetable?
A printout is obtainable from the Information desk in the George du Toit Administration
Building or phone 051 - 401 2505 / 401 3615.
10.13 How do I obtain my results?
For the results of the official examinations of the University the student can consult
the UFS web site. Go to http://www.ufs.ac.za and follow the links from Student Portal.
10.14 How can I use the Internet for information?
Go to http://www.ufs.ac.za and follow the links.
10.15 What do I need to know if I intend doing a Master’s?

Students must have obtained a minimum average of 65% for the preceding
qualification (e.g. BEdHons) to be considered for selection.
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

Before a student can gain admission to the dissertation of the Master’s degree, he/she
has to write a language proficiency test.
On top of these two achievements, students also have to prepare an acceptable initial
research proposal.
As the number of students who can be accepted into the Master’s programme is
limited, only the best students get selected.
Applications close 31 October of the previous year and application forms can be
obtained from the Postgraduate Directorate in the Faculty of Education.
10.16 What is the timeframe within which I have to complete my degree?
Take note of the following regulation:
Reg. A36
(f) (i) Students who, after the minimum period of study for a specific qualification plus
two years, calculated from the date of first registration for the particular field of study,
have not yet obtained the qualification, will only be allowed to continue their studies
subject to the consent of the Dean/Director Postgraduate Studies and recommendation
by the Head of School.
(ii) Students will also not be allowed to register more than twice for the same
module, which implies that you will not be able to complete the qualification.
Where a student needs only ONE module to complete the degree, a special request
has to be directed to the Dean/Director Postgraduate Studies in writing and
recommended by the Head of School.
10.18 What is the procedure to be followed if I have a grievance regarding one or other
academic aspect?
Students should follow the following procedure:
11. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
FLOW CHART
Student
Grievance
Lecturer
Unsolved
P/D or HoS
Unsolved
Solution
Solved
Dean
Student Dean
Solution
Solved
Solved
Grievance register
P/D = Programme Director
HoS = Head of School
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12. CAMPUS MAP (WINKIE DIREKO (EDUCATION) BUILDING = 10)
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10
11
12
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20
22
23
25
26
26a
43
47
Agriculture Building
Winkie Direko (Education) Building
Lectoriums A-F
Flippie Groenewoud Building
HMS (H V/d Merwe Scholtz Hall)
South/West/North/East Block
UFS Sasol Library
Stabilis Building
CH (Callie Human Hall)
Examination Centre: Rooms 1- 7
Badminton Hall
Biology Building
Rindl Hall
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13.
SPECIALLY SCHEDULED ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES
(Refer to 8.3)
FIRST SEMESTER:
SECOND SEMESTER:
08 MAY 2015
16 OCTOBER 2015
The completed forms (see p 19 - 20) and documents must be submitted to the
Postgraduate Directorate.
14.
ACCOMMODATION
For accommodation at Unilofts (next to the university) or on campus in a boutique hotel
contact: Ilze Nikolova at 0514019689 OR [email protected] / [email protected]
Other guesthouses near the university:
Rise and Shine Lodge
Colonade Lodge
Shawu Lodge
The Farmhouse
College Lodge
Palm Lodge
15.
0515221535
0515224440
0515225731
0515227770
0514443837
0514446982
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION 2016
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is a qualification focusing on the continued
development of working professionals to play a leadership role in the various sectors of
education in South Africa. The variety of specialisations within this qualification provide for
opportunities to become specialists in one of the following fields:

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
Curriculum Studies
Education Policy
Life and Counselling Skills in Education
Mathematics Education
School Leadership and Management
Higher Education.
Admission
To be admitted to this diploma, a student must be in possession of a relevant qualification
on NQF level 7 which implies:
According to HEQSF
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


an approved and recognised four-year BEd, or
a three-year general Bachelor’s Degree capped by a PGCE (or equivalent) / 120 credit
Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Education in a cognate specialisation, or
a preceding cognate qualification(s) that meet Level 7 exit level outcomes, or
a preceding qualification(s) that in exceptional cases are approved by assessment of
prior learning, provided that they meet Level 7 exit level outcomes.
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According to previous NQF (Interim to accommodate students in the current system)

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

an approved and recognised four-year BEd, or
a three-year general Bachelor’s Degree capped by a PGCE (or equivalent), or
preceding cognate qualification(s) that meet old level 6 exit level outcomes plus an
Advanced Diploma
preceding qualification(s) that in exceptional cases are approved by assessment of prior
learning, provided that they meet Level 7 exit level outcomes.
ACE students (without a degree) will need a level 7 qualification for access to PGDip.
Only ACE students (School Leadership) will have direct access to the PGDip
qualification.
A selection process is applicable for admission to the PGDip Programme (minimum of
60% average in preceding degree or 65% in a preceding diploma). The number of
students per specialisation area will be restricted.
Additional requirements for admission:
Students have to be computer and internet
literate to be successful in this programme.
Duration
The duration of the PGDip programme in Education is a minimum of two years part-time.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities of knowledge, skills and attitudes will take place,
implying that no formal examinations will be written.
The final mark of the module will be calculated according to the weights assigned to the
various assessment activities over the period of presentation of the module. A mark of 50%
is required to pass a module and no re-assessment of a module will be granted. To pass a
module with distinction, a final mark of at least 75% has to be earned.
The institutional rules of the University in respect of assessment of advanced diploma and
degrees (General rules) are, mutatis mutandis, applicable to this diploma/degree.
16.BEdHons 2017
The content of this qualification must still be approved on all levels, but the concepts agreed
upon in 2013 are as follows:
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Only one BEdHons qualification with electives
It will be a research focused degree
Small numbers of students will be selected due to the limited capacity for
supervision (30 credits supervised research)
Suggested categories for electives:
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~
~
~
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Management and Governance
Early Childhood Development
Philosophy of Education
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~ Social Justice Education
~ Educational and School Psychology
Admission
To be admitted to this degree, a student must be in possession of a relevant qualification
on NQF level 7 which implies:
According to HEQSF




an approved and recognised four-year BEd, or
a three-year general Bachelor’s Degree capped by a PGCE (or equivalent) or
a preceding cognate degree(s) that meet Level 7 exit level outcomes, or
a preceding qualification(s) that in exceptional cases are approved by assessment of
prior learning, provided that they meet Level 7 exit level outcomes.
ACE students (without a degree) will no longer have access to the BEdHons
qualification.
A selection process is applicable for admission to the BEdHons Programme (minimum of
65% average in preceding degree is one of the criteria.)
Additional requirements for admission:
Students have to be computer and internet
literate to be successful in this programme.
Duration
The duration of the BEdHons programme is a minimum of one year full time or two years
part-time. (During the first year of implementation, the BEdHons will only be presented on a
part-time base.)
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities of knowledge, skills and attitudes will take place,
implying that no formal examinations will be written.
The final mark of the module will be calculated according to the weights assigned to the
various assessment activities over the period of presentation of the module. A mark of 50%
is required to pass a module and no re-assessment of a module will be granted. To pass a
module with distinction, a final mark of at least 75% has to be earned.
The institutional rules of the University in respect of assessment of advanced diploma and
degrees (General rules) are, mutatis mutandis, applicable to this degree.
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APPLICATION FORM: SPECIALLY SCHEDULED ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY
SECTION A: To be completed by the student.
APPLICATION DUE TO ILLNESS OR PSYCHOLOGICAL REASONS
APPLICATION DUE TO COMPASSIONATE REASONS
STUDENT NUMBER:
FULL NAMES:
SURNAME:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
TEL. /CELLULAR PHONE NUMBER OF
APPLICANT:
QUALIFICATION REGISTERED FOR:
RELEVANT MODULE(S):
MODULE CODE
DATE OF ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY
REASON/MOTIVATION FOR THE APPLICATION (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS/SWORN AFFIDAVIT FROM THE SAPS
NEED TO BE ATTACHED):
................................................................
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
APPROVED BY: ….......................................................................
FACULTY MANAGER/HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
...........................................................
DATE
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SECTION B: To be completed by a registered medical doctor/psychologist/traditional
healer AFTER Section A has been completed by the student:
NAME OF MEDICAL
DOCTOR/PSYCHOLOGIST/TRADITIONAL HEALER
(Printed):
Practice number:
Telephone number:
Date on which the above-mentioned student
consulted you for the first time in connection with
the illness mentioned in Section A:
Have you personally examined the student and
diagnosed his/her illness? (Mark the applicable
block):
YES
NO
If yes, state clearly the nature of the illness, disorder or injury in so for as can be determined, adding
brief particulars regarding the progress, characteristics, severity and cause thereof:
Additional comments (e.g. concerning patient’s previous medical history, if any):
I confirm that the information supplied in this Section B is true and accurate in every
respect.
...............................................
...............................................
SIGNATURE
DATE
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BEdHons Timetable 2015 First Semester
BLOEMFONTEIN
QWAQWA
SESSION 1
DATE
TIME
NO
MODULE
DATE
PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION MODULES ARE INDICATED IN GREEN
5 FEB
THURS
9
LAC612
15:30-18:00
CUC612
EDU633
NO
MODULE
5 FEB
THURS
18:15-20:45
11
LAG612
CUO612
TEP612
EDV613
PPO612
MLS612
CUM612
TEC612
EDU653/EDU673
CUL612
6 FEB
FRI
09:00-11:30
10
6 FEB
FRI
11:45-14:15
12
6 FEB
FRI
15:30-18:00
2
GCS612
EDU613
6 FEB
FRI
15:30-18:00
2
GCS612
6 FEB
FRI
18:15-20:45
1
GPS612
6 FEB
FRI
18:15-20:45
1
GPS612
7 FEB
SAT
09:00-11:30
3
GPL612
POO604/POD604
7 FEB
SAT
09:00-11:30
3
GPL612
7 FEB
SAT
11:45-14:15
4
GCU612
POO604/POD604
7 FEB
SAT
11:45-14:15
4
GCU612
BLOEMFONTEIN
DATE
TIME
NO
QWAQWA
MODULE
26 FEB
THURS
15:30-18:00
EDU633
26 FEB
THURS
18:15-20:45
THURS
15:30-20:45
EDV613
26 FEB
SESSION 2
TIME
27 FEB
27 FEB
27 FEB
FRI
09:00-11:30
FRI
11:45-14:15
FRI
09:00-14:15
11
LAG612
CUO612
TEP612
EDU653/EDU673
9
LAC612
CUC612
DATE
TIME
NO
MODULE
27 FEB
FRI
15:30-20:45
1
GPS612
27 FEB
FRI
15:30-20:45
1
GPS612
28 FEB
SAT
09:00-14:15
4
GCU612
POO604/POD604
28 FEB
SAT
09:00-14:15
4
GCU612
22
BLOEMFONTEIN
DATE
12 MARCH
12 MARCH
SESSION 3
12 MARCH
TIME
THURS
15:30-18:00
THURS
18:15-20:45
THURS
15:30-20:45
NO
MODULE
QWAQWA
DATE
TIME
NO
MODULE
13 MARCH
FRI
15:30-20:45
2
GCS612
14 MARCH
SAT
09:00-14:15
3
GPL612
EDU633
EDV613
10
PPO612
MLS612
CUM612
TEC612
EDU653/EDU673
12
CUL612
13 MARCH
FRI
09:00-11:30
13 MARCH
FRI
11:45-14:15
13 MARCH
FRI
09:00-14:15
13 MARCH
FRI
15:30-18:00
EDU613
13 MARCH
FRI
18:15-20:45
EDU613
13 MARCH
FRI
15:30-20:45
2
GCS612
14 MARCH
SAT
09:00-14:15
3
GPL612
POO604/POD604
BLOEMFONTEIN
DATE
TIME
THURS
15:30-18:00
NO
9
9 APRIL
THURS
18:15-20:45
11
10 APRIL
FRI
09:00-11:30
10
10 APRIL
FRI
11:45-14:15
12
10 APRIL
FRI
15:30-18:00
2
GCS612
EDU613
10 APRIL
FRI
18:15-20:45
1
11 APRIL
SAT
09:00-11:30
11 APRIL
SAT
11:45-14:15
SESSION 4
9 APRIL
MODULE
LAC612
CUC612
EDU633
LAG612
CUO612
TEP612
EDV613
QWAQWA
DATE
TIME
NO
MODULE
10 APRIL
FRI
15:30-18:00
2
GCS612
GPS612
10 APRIL
FRI
18:15-20:45
1
GPS612
3
GPL612
POO604/POD604
11 APRIL
SAT
09:00-11:30
3
GPL612
4
GCU612
POO604/POD604
11 APRIL
SAT
11:45-14:15
4
GCU612
PPO612
MLS612
CUM612
TEC612
EDU653/EDU673
CUL612
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BEdHons Timetable 2015 Second Semester
BLOEMFONTEIN
QWAQWA
SESSION 6
SESSION 5
Date
Time
No
Module
Date
PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION MODULES ARE INDICATED IN GREEN
30 July
Thurs
13
RMA642
15:30-18:00
RMM642
RMC642
30 July
Thurs
18:15-20:45
16
RMA662
RMM662
RMC662
31 July
Fri
09:00-11:30
15
31 July
Fri
11:45-14:15
14
31 July
Fri
15:30-18:00
6
31 July
Fri
18:15-20:45
7
FBB622
MLF622/MLE622
CUA622
EDU643/EDU663
FOD622
MLH622/MLL622
CUT622
EDV623
FOI622
MLM622
CUB622
EDU623
RMA622
RMM622
RMC622
1 Aug
Sat
09:00-11:30
5
1 Aug
Sat
11:45-14:15
8
20 Aug
Thurs
15:30-20:45
13
21 Aug
Fri
09:00-11:30
21 Aug
Fri
11:45-14:15
21 Aug
Fri
09:00-14:15
14
21 Aug
Fri
15:30-20:45
7
22 Aug
Sat
09:00-14:15
8
PPE622
MLP622
CUP622
TEF622
POO604/POD604
FOC622
MLC622/MLI622
CUD622
TEM622
POO604/POD604
RMA642
RMM642
RMC642
EDU643/EDU663
Time
No
Module
31 July
Fri
15:30-18:00
6
MLM622
CUB622
31 July
Fri
18:15-20:45
7
RMM622
RMC622
1 Aug
Sat
09:00-11:30
5
MLP622
CUP622
1 Aug
Sat
11:45-14:15
8
MLC622
CUD622
21 Aug
Fri
15:30-20:45
7
RMM622
RMC622
22 Aug
Sat
09:00-14:15
8
MLM622
CUD622
EDU643/EDU663
FOD622
MLH622/MLL622
CUT622
RMA622
RMM622
RMC622
FOC622
MLC622/MLI622
CUD622
TEM622
POO604/POD604
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BLOEMFONTEIN
Date
10 Sept
11 Sept
SESSION 7
11 Sept
11 Sept
11 Sept
11 Sept
SESSION 8
11 Sept
Time
Thurs
15:30-20:45
Fri
09:00-11:30
Fri
11:45-14:15
Fri
09:00-14:15
Fri
15:30-18:00
Fri
18:15-20:45
Fri
15:30-20:45
No
16
Module
RMA662
RMM662
RMC662
EDV623
QWAQWA
Date
Time
No
Module
EDV623
15
FBB622
MLF622/MLE622
CUA622
EDU623
11 Sept
Fri
15:30-20:45
MLP622
CUP622
EDU623
5
12 Sept
Sat
09:00-14:15
6
1 Oct
Thurs
15:30-18:00
13
1 Oct
Thurs
18:15-20:45
16
2 Oct
Fri
09:00-11:30
15
2 Oct
Fri
11:45-14:15
14
2 Oct
Fri
15:30-18:00
6
2 Oct
Fri
18:15-20:45
7
3 Oct
Sat
09:00-11:30
5
3 Oct
Sat
11:45-14:15
8
PPE622
MLP622
CUP622
TEF622
FOI622
MLM622
CUB622
POO604/POD604
RMA642
RMM642
RMC642
RMA662
RMM662
RMC662
FBB622
MLF622/MLE622
CUA622
EDU643/EDU663
FOD622
MLH622/MLL622
CUT622
EDV623
FOI622
MLM622
CUB622
EDU623
RMA622
RMM622
RMC622
PPE622
MLP622
CUP622
TEF622
POO604/POD604
FOC622
MLC622/MLI622
CUD622
TEM622
POO604/POD604
5
12 Sept
Sat
09:00-14:15
6
MLM622
CUB622
2 Oct
Fri
15:30-18:00
6
MLM622
CUB622
2 Oct
Fri
18:15-20:45
7
RMM622
RMC622
3 Oct
Sat
09:00-11:30
5
MLP622
CUP622
3 Oct
Sat
11:45-14:15
8
MLC22
CUD622