It all starts here. Education Sciences

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1 It all starts here Education Sciences

2 INDEMNITY Notice Study information is subject to change and is but a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at the Admissions Office: magda.fourie@nwu.ac.za or phone Acceptance and boarding Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not necessarily be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their scholastic achievements for admission to these fields. The same rule applies for residence application. GENERAL enquiery Potchefstroom Campus Phone or write to: The Marketing and Communication Department (NWU- Potchefstroom Campus), Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, NWU-Pukke NWUPUK NWU-PUKKEtv navrae@nwu.ac.za nwu.ac.za NWU. Compiled by the Marketing and Communication Department (NWU Potchefstroom Campus) together with the faculties and the Admissions Office of the Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU

3 Faculty of EDUCATION SCIENCES Curriculum stipulation BEd Curriculum: Foundation Phase (Programme Code: ) Students must develop the ability to demonstrate communicative, numerical and technological skills in such ways as to facilitate own academic learning. Within the different specialist fields in the curriculum, the focus is on literacy, numeric and life skills. Students receive specialist training within the specific learning phase to promote learning progression and holistic development. The mastering of certain teaching and learning strategies, assessment practise and how to behave in an ethical professional way and be accountable, enjoys attention in this programme. The curriculum exists of generic and more specialist modules. The curriculum is offered over four years with specific credits which must be obtained yearly. This qualification is directed on the education of educators who wants to educate learners from Gr. R to Gr. 3. Work integrated learning forms part of the professional development of the student within each phase.

4 BEd Intermediary and Senior Phase (Program Code: ) The BEd Intermediate and Senior Phase students are expected to master certain outcomes successfully over the four years of study. Students will be specialising in the following learning areas: Natural Sciences, Technology, Languages, Social Sciences, Life Orientation, Mathematics and Culture. Within the specialist curriculum fields the students will be expected to demonstrate certain skills concerning education and learning strategies, assessment practises and how to be ethical, professional accountable within the various educational contexts. The curricula are compiled from certain modules and offered over four years. The curricula exist of generic modules and main subjects or more specialised modules. Work Integrated Learning forms part of the professional development of the student within each phase. BEd Senior and Further Education and Training Phase (Programme Code: ) BEd Senior and Further Education and Training students are expected to successfully master certain outcomes The integration of knowledge and skills can be obtained within the following specialist fields within the various available curricula: Education Afrikaans, Education

5 English, Education Life Sciences, Education Information Technology, Education Economics, Education History, Education Geography, Education Life Orientation, Education Art, Education Movement Sciences, Education Physical Sciences, Education Management Studies, Education Accounting, Education Applied Computer Technology, Education Mathematics, Education Setswana - mother tongue/ non mother tongue, Education Engineer Graphics and Design. BEd Senior and Further Education and Training Phase - Technology (Programme Code: ) Specialist BEd (Technology) programme is one of the most popular training opportunities for teachers and lectors in the scarce Technology field with specific training in: Engineering Graphics and Design plus a choice of: Electronic Technology Mechanical Technology Civil Technology Cognitive skills and development with regards to design and graphic communication (Engineering Graphics and Design) Skills and application of Electronic and Electric principles (Electric Technology) The skills and knowledge in terms of the Civil environment (Building and Construction and Woodwork - Civil Technology). Conceptual design in the production and maintenance industries in Mechanical and Engineering environment (Mechanical Technology) Students will be expected to demonstrate certain skills with regard to educational and learning strategies, assessment practises, and how to be ethical and professionally accountable within the various educational contexts

6 The curricula are complied from certain modules and offered over a four year period. The curricula consist of generic modules and main subjects or more specialised modules. Work Integrated Learning forms part of the professional development of the student within the phase.

7 Vocationally directed Internationally recognised degrees Afrikaans (with educational interpreting in some courses) Pulsating student life Safe campus nwu.ac.za nwupuk.mobi NWU-Pukke NWUPUK NWU-PUKKEtv