Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world

~ Nelson Mandela

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Programme Information 2014

The Faculty of Education is currently developing new programmes aligned with the policy Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualications (2011). Some of the new programmes will be offered in 2014. We will keep you informed through the press.

1. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BEd) DEGREE

HOW DO I GAIN ADMISSION TO THE BEd DEGREE AT UJ? In order to gain access to the BEd programme, applicants are required to have the appropriate combination of recognised National Senior Certicate (NSC) subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects. The minimum entry requirements for studies, as legislated by the government do not guarantee a prospective student admission to this programme. Preliminary admission is based on the results obtained in the nal Grade 11 examination. Actual admission is based on the nal Grade 12 results. Specic admission requirements for the Faculty of Education: A valid National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission for degree purposes The subjects to be used in the calculation of the APS are the prescribed seven subjects for the NSC. The achievement rating of Life Orientation is divided by 2 in calculating the APS. If an applicant has included more than the minimum of three electives in his/her NSC the four compulsories and the best three electives are used.

The following minimum subject and level requirements apply:

Programmes BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching Gr R-3; BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching Gr 4 7; BEd in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (High School Teaching) Gr 7-12 Minimum APS 26 with Mathematics OR 27 with Mathematical Literacy Group A OR
Other recognised language Mathematics Literacy Language of teaching and learning

Group B

Life Orientation

Mathematics

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Points are awarded according to the scale below

APS Scale Percantage (%) 7 80100% 6 7079% 5 6069% 4 5059% 3 4049% 2 3039% 0-29%

WHAT ABOUT BURSARIES? The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme for Teachers enables students of high academic promise and commitment to undertake initial teacher education and upon qualication to enter the service of provincial departments of education. The bursaries are designed to help meet the national need for high calibre 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 Faculty of Education also offers bursaries to students performing well in their studies. Contact the bursary ofce at 011 559 3769 or at email address nancialaid@uj.ac.za. Apart from the above-mentioned bursary options, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) may be contacted at 011 559 3642/3906/4035/3768/3578 on the Auckland Park Campus (APK) and 011 559 5507/5509 on the Soweto Campus (SWC). Email: nsfas@uj.ac.za Closing date for bursary applications is 1 November 2013. Please note: Students must pay their own registration fees irrespective of whether they have applied for bursaries. The registration fee this year was R3350.00. This amount will increase in 2014. You may phone the Enrolment Centre at 011 559 4555 or email myfuture@uj.ac.za to enquire about the registration fee for 2014. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please note that a separate application process is followed for international students. In addition to the above-mentioned documents, a study permit and medical insurance certicate must be produced. Contact the International Office 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 Certied copies of Final Grade 12 results (if available) Grade 11 results Your ID document Academic record and Certificate of Conduct if previously enrolled at another university.

HOW CAN I APPLY? Contact the Student Enrolment Centre before 30 October 2013 at 011 559 4555 or email the centre at myfuture@uj.ac.za An application form will be sent to you. Please complete and return to the following address together with the other documents needed plus a non-refundable application fee. Faculty of Education University of Johannesburg PO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006 OR Faculty of Education University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus (SWC), Private Bag X09, Bertshaw, 2013 If you are applying for residence at the University of Johannesburg for the rst time, a deposit of R750.00 must be included. You can download an application form from the following web address: www.uj.ac.za.

2. POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 1. POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (SCHOOL PHASE) GRADES 10 12) A rst 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 360 credits) which includes two school-related teaching subjects at second year level. (We have to be consistent: either ON level or AT level) 2. POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (SENIOR PHASE) GRADES 7, 8 AND 9 A rst degree at level 6 (a minimum of 360 credits) with two school-related teaching subjects, one at second year level and one at rst year level OR An approved National Diploma at level 6 (minimum 360 credits) with two school-related teaching subjects, one at second year level and one at rst year level.
Please note: Programme specic admission requirements apply to the learning area methodologies and subject methodologies.

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

CONTACT DETAILS: Michell Struwig, Tel: 011 559 3587 Email: mstruwig@uj.ac.za
Please note: Students who are employed full-time may only register for the part-time programme. If a student starts full-time work during the year, the university must be informed in writing about this 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 completed in approved schools during the time of study. Students may be expected to complete these periods of practical teaching during university holidays. The university reserves the right to place students in schools in line with the training needs.

3. BED HONOURS DEGREE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: A bachelors degree plus a teachers diploma (at least 480 credits 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) OR A recognised teachers diploma or diplomas equivalent to a four year teachers diploma (at least 480 credits at level 6) OR A recognised teachers diploma and a three-year National Technical Certicate (T3) (at least 480 credits at level 6) or an equivalent thereof. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: Students should provide proof of relevant academic competence, namely 65% average in the majors of a prior degree or in the case of a diploma, a 65% average for all the subjects/modules. Educational Linguistics: At least one modern language at second year level. Technology Education: Technical qualications, 120 credits at level 6. DURATION OF PROGRAMME: One year full-time or two years part-time CONTACT DETAILS: Mr Gerald Miza, Tel: 011 559 3506 Email: geraldm@uj.ac.za

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 and deepen students expertise in Education as well as their academic and practical competence in the specialization within Education. It also strives to develop research capacity in the methodology of Education as eld 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 Honours programmes apply in this programme but with the following additional selection criteria: In order to be selected for this degree a candidate must have Psychology 3 and Education 3. Candidates who apply for this degree will undergo a selection process. The selection process is based on previous academic achievement, personal skills, interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a team and the potential to learn the necessary skills to become an effective counsellor. The BEd Honours programme in Educational Psychology serves to deepen and consolidate students expertise in Education as well as academic and practical competence in Educational Psychology within Education as a eld of practice. It also serves to develop research capacity in methodology and techniques of Education as eld of study.

The purpose of the practicum is to develop core competencies in the practical eld of school counselling.

4. MED DEGREE / MPHIL DEGREE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Prospective candidates will have obtained a BEd (Hons) OR Prospective candidates will have obtained a suitable four year professional bachelors degree plus a teachers diploma/ teaching qualication and work experience in the proposed eld of specialisation OR Prospective candidates will have obtained a teachers diploma /teaching qualication, plus an appropriate honours degree and work experience in the proposed eld of specialisation. The Education knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Head of Department and the subject expert in the proposed eld of specialisation and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to registration. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: Academic performance: students need to have attained a minimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was not attained, prior learning and experience in the eld may be taken into consideration and students could be allowed to register based on a pre-registration research proposal which is accepted by the academic department in which the student will be registering. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMME: MED DEGREE Full dissertation: A dissertation on an approved topic in the eld of Education. All students must attend a short learning programme in research methodology OR Coursework and minor-dissertation: All students must attend a short learning programme in research methodology. Students choose one of the following broad areas in module work and minor dissertation or full dissertation.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Curriculum Policy Evaluation Inclusive Education Life and Career Orientation Teacher Education Educational Linguistics Values and Human Rights in Education Adult Education Higher Education Mathematics and Science Education Philosophy of Education Psychology of Learning

12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Information and Communication Technology in Education Foundation Phase education Teaching Methodology Mathematics Education (only full dissertation) Science Education (Natural, Physical and Life Sciences) (only full dissertation) Sociology of Education (only full dissertation) Technology Education (only full dissertation) Educational Management 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 PhD

Doctoral study requires a candidate to undertake research at an advanced academic level culminating in the production, defence and acceptance of a thesis. The dening characteristic of the qualication is that the candidate is required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a signicant and original academic contribution to the eld of Education. DOCTOR EDUCATIONIS (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY) RULES OF ACCESS Prospective candidates will have obtained an MEd (Educational Psychology). Academic performance: students need to have attained a minimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was not attained, prior learning and experience in the eld may be taken into consideration and students could be allowed to register based on a pre-registration research proposal which is accepted by the Department of Educational Psychology.

Additional selection criteria Applicants ability to communicate both in oral and written format may be assessed in a screening procedure. Prociency in a word processing package and internet use is strongly recommended. PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR (EDUCATION) RULES OF ACCESS Prospective candidates will have obtained an MEd OR Prospective candidates will have obtained a teachers diploma/ teaching qualication, plus an appropriate masters degree as well as work experience in the eld of study. The Education knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Head of Department and prospective supervisor and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA Academic performance: students need to have attained a minimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was not attained, prior learning and experience in the eld may be taken into consideration and students could be allowed to register based on a pre-registration research proposal which is accepted by the Department in which the student will be registering. Topics related to the following broad areas may be investigated: 1. Adult Education 2. Curriculum Studies 3. Inclusive Education 4. Educational and Learning Support 5. Educational Linguistics 6. Educational Management 7. ICT in Education 8. Higher Education 9. Learning Area Methodology 10. Life and Career Orientation 11. Mathematics Education 12. Philosophy of Education 13. Psychology of Education 14. Sociology of Education 15. Science Education 16. Teacher Education 17. Technology Education 18. Values and Human Rights Education 19. Foundation Phase Education CONTACT DETAILS: Tel: 011 559 3251

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