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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 Baccalaureus Educationis Honores 2 (Policy Studies and Governance in Education) 3.2 Baccalaureus Educationis Honores 3 (Professional Education Management and Leadership) 3.3 Baccalaureus Educationis Honores 3 (Professional Curriculum Studies) 3.4 Baccalaureus Educationis Honores 4 (Professional Curriculum Studies in Technology) 3.5 Baccalaureus Educationis Honores 4

(Psychology of Education: Inclusive Education)

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 pp 21 - 24

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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, part-time 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

Old BEdHons 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)

Only pipeline students who

completed 60% of the qualifica-tion may enrol for equivalent modules in the new BEdHons/

PGDip programmes

none

New PGDip none none Year 1

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 part-

time students)

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 full-time 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. BEdHONS 2015 CURRICULUM 3.1 BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS HONORES Study code 7514

POLICY STUDIES AND GOVERNANCE IN EDUCATION OFFERED IN: Bloemfontein

Mod. Code Name of module Credits

YEAR 1*

1 GPS 612 Philosophy of Education 8

2 GCS 612 Comparative Education and Education System Studies 8

3 GPL 612 Learning Styles and Self Concept 8

4 GCU 612 Curriculum Science and Teaching Practice 8

5 PPE 622 Principles of Education Policy and Governance 8

6 FOI 622 Ideological Impediments in Education 8

7 RMA 622 Literature Study for Research in Education 8

8 FOC 622 Principles of Scientific Critique 8

YEAR 2*

9 LAC 612 Education Law in South African Context 8

10 PPO 612 Development of Education Policies 8

11 LAG 612 Education Management and Governance: Legal Principles 8

12 CUL 612 Innovative Learner-Centred and Group Orientated Practices

8

13 RMA 642 Qualitative Research Methods in Education 8

14 FOD 622 Democracy and Education policy 8

15 FBB 622 Education Related Structures: Policy and Governance 8

16 RMA 662 Quantitative Research Methods in Education 8

Total 128

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3.2 BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS HONORES Study code 7508

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OFFERED IN: Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa


YEAR 1*





5 MLP 622 Fundamentals of Education Management and Leadership 8

6 MLM 622 Management Tasks as Basis of Effective School Management

8

7 RMM 622 Literature Study for Research in Education Management and Leadership

8

8 MLC 622 OR

MLI 622

Management of change in Education OR

Effective Leadership in Instructional Context

8

YEAR 2*

9 LAC 612 Education Law in South African Context 8

10 MLS 612 The school as Organisation: Theory, Gender and Conflict 8

11 LAG 612 Education Management and Governance: Legal Principles

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8

13 RMM 642 Qualitative Research Methods in Education Management and Leadership

8

14 MLH 622 OR

MLL 622

Organisational Management: Human Resources in School Context OR Creative and Innovative Learner Leadership

8

15 MLF 622 OR

MLE 622

Organisational Management: School Finance OR

Educational Leadership and Community Empowerment

8

16 RMM 662 Quantitative Research Methods in Education Management and Leadership

8

Total 128


PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM STUDIES OFFERED IN: Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa


YEAR 1*





5 CUP 622 Part disciplines of Didactics 8

6 CUB 622 Instructional Design 8

7 RMC 622 Literature Study for Research in Curriculum Science 8

8 CUD 622 Power Relations in the Didactic Situation 8

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YEAR 2*

9 CUC 612 Outcomes-based Education in South African Context 8

10 CUM 612 Multicultural Education in Culturally Diverse South African Schools

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11 CUO 612 Orthodidactics 8


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13 RMC 642 Qualitative Research Methods in Curriculum Science 8

14 CUT 622 Innovation in Instructional Technology 8

15 CUA 622 Quality Assessment in the Teaching-Learning Situation 8

16 RMC662 Quantitative Research Methods in Curriculum Science 8

Total 128


PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM STUDIES IN TECHNOLOGY OFFERED IN: Bloemfontein

Mod. No.

Code Name of module Credits

YEAR 1*





5 TEF 622 Technology as Learning Area: Fundamentals and Teaching Skills

8

6 MLM622 Management Tasks as Basis of Effective School Management

8

7 RMC622 Literature Study for Research in Curriculum Science 8

8 TEM 622 Modern Technology and Communication 8

YEAR 2*

9 CUC 612 Outcomes-based Education in South African Context 8

10 TEC 612 Creative Design and Professional Ethics 8

11 TEP 612 Psycho-Motor Skills and Entrepreneurship 8


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13 RMC 642 Qualitative Research Methods in Curriculum Science 8

14 CUT 622 Innovation in Instructional Technology 8

15 CUA 622 Quality Assessment in the Teaching-Learning Situation 8

16 RMC 662 Quantitative Research Methods in Curriculum Science 8

Total 128

3.5 BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS HONORES 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. Code Name of module Credits

YEAR 1

GPS612 Philosophy of Education 08

EDU 613 Foundations of Educational Psychology 16

RMM622 Literature Study for Research in Education 08

EDU 623 Special Educational Needs 16

POO604 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.

(16)

YEAR 2

Core learning

EDV613 Didactics 16

EDU633 Developmental Psychology 16

RMM642 Qualitative Research Methods in Education 08

RMM662 Quantitative Research Methods in Education 08

EDV623 Curriculum Studies 16

Elective learning

EDU 653▪ OR EDU673▪

Teaching Methodologies for Special Needs

HIV/AIDS Education

16 16

EDU 643▪ OR

EDU 663▪

Support to Learners with Special Needs Sexuality Education and Life Skills

16

16

Total 144

EDU643 and EDU653, as well as POO604 are offered in combination EDU663 and EDU673 are offered in combination.

4. 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 exami-nation 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)

8 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

Full time Part time Inclusive Education (16 modules*) (8 modules*) Registration fee: R 950 R 950 R 950 Tuition fees: R 24 000 R 12 000 see below Study material: + R 3 200 + R 1 600 + R 1 800 Total: R 28 150 R 14 550 *Calculation per module: R1 500 (Policy Studies, Management & Curriculum Studies) South African Students: Amount payable before registration R 6 870 International Students: Amount payable before registration R 11 8701

1 The remaining balance must be paid by 30 June 2015

http://www.ufs.ac.za/

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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TUITION FEES 2015 YEAR 1 YEAR 2

GPS612 R 1 500,00 EDV613 R 2 500,00

EDU613 R 2 500,00 EDU633 R 2 500,00

POO604* R 3 365,00 EDU653/EDU673 R 2 500,00

RMM622 R 1 500,00 RMM642 R 1 500,00

EDU623 R 2 500,00 RMM662 R 1 500,00

EDV623 R 2 500,00

EDU643/EDU663 R 2 500,00

TOTAL R11 365,00 TOTAL 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

Tel: 051-4444892 Fax: 051-4013574

9.4 Academic matters Program Director: Dr MM Nkoane Tel: 051-4013057 Fax: 051-4012010 9.5 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 TELEPHONE E-MAIL

CUA 622 Dr MP Koen (051) 401 3742 [email protected]

CUB 622 Dr K Junquiera (051) 401 9694 [email protected]

CUC 612 Prof LP Louw (051) 401 2876 [email protected]

CUD 622 Dr K Teise (051) 401 3576 [email protected]

CUL 612 Mr M Tshelane (051) 401 3898 [email protected]

CUM 612 Dr J Palmer (051) 401 3945 [email protected]

CUO 612 Ms T Jita (051) 401 3651 [email protected]

CUP 622 Ms G Daries (051) 401 3124 [email protected]

CUT 622 Dr J Pretorius (051) 401 3340 [email protected]

EDU613 Dr W Nel (151) 401 9557 [email protected]

EDU623 Ms Z Mokobane (051) 401 9490 [email protected]

EDU633 Dr C Beyers (051) 401 3456 [email protected]

EDU643 Dr A van Staden (051) 401 2954 [email protected]

EDU653 Dr A van Staden (051) 401 2954 [email protected]



EDV613 Dr MJ Ramabenyane (051) 401 2639 [email protected]

EDV623 Ms P Pillay (051) 401 3651 [email protected]

FBB 622 Dr K Teise (051) 401 3576 [email protected]

FOC 622 Dr A le Roux (051) 401 2292 [email protected]

FOD 622 Dr K Teise (051) 401 3576 [email protected]

FOI 622 Dr A le Roux (051) 401 2292 [email protected]

GCS 612 Dr L Jacobs (051) 401 3421 [email protected]

GCU 612 Ms C Martin (051) 401 3126 [email protected]

GPL 612 Ms Z Mokobane (051) 401 3651 [email protected]

GPS 612 Dr A le Roux (051) 401 2292 [email protected]

LAC 612 Dr L Jacobs (051) 401 3421 [email protected]

LAG 612 Ms DP Larey (051) 401 3418 [email protected]

MLC 622 Dr J Ramohai (051) 401 9683 [email protected]

MLE 622 Mr B Plaatjies (051) 401 2955 [email protected]

MLF 622 Mr P Mdunge (051) 401 3418 [email protected]

MLH 622 Dr J Palmer (051) 401 3945 [email protected]

MLI 622 Mr B Plaatjies (051) 401 2955 [email protected]

MLL 622 Prof LP Louw (051) 401 2876 [email protected]

MLM 622 Dr J Palmer (051) 401 3945 [email protected]

MLP 622 Ms DP Larey (051) 401 3418 [email protected]

MLS 612 Dr ST Brynard (051) 401 3654 [email protected]

POO 604 Dr A van Staden (051) 401 2954 [email protected]

PPE 622 Dr A le Roux (051) 401 2292 [email protected]

PPO 612 Dr K Teise (051) 401 3576 [email protected]

RMA 622 Mr FJ Kruger (051) 401 3420 [email protected]

RMA 642 Dr ST Brynard (051) 401 3654 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]










































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RMA 662 Dr L Jacobs (051) 401 3421 [email protected]

RMC 622 Mr FJ Kruger (051) 401 3420 [email protected]

RMC 642 Dr ST Brynard (051) 401 3654 [email protected]

RMC 662 Dr L Jacobs (051) 401 3421 [email protected]

RMM 622 Mr FJ Kruger (051) 401 3420 [email protected]

RMM 642 Dr ST Brynard (051) 401 3654 [email protected]

RMM 662 Dr L Jacobs (051) 401 3421 [email protected]

TEC 612 Prof GP Combrinck (051) 401 2524 [email protected]

TEF 622 Mr NJP Teis (051) 401 2693 [email protected]

TEM 622 Mr NJP Teis (051) 401 2693 [email protected]

TEP612 Prof GP Combrinck (051) 401 2524 [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 Dean Student Dean

Solution Solution Solved Solved Solved

Grievance register

P/D = Programme Director HoS = Head of School

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12. CAMPUS MAP (WINKIE DIREKO (EDUCATION) BUILDING = 10)

9 Agriculture Building 10 Winkie Direko (Education) Building 11 Lectoriums A-F 12 Flippie Groenewoud Building 19 HMS (H V/d Merwe Scholtz Hall) 20 South/West/North/East Block 22 UFS Sasol Library 23 Stabilis Building 25 CH (Callie Human Hall) 26 Examination Centre: Rooms 1- 7 26a Badminton Hall 43 Biology Building 47 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 0515221535 Colonade Lodge 0515224440 Shawu Lodge 0515225731 The Farmhouse 0515227770 College Lodge 0514443837 Palm Lodge 0514446982

15. 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:

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

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)


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:

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: ~ 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


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 DATE

APPROVED BY: …....................................................................... FACULTY MANAGER/HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

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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

DATE TIME NO MODULE DATE TIME NO MODULE

PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION MODULES ARE INDICATED IN GREEN

SE

SS

ION

1

5 FEB

THURS 15:30-18:00

9 LAC612 CUC612 EDU633

5 FEB THURS 18:15-20:45

11 LAG612 CUO612 TEP612 EDV613

6 FEB FRI 09:00-11:30

10 PPO612 MLS612 CUM612 TEC612 EDU653/EDU673

6 FEB FRI 11:45-14:15

12 CUL612

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 QWAQWA


SE

SS

ION

2

26 FEB THURS 15:30-18:00

EDU633

26 FEB THURS 18:15-20:45

EDV613

26 FEB THURS 15:30-20:45

11 LAG612 CUO612 TEP612

27 FEB FRI 09:00-11:30

EDU653/EDU673

27 FEB FRI 11:45-14:15

27 FEB FRI 09:00-14:15

9 LAC612 CUC612

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


28 FEB SAT 09:00-14:15

4 GCU612

22

SE

SS

ION

3

BLOEMFONTEIN QWAQWA DATE TIME NO MODULE DATE TIME NO MODULE

12 MARCH THURS 15:30-18:00

EDU633

12 MARCH THURS 18:15-20:45

EDV613

12 MARCH THURS 15:30-20:45

10 PPO612 MLS612 CUM612 TEC612

13 MARCH FRI 09:00-11:30

EDU653/EDU673

13 MARCH FRI 11:45-14:15

13 MARCH FRI 09:00-14:15

12 CUL612

13 MARCH FRI 15:30-18:00

EDU613 13 MARCH FRI 15:30-20:45

2 GCS612

13 MARCH FRI 18:15-20:45

EDU613

13 MARCH FRI 15:30-20:45

2 GCS612

14 MARCH SAT 09:00-14:15


14 MARCH SAT 09:00-14:15

3 GPL612

BLOEMFONTEIN QWAQWA


SE

SS

ION

4

9 APRIL THURS 15:30-18:00

9 LAC612 CUC612 EDU633

9 APRIL THURS 18:15-20:45

11 LAG612 CUO612 TEP612 EDV613

10 APRIL FRI 09:00-11:30

10 PPO612 MLS612 CUM612 TEC612 EDU653/EDU673

10 APRIL FRI 11:45-14:15

12 CUL612

10 APRIL FRI 15:30-18:00

2 GCS612 EDU613

10 APRIL FRI 15:30-18:00

2 GCS612

10 APRIL FRI 18:15-20:45

1 GPS612

10 APRIL FRI 18:15-20:45

1 GPS612

11 APRIL SAT 09:00-11:30


11 APRIL SAT 09:00-11:30

3 GPL612

11 APRIL SAT 11:45-14:15


11 APRIL SAT 11:45-14:15

4 GCU612

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BEdHons Timetable 2015 Second Semester BLOEMFONTEIN QWAQWA

Date Time No Module Date Time No Module

PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION MODULES ARE INDICATED IN GREEN

SE

SS

ION

5

30 July Thurs 15:30-18:00

13 RMA642 RMM642 RMC642

30 July Thurs 18:15-20:45

16

RMA662 RMM662 RMC662

31 July Fri 09:00-11:30

15 FBB622 MLF622/MLE622 CUA622 EDU643/EDU663

31 July Fri 11:45-14:15

14

FOD622 MLH622/MLL622 CUT622 EDV623

31 July Fri 15:30-18:00

6 FOI622 MLM622 CUB622 EDU623

31 July Fri 15:30-18:00

6 MLM622 CUB622

31 July Fri 18:15-20:45

7 RMA622 RMM622 RMC622

31 July Fri 18:15-20:45

7 RMM622 RMC622

1 Aug Sat 09:00-11:30

5 PPE622 MLP622 CUP622 TEF622 POO604/POD604

1 Aug Sat 09:00-11:30

5 MLP622 CUP622

1 Aug Sat 11:45-14:15

8 FOC622 MLC622/MLI622 CUD622 TEM622 POO604/POD604

1 Aug Sat 11:45-14:15

8 MLC622 CUD622

SE

SS

ION

6

20 Aug Thurs 15:30-20:45

13 RMA642 RMM642 RMC642

21 Aug Fri 09:00-11:30

EDU643/EDU663

21 Aug Fri 11:45-14:15

EDU643/EDU663

21 Aug Fri 09:00-14:15

14

FOD622 MLH622/MLL622 CUT622

21 Aug Fri 15:30-20:45


21 Aug Fri 15:30-20:45

7 RMM622 RMC622

22 Aug Sat 09:00-14:15


22 Aug Sat 09:00-14:15

8 MLM622 CUD622

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SE

SS

ION

7

BLOEMFONTEIN QWAQWA

Date Time No Module Date Time No Module

10 Sept Thurs 15:30-20:45

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11 Sept Fri 09:00-11:30

EDV623

11 Sept Fri 11:45-14:15

EDV623

11 Sept Fri 09:00-14:15

15 FBB622 MLF622/MLE622 CUA622

11 Sept Fri 15:30-18:00

EDU623 11 Sept Fri 15:30-20:45

MLP622 CUP622

11 Sept Fri 18:15-20:45

EDU623

11 Sept Fri 15:30-20:45

5 PPE622 MLP622 CUP622 TEF622

5

12 Sept Sat 09:00-14:15

6 FOI622 MLM622 CUB622 POO604/POD604

12 Sept Sat 09:00-14:15

6 MLM622 CUB622

SE

SS

ION

8

1 Oct Thurs 15:30-18:00

13 RMA642 RMM642 RMC642

1 Oct Thurs 18:15-20:45

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2 Oct Fri 09:00-11:30

15 FBB622 MLF622/MLE622 CUA622 EDU643/EDU663

2 Oct Fri 11:45-14:15

14

FOD622 MLH622/MLL622 CUT622 EDV623

2 Oct Fri 15:30-18:00

6 FOI622 MLM622 CUB622 EDU623

2 Oct Fri 15:30-18:00

6 MLM622 CUB622

2 Oct Fri 18:15-20:45


2 Oct Fri 18:15-20:45

7 RMM622 RMC622

3 Oct Sat 09:00-11:30

5 PPE622 MLP622 CUP622 TEF622 POO604/POD604

3 Oct Sat 09:00-11:30

5 MLP622 CUP622

3 Oct Sat 11:45-14:15


3 Oct Sat 11:45-14:15

8 MLC22 CUD622

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