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The Programmes ManagerCounci l o f Higher Educat ionRoom 1 57Department of Educat ion123 Schoeman StreetPRETORIA0002

For attention: Ms Kirt i Menon

Dear Ms Menon

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMME MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE MINISTER

On 26 September 2000 UPE submit ted the fo l lowing changes of designat ion of ex is t ingqual i f icat ions for the Min is ter 's in format ion:

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Exist ing name

Higher Dip loma in Educat ion (Postgraduate)

Baccalaureus Pr imae Educat ion is (endorse-ments: Foundat ion Phase, In termediate Phase,Senior Phase)

Baccalaureus Educat ion is

FDE (Language Teach ing (Eng l i sh ) )

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Postgraduate Cert i f icate in Education (PGCE)Nagraadse Ser t i f ikaat in Onderwys (NSO) i ,

Baccalaureus Educat ion is (BEd) (endorsement :Foundat ion ' Phase/ ln termediate ' phase/SeniorPhase/Furt l ier Education and Training)(Endossement : Grondslagf ase/ ln termedi6reFase/Senior Fase/Verdere Onderwys enOple id ing)

Baccalaureus Educat ion is Honores (BEd Hons)

FDE (Language Teaching)(Taalonderr i

On 31 October 2OOO we received a telephonic request from your off ice that thedesignations be submitted in the format used for the accreditat ion and approvalprogrammes (" form 2") .

Attached therefore please f ind form 2 in respect of the fol lowing quali f icat ions:

1 . B E d H o n s2. BEd (Foundat ion Phase)3. BEd ( ln termediate Phase)4. BEd (Senior Phase)(Mathemat ics and Science Educat ion)5. BEd (Senior Phase)(Language Educat ion)6. BEd (Fur ther Educat ion and Tra in ing)7. Postgraduate Cert i f icate in Education8 . F u r t h e r D i p | o m a i n E d u c a t i o n : L a n g u a g e E d u c a t i o n

Yours sincerely

VenterHEAD: ACADEMIC STUDENT ADMINSITRATION

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3I.INIVERSITY OF PORT ELIZABETH

SUBMISSION FORMAT FOR THE ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL OF LEARNINGPROGRAMMES (FORM 2)

A. DETAILS OF INSTITUTION

l. Name of InstitutionUniversiw of Port Elizabeth

'* 2. Contact details of Registrar

2.1 Mrs J Bishop2.2 Physical Address: UPE, University Wuy, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, 6001.2.3 Postal Address: PO Box 1600, PORT ELIZABETH, 60002.4 Telephone: (041) 50423132.5 Fascimile: (041) 504 25742.6 E-mall: samimb(r?upe.ac.za

B. DETAILS OF QUALIFICATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

B.1 Description of Qualif ication and Programme

1. Title of qualif ication and programe

Name: Baccalaureus EducationisAbbreviation: BEdEndorsement: Intermediate Phase (This is not a new qualification: previously called

Baccalaureus Primae Educationis (BPrimEd))

2. Purpose of the qualif ication and programme

To equip pre- and in-service teachers with the appropriate knowledge, competencies, values andattitudes required to practise as qualified teachers, pursue further intellectual development andcontribute to education in society.

3. Envisaged student enrolment for programme and qualif ication

t130 tuii-time stucients (including +30 new intake) and +500 part-time upgrading students(including + 150 new intake) will enroll for this programme in 2001.

4. Specify whether mode of instruction is distance, residential or mix-mode

Residential for full-time students and mixed-mode for part-time distance education students.

i. Reiationship (access, etc) to other programmes and qualif ications

The programme links vertically with the Baccalaureus Educationis Honores at NeF 7 andhorizontally with the Advanced Certificate in Education at NQF 6.

6. Admission criteria

6.1 Candidates must be in possession of a matriculation exemption certificate.6.2 Upgrading students must have obtained a recognised three-year teaching qualification at NeF 5 and

have at least five years' teaching experience in the Intermediate Phase.

7. Exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria

7.1 Specific Outcomes:

By the end of the programme learners willbe able to:

A. Practical:

l. Construct learning environments that are appropriate2. design original learning programmes3. select and prepare suitable textual and visual resources for learning4. manage learning in the classroom5. use ski!!s, '/alues, principles, methcds and prccedures relevant to the sub;ect/learntng area* 6. monitor, assess, record and report on the achievement of the learning outcomes7 . communicate effectively showing respect for the differences of others8. make considered decisions in respect of the needs of the learners9. develop supportive relations with colleagues, parents and other key persons and organizations

in the community10. critically select, examine and utilize provided learning material.

B. Foundational Competencies:

I . Provide assessment strategies as an essential feature of a holistic teaching and learningprocess

2. interpret, analyze and evaluate the learning content3. interpret, analyze and evaluate the context in which teaching and learning takes place

and take appropriate action4. demonstrate sound knowledge of subject content and various methodoloeical

principles5. demonstrate an ability to be flexible in dynamically changing environments6. understand the crucial importance of safety, health and environmental issues in the

school and the broader communitv

C. Reflexive Competencies:

I . Professional growth as an educator through the pursuit of effective study and research2. interpret and use assessment results to feed into processes for the improvement of

learning programmes3. critically examine and reflect on different approaches to learning and teaching, make

choices on the basis of this reflection, and defend these choices

-l !2 Critrcai Cross-FreldOutcomes:

P : Practical CompetenciesF : Foundational CompetenciesR : Reflexive Competencies

l. Problem-solving critical and ueative thinking: this outcome is embedded in Pl - Pl0;F i - F 6 ; R . i - R . 3 .

2. l4rorking ffictively as a member of a team : this outcome is embedded in Pl , P2, P9;F6; R2.

3. Self organization andmanagement'. this outcome is embedded in Pl -P10; Fl - F6;R l - R3.

4. Information processing: this outcome is embedded in Pl - Pl0; Rl - F6; Rl - R3.5. Communicating ffictively: this outcome is embedded in Pl ,P2,P6, P9 : F6; p2.6. Effective critical use of science and technologt: this outcome is embedded in Pl, p3.7 . Demonstrating a systematic understanding of the world: this outcome is embedded in

P9 ; F6.

8. Reflecting on and exploring learning strategies: this outcome is embedded in pl -P 1 0 : F l - F 6 ; R l - R 3 .

9. Participating as citizens in social life; this outcome is embedded in F6.10. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts: this

outcome is embedded in Pl - P10; Fl - F6; Rl - R3.I I . Exploring education and career opportunifies: this outcome is embedded in Rl.12. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities: this outcome is embedded in all the

specific outcomes as this qualification makes learners more marketable as professionaleducators and independent consultants.

7.3 AssociatedAssessmentCriteria:

In the following roles:

o Learning mediatoro Inte{preter and designer of learning programmes and materialso Leader, administrator and managero Community, citizenship and pastoral role. Scholar, researcher and life-lone learnero Assessoro Learning Area/Subject/Discipline Specialist.

Learners should be able to:

7 .3.1 Consider a range of possibilities for action, make considered decisions about which possibilityto follow and perform the chosen action

7.3.2 demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and thinking which underpins actions taken

7.3.3 demonstrate the ability to integrate or connect performances and decision making withunderstanding, and the ability to adapt to change in unforeseen circumstances and expliin thereasons behind these actions.

8. Integrated Assessment

A range of strategies will be used to ensure that the practical, foundational and reflexive outcomes. aswell as the critical cross-field outcomes are integrated:

8.1 modular and teaching-practice portfolios8.2 school-based assignments and contextualised Education Studies' tasks8.3 individual and group projects8.4 research reports8.5 written and oral examinations

9. Dnra.tion and tota! credit value of qualif le a1l6a/programae

The programme is offered over four years of study for full-time students with a total credit value of 480,and over two years of study for part-time students with a total credit value of 240, of which a maximumof 120 credits may be credited through recognition of prior learning.

10. Minimum credits required at specific levels

48 at NQF 4l AQ q+ Naltr {I v u u L I t \ < r J

204 atNQF 6

an additional 60 credits are to be used at the discretion of the university to design and adapt learningprogrammes which take account of the needs of different learners and contexts.

I l. Specifiy credits for fundamental, core and elective contents

Credits NQF ievel Totai

Fundamental 24 4

Core 12 47 2 5

\20 5

Elective 12 48 4 5

108 6 204{20

12. Moderation Options

Exam question papers and memoranda, and a sample of the answer scriptsiportfolios/ will be moderatedby an accredited assessor.

13. Provide letters of approval from professional body (where applicable)

Not applicable.

14. Date of approval by Council

October 2000.

8.2 Viabil itv of Programme

I . The expertise and experience of the university in the broad field study

The Faculty of Education has been offering the programme (up till the present known asBPrimEd) for more than25 years.

2. In case of advanced offerings, include experience and expertise of institution in offering theprogramme

N/A

3. The qualifications of academic staff offering the programme

Most of the staff are in possession of at least an honours or master's degree.

4. State number oi staif committeo to the programme and whether they are tutl-t ime or part-time staff

4.1 Campus: 4 full-time and 1 part-time4.2 Distance: 4 full-time and27 part-time

5. The teaching and research experience of staff involved in the running of the programme

Experience ranges from two years in the case of some part-time staff, to 20 years in the case offull-time staff.

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6 . Post-graduate supervision procedures and support

N/A

7. The adequacy of the institutional infrastructure in meeting the desired outcomes of theprogramme

Adequate infrastructure is in place for both residential and distance (mixed-mode) offerings

Specify relevance of the programme to regional and national need. Provide evidence ifpossible

UPE is from 2001, the only provider of pre-service Foundation Phase BEd Teacher Education inWestern Region of Eastern Cape Province. (Closure of Teachers' Colleges). Meets demand forupgrading programme for In-service Teachers in Eastern and Southern Cape at Regional Sites,and Nationally / in Southern Africa through semi-distance offerings.

Specify how the programme fits the institution's institutional mission and plan

UPE is committed to providing quality pre-service and in-service teacher education programmesin the region. By doing so, the institution is serving an important need in the wider community.Such need is also to be seen in the light of looming shortages of teachers as a result of teacherretrechments and voluntary severance packages.

State whether there is current provision at other institutions (universities and technikons).If there is, provide reasons for why this qualification and programme is needed

As from January 2001 there will be no Teachers' Colleges in the Eastern Cape, as they will eitherhave been disestablished or incorporated into Higher Education Institutions. In the WesternRegion of the Eastern Cape UPE is the only provider of pre-service or in-service primary schoolteacher education programmes leading to a qualification. The Port Elizabeth Technikon will beresponsible for the pipeline students of Algoa College of Education in 2001 and 2002, but havehad no previous tradition of offering such programmes.

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The RegistrarMr J CoeEeeUniversity of Port ElizabethP O Box 1600PORT ELIZABETH6000

Dear Mr Coetzee,

RECORDING OF EXISTING QUALIFICATIONS

May I take this opportunity to thank you for the effon put into your submission to SAQA.

We have processed your submissicn anC wcuid l ike to info.rn you of the fcl lowing:

Postnet Suite 248Private Bag X 06WATERKLOOF

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659 Pienaar StreetBROOKLYN

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Tel: +27 (0) 12 346-5553

Fax: +27 (0) 12 346-5809

qualif ications have been recorded on the SAQA database,granted the status of interim registration.

The following existingand are consequentlY

BACHELOR'S DEGREES

Baccalaureus ArliumBaccalaureus ArtiumBaccalaureus Artium (Educationis)Baccalaureus Artium (Human Movement Science)Baccalaureus Artium HonoresBaccalaureus Artium HonoresBaccalaureus Artium Honores in Social WorkBaccalaureus Artium in Social WorkBaccalaureus CurationisBaccalaureus Curationis HonoresBac,calaureus Curationis Instltutionis et AdministrationisBaccalaureus EducationisBaccalauteus JurisBaccalauleus Legum

SAQA'S MISSION.fo ensurc the develqment and implementation of a National Qualificatbns Framewo* which contibutes to the full develop

of each leamer and to the social aN economic devdopment of the nation at large"

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Baccalaureus Musicae

Baccalaureus Musicae Educationis

B accalaureu s Pha rrnaciae

Baccalaureus Primae Educationis (Junior Primary Teaching)

Baccalaureus Primae Educationis (Senior Primary Teaching)

Baccalaureu s Procuration is

Baccalaureu s ScientiaeBaccalaureus Scientiae HonoresBachelor of ArchitectureBac.helor of CommerceBachelor of Cornmerce (Honours)Bachelor of Commerce (Rationum)Bachelor of Science (Construction Management)Sachelor of Science (Quantity Surveying)

MASTER'S OEGREES

I/agister /il ium (Health and Welfare ilanagement)lr4agister Artium in Clinical Psychologylr4agister Artium in Counselling PsychoiogyMagister Artiunn in Social WorkMagister Curatio;'rislr4 ag ister Educatiotti sMagister Educationis !n Education:rl Psycl'rologvMagister LegurnMagister MusicaeMagisler PharrriaciaeMagister ScientiaeMaster of ArchitectureMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of ColnmerceMaster of Commerce (Taxation)

Master of Public Administrat ionMaster of Sciencelrlaster cf Science (Construction l'4anagennent)Master of Science (Quantity Surveying)

DOCTORATES

Doctor CurationisDoctor EducationisDoctor LegumDoctor LitterarumDoctor MusicaeDoctor of ArchitectureDoctor of CommerceDoctor PhilosophiaeDoctor Scientiae

SAQA'S MISSION"To ensure the development and implementation of a National Qualifications Framewo* which contibutes to the full develop

of each learner and to the srcial and economic development of the nation at large.'

Philosophiae Doctor in Quantity Surveying

DIPLOMAS

Diploma in Legal InterpretingHigher Diploma in Education (Primary Teaching)Postgraduate Diploma in Eastern Cape Studies

With regard to these recorded existing qualifications, please take note of the following^ l ^ + ^ - ^ ^ r .5 r d r E l I l E l l t .

"Recording is intended to capture the nature of an existing national qualification [ascontemplated in Regulation 11(1)(c) of 28 March 1998l. rather than the specifics of theleaming programme leading to the qualification. Recording of a qualificatiott does notimply SAQA endorsement of the learning programme. Nor does recording imply anycomment on, or endorsement of, the quality' of the provider or providers offeringprogramtnes leading to the qualification, cr have any inplication forthe possib/e futureaccreditation or interim accreCitation of such provider or providers. Such accreditationshall depend on lhe fulfilmerrt of the criieria for eccreditaticn as esfab lisheci by therelevant ETQA."

In any future rleali, 'rgs regarding intei ' irn registration, SAQA wil l assume that you havetaken cognisance of this statement. In dealing with the public you may state that aninstituticnal offering leads to the achievernent of a SAQA registered qualif ication. but' icushould in no way imply that your particular progrannme is SAQA endorsed.

A second letter frorn rny office is atta.fr"Jfo this one, and explains the status ofother qualif ications submitted by your institution.

Itlay I express our appreciation of your co-opei'ation on this phase cf registration. Welook forward to receiving your next sub,missicn orior io 30 -lune 2000. This sub,r,issionwil l be of all recorded qualif ications in the format contemplated in Regulation f i(1)(c)of the Government Gazette of 28 March 1998 (for details see the SAQA website). Theprocessing of this submission by one or rnore of the National Standards Bodies wil lexiend the interim registration of reccrded quralifications to 30 June 2003.

We look forward to our on-going relationship in building the NQF.

Yours sincerely,

(l ,MUEL B. A. ISAACS

XECUTIVE OFFICER : SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

SAQA'S MISSION"To ensure the development and implementation of a National Qualifications Framework which contibutes to the full develop

of each learner and to the social aN economic development of the nation at large."

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26 September 2000

Director GeneralDept of EducationDirectorate: Higher Education (Policy and Development Support)Private Bag X895PRETORIA0001

Attention: Ms Kirti Menon

Dear Madam

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR THE INFORMATION OF THEMINISTER

In accordance with the Department of Education's prescriptions in the latest document "Universityrequests regarding new learning programrnes" (February 1999), the Council of UPE (meeting of15 September 2000) hereby wishes to inform the Minister of the following:

1. DISCONTINUATION OF LEARNING PROGRAMMES WITH EFFECT FROM 2OO1

1.1 FACULTY OF EDUCAIION

Further Diploma in Education: Gifted Education 3 ?]a C { JFurther Diploma in Education: Early Childhood Development (Pre-School) 1q{ <> r'iFurther Diploma in Education: Economic Sciences },?-{C-r<)

Motivation

These qualifications have not been orfered for the past six years (one of them wasnever offered) and are not being submitted to SAQA for registration:

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Diploma in Nursing Education and Community Nursing Science i 1 7 tt<'t

Diploma in Nursing Administration and Comrnunity Nursing Science be approved. I7 Yo O

These fields also exist as separate single-field diplomas and it is recommended thatthe above double diplomas be phased out. This will enable students to obtain aqualification sooner.

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2. NEW FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION IN APPROVED POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:2001

2.1 Maqister Artium - new specialization in Anthropoloqv I lL {, Ao /*

Motivation

. To equip learners with advanced theoretical insights in cultural and socialphenomena influencing societal structures and societal member's lives

. To equip learners with advanced skills to undertake anthropological research inhuman cultural and societal phenomena independently.

. To equip learners with a solid knowledge base and understanding of culturaland social related issues in South Africa and Africa, from a broad ccmparativeperspective.

. To develop learner's insights into the use and appiication of theii' theoreticaland factual knowledge base

/2.2 Maoister Philosophiae - new specialization in Public Administrati-on t ? * O {.'i ,{,4-

Motivation

. To equip learners with advanced theoretica! insights and knowledge in PublicAdmin istration and Management;

. To enable learners who do not quality for the MPA to continue wittrpostgraduate studies in Public Administration and Management;

" To equip learners to undertake research at an advanced level inio public sectoi'and reiated phenomena;

. To enable learners to assimilate and apply their theoretical and factualknowledge of Public Administration and Managernerit; and

. To equip learners with theoretical knowledge anct insigi'rts pertarrning to r:therdisciplines related to antJ impacting upon public secior pherrornena.

cHAr'rGES OF II_ESIGNAT|ON OF EX|ST|NG Q_UAL!-zullTtCNL tN___F--ACULry "AEEDLJCATIOI'I

The narnes of the following qualifications have been amended as indicated below:

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Higher Diploma in Education (Postgraduate) )trt,'t.,

Baccalaureus Primae Educationis -? -.,. , -- a.(endorsements: Foundation Phase,/ )(- ' f (r 7'Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase)

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Baccalaureus Educationis =LQ.Cl

FDE (Language Teaching (Engl ish))

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Postgraduate Uertificate in Education(PGCE) Nagraadse Sertifikaat in Onderwys(NSO)

Baccalaureus Educationis (BEd)(endorsement: Fcundation Phase/Intermediate Phase/ Senior Phase/ FurtherECu:ation and T:'eining)(EnCossement: Grondslagfase/lnternrediereFase/Senior FaseA/erdere Onderurys enOpleiding)

Baccalaureus Educationis Honores (BEd(Hons))

FDE (Language Teaching)(Iaalonderrig)

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1 . Names of qualif ications are amended in accordance with names as proclaimed in GovernmentGazette (4 February 2000) to be implemented as from 2001.

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2. The name of the FDE must be changed in order to accommodate other languages forfuture module development.

Yours sincerely

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