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HonsBEd (Honours Baccalaureus Educationis)
INFORMATION BOOKLET
2009
Off-Campus Education
FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF CONTINUING TEACHER EDUCATION
January 09 Edition
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................... i
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................ii NATURE AND GENERAL AIMS..............................................................................................................1
Specific objectives ................................................................................................................................1 Language .............................................................................................................................................1
APPLICATION.........................................................................................................................................1 REGISTRATION ......................................................................................................................................1
Submission of registration documents ..................................................................................................2 DELIVERY OF STUDY MATERIAL .........................................................................................................2 QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE...............................................................................................................3
Duration................................................................................................................................................3 CONTACT SESSIONS.............................................................................................................................3
Study centres .......................................................................................................................................4 Vacation information sessions ..............................................................................................................4
CONTACT SESSIONS: 2009...................................................................................................................5 ASSIGNMENTS .......................................................................................................................................6
Due dates for assignments - 2009 academic year ................................................................................6 Guidelines for writing assignments .......................................................................................................7 Aspects to bear in mind before the assignment is written .....................................................................7
EXAMINATIONS....................................................................................................................................12 NORTH- WEST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION CENTRES ....................................................................14
Examination papers of previous years ................................................................................................15 CANCELLATIONS.................................................................................................................................15 CHANGE OF ADDRESS .......................................................................................................................15 TUITION FEES.......................................................................................................................................15
Policy regarding Payment of Fees ......................................................................................................16 Payable fees per specialization ..........................................................................................................16
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE : EDU-LOAN ..............................................................................................17 OFF-CAMPUS STAFF MEMBERS........................................................................................................17 LIST OF LECTURERS - POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS .......................................................................17 RULES...................................................................................................................................................19 PROGRAMMES.....................................................................................................................................19
List of modules ...................................................................................................................................19 COMPOSITION OF THE PROGRAMMES.............................................................................................21
Curriculum: General teaching and learning (O601P) ..........................................................................21 Curriculum: Educational management, -law and -systems (O608P) ...................................................21 Curriculum: Learner support (O610P).................................................................................................22
CONCLUSION .......................................................................................................................................22
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PREFACE
Dear HonsBEd students
Welcome as a student to the Graduate School of Education at the North-West University, Potchefstroom
Campus (PUK).
This is the information booklet for your study in 2008/2009 in which you will find all the administrative
arrangements. We would appreciate it if you would note down in your diary all the dates and times
relevant to contact/group meetings and submission of assignments.
The HonsBEd programme will equip you academically to fulfil your leadership role in the education
profession. The HonsBEd programme focuses on three objectives mainly, namely to orientate you
towards perceiving Education as a holistic science; research training in Education, and finally, to guide
you in a specific specialisation field within Education.
The attainment of the mentioned objectives ought to equip you sufficiently to progress successfully to
further post-graduate studies. This implies that lecturers will pose high but reasonable academic
demands. You will, however, have at your disposal the best lecturers and academic specialists in the
respective fields of study as well as the university library and electronic (computer) infrastructure. You
will experience these lecturers not only as excellent academic specialists, but also as people with insight
in the challenges and problems confronting their student. We also ask your understanding, however, for
the lecturers who, like yourselves, are bound to target dates.
Prof. H Nieuwoudt
Director: Graduate School of Education
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HONSBED PROGRAMME
NATURE AND GENERAL AIMS This qualification is intended to acknowledge specialised academic or professional studies in education. On completion of the studies candidates will be able to demonstrate an advanced reflexive understanding of and a competency in knowledge, skills, values, principles, methods and procedures relevant to the specific specialisation in education.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
i) This qualification prepares students for studies leading to a Master’s degree in Education (MEd) at
NQF level 8.
ii) Students will be able to understand the role that research plays in education, make basic evaluations and conduct educational research.
iii) These studies will enable students to play a leadership role in professional educational activities in the different sectors of teaching in South Africa
LANGUAGE
A student may write examinations and submit assignments in either Afrikaans or English. Contact sessions will only be conducted in English
APPLICATION
All new applications must be accompanied by the following:
• 2 x ID photos plus a certified copy of the following:
� ID Document
� Grade 12 (matric) certificate
� Highest academic qualification (NPDE, HED, etc.)
REGISTRATION If your application has been approved, a registration form will be mailed to you. This registration form must be completed and returned to the Off-campus office. Without this form, you cannot be registered!
Semesters begin 1 November 2008 to the end of April 2009 and from 1 May 2009 to the end of October 2009. Please indicate on the registration form (from the list provided), which study centre and examination centre you wish to attend class and write examinations at. Please indicate on the registration form whether or you require Afrikaans or English study guides, if nothing is indicated, you will automatically receive all you study material in English.
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SUBMISSION OF REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
Fax: 018 299 4558
You must confirm receipt of your fax, with the Off-campus Office 24 hours you’ve sent your fax (call the number at ‘correspondence’).
CORRESPONDENCE
Any enquiries with regard to registration or correspondence may be addressed to:
SCTE (School of Continuing Teacher Education)
North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus)
Private Bag X6001
POTCHEFSTROOM
2520
TEL.: 018 299 4576 / 4573 / 4578 / 4550
FAX: 018 299 4558
E-MAIL: [email protected]
YOUR STUDENT NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE
DELIVERY OF STUDY MATERIAL
Study material is delivered either through the Postal services or Courier services.
Posted study material, sent by the general postal services, must be collected from the Post Office within 7 working days. If the package is not collected within that time it will be returned to the University and the learner will be liable for the cost of postage.
Please note that you must indicate a physical address or work address.
Study material may be collected at the University, except if already dispatched.
TAKE NOTE: IN FUTURE EXAM SCOPE LETTERS WILL NOT BE SENT TO STUDENTS BY POST BUT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE STUDY CENTRES.
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QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
PhD
MEd
HonsBEd
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (ACE) (1 YEAR)
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) (1 YEAR)
YEAR 3 (NPDE) =1
st semester: 3
rd year 2
nd sem
subjects � Foundation Phase � Intermediate and Senior
Phase � Senior and FET Phase
YEAR 2 (NPDE) REQV 11 / PTC =1
ST semester: RPL:
=2nd
semester: 3rd
year 1st sem
subjects Recognition of Prior Learning
YEAR 1 (NPDE) = Gr 12/ REQV 10 =1
st Semester RPL
=2nd
Semester credits according to the modular route Foundation-phase, Intermediate and senior phase, Senior and FET phase.
ANY OTHER DIPLOMA
IN EDUCATION
(THREE-YEAR)
ACCREDITED DEGREE
� BA
� BSc, etc
DURATION
Part-time study: Two years
CONTACT SESSIONS The North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) provides each student with the opportunity of attending at least nine (9) contact sessions per semester. Students who have attended these contact sessions have experienced remarkable improvements in marks and are well prepared for examinations.
During these sessions you will meet with relevant, academic professionals who will give you advice on your assignments, feedback regarding completed assignments and academic guidance through your study material. You will also have the opportunity to work in groups with peers.
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It is very important that you are well prepared before a contact session. Contact sessions are presented on Fridays or Saturdays.
The contact sessions take place at registered STUDY CENTRES. Students can also write exams at the study centre but must indicate that well in advance.
Venues, times and dates: See list of Study Centres and Semester Off-campus Planner below.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ATTEND CONTACT SESSIONS AT THE VENUE YOU HAVE INDICATED, SINCE PROVISION WILL ONLY BE MADE FOR YOU AT THAT CENTRE. ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR ANY CHANGE WILL BE ACCEPTED. YOUR EXAMINATION CENTRE IS THE CENTRE NEAREST TO YOUR HOMETOWN (see attached list).
THE FOLLOWING STUDY CENTRES (contact session centres) ARE AVAILABLE
CENTRE VENUE
Taung Vuselela FET College, Pudimoe, Taung
Pretoria Langenhoven Hoërskool
Lichtenburg Laerskool Burgersdorp
Potchefstroom North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus
Rustenburg Rustenburg Technical High School
Vryburg Floradene Primary School
VACATION INFORMATION SESSIONS
All Off-campus students are invited and urged to attend the Vacation Information Sessions during January and July at the Potchefstroom campus where important preparation for exams takes place.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION: (Please, make own arrangements!)
• Dennepark Guest House: 018 299 2449 (contact person: Ms Deline Thompson / Bettie Etsebeth)
• De Klerk Guest House: 018 299 1137 (contact person: Erika de Vries)
• Hockey Academy: 018 299 4141 (contact person: Ms Ilene Joubert)
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CONTACT SESSIONS: 2009
CONTACT SESSIONS 2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
Friday
14H00-18H00
Saturday
09H00-14H00
Friday
14H00-18H00
Saturday
09H00-14H00
Day Venue Day Venue Day Venue Day Venue
Kontakklasse 1ste semester
Contact classes 1st semester
NOVEMBER 2008
1st semester modules NPDE, ACE and 1st year modules HonsBEd
1ste semester NPOD, GOS en 1ste jaar modules HonsBEd
31 Oct
Rustenburg 1 Pretoria
7 Taung 8 Vryburg 7 Potchefstroom 8 Lichtenburg
2nd semester modules NPDE, ACE and 2nd year modules HonsBEd
2de semester modules NPOD, GOS en 2de jaar modules HonsBEd
14 Rustenburg 15 Pretoria
21 Taung 22 Vryburg 21 Potchefstroom 22 Lichtenburg
2009
Vacation information session/Vakansie inligtinsessie – 6, 7 January- Potchefstroom
Vakansie inligtingsessie/ Vacation information session: Tuition centres 9, 10 January
FEBRUARY 2009
1st semester modules NPDE, ACE and 1st year modules HonsBEd
1ste semester NPOD, GOS en 1ste jaar modules HonsBEd
6 Rustenburg 7 Pretoria
13 Taung 14 Vryburg 13 Potchefstroom 14 Lichtenburg
2nd semester modules NPDE, ACE and 2nd year modules HonsBEd
2de semester modules NPOD, GOS en 2de jaar modules HonsBEd
20 Rustenburg 21 Pretoria
27 Taung 28 Vryburg 27 Potchefstroom 28 Lichtenburg
MARCH 2009
1st semester modules NPDE, ACE and 1st year modules HonsBEd
1ste semester NPOD, GOS en 1ste jaar modules HonsBEd
6 Rustenburg 7 Pretoria
13 Rustenburg 14 Pretoria
2nd semester modules NPDE, ACE and 2nd year modules HonsBEd
2de semester modules NPOD, GOS en 2de jaar modules HonsBEd
20 Taung 21 Vryburg 20 Potchefstroom 21 Lichtenburg
Kontakklasse 2de semester, 2009 Akademiese jaar
Contact classes 2nd semester, 2009 Academic year
MAY 2009
1st semester modules NPDE, ACE and 1st year modules HonsBEd
1ste semester NPOD, GOS en 1ste jaar modules HonsBEd
8 Rustenburg 9 Pretoria
15 Taung 16 Vryburg 15 Potchefstroom 16 Lichtenburg
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CONTACT SESSIONS 2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
Friday
14H00-18H00
Saturday
09H00-14H00
Friday
14H00-18H00
Saturday
09H00-14H00
Day Venue Day Venue Day Venue Day Venue
MAY 2009
2nd semester modules NPDE, ACE and 2nd year modules HonsBEd
2de semester modules NPOD, GOS en 2de jaar modules HonsBEd
22 Rustenburg 23 Pretoria
29 Taung 30 Vryburg 29 Potchefstroom 30 Lichtenburg
Vacation information session/Vakansie inligtinsessie – 14, 15 July- Potchefstroom
Vakansie inligtingsessie/ Vacation information session: Tuition centres 17, 18 July
AUGUST 2009
1st semester modules NPDE, ACE and 1st year modules HonsBEd
1ste semester NPOD, GOS en 1ste jaar modules HonsBEd
7 Rustenburg 8 Pretoria
14 Taung 15 Vryburg 14 Potchefstroom 15 Lichtenburg
2nd semester modules NPDE, ACE and 2nd year modules HonsBEd
2de semester modules NPOD, GOS en 2de jaar modules HonsBEd
21 Rustenburg 22 Pretoria
28 Taung 29 Vryburg 28 Potchefstroom 29 Lichtenburg
SEPTEMBER 2009
1st semester modules NPDE, ACE and 1st year modules HonsBEd
1ste semester NPOD, GOS en 1ste jaar modules HonsBEd
4 Rustenburg 5 Pretoria
11 Rustenburg 12 Pretoria
2nd semester modules NPDE, ACE and 2nd year modules HonsBEd
2de semester modules NPOD, GOS en 2de jaar modules HonsBEd
18 Taung 19 Vryburg 18 Potchefstroom 19 Lichtenburg
• On the first Saturday of each month the 1st semester modules for NPDE and ACE , and the 1st year modules for HonsBEd programme are facilitated.
• On the second Saturday of each month the 2nd semester modules for NPDE and ACE, and the 2nd year modules for HonsBEd programme are facilitated.
ASSIGNMENTS Students will be required to submit assignments according to the dates in the Information Booklet. Make sure that you complete your assignments in due time, so that you are able to concentrate on preparing for the examinations. All assignments must be posted to, or submitted at the Off-campus office for distribution and assessment.
DUE DATES FOR ASSIGNMENTS - 2009 academic year
Assignments
14 February 2009
15 August 2009
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Postal address Physical Address
Me M Snyman North-West University
North-West University Potchefstroom
Private bag X 6001 C/o Esselen & Malherbe street
Potchefstroom Building B11
2520 Room G65
• PLEASE NOTE THAT AN ASSIGNMENT MARK CAN ONLY BE USED FOR TWO EXAMINATION OPPORTUNITIES. AFTER USING THE SAME ASSIGNMENT MARK FOR TWO EXAMINATION OPPORTUNITIES, A NEW ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED AGAIN.
• ASSIGNMENTS GIVE YOU ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION!
ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED LATE, WILL ONLY BE MARKED DURING THE NEXT SEMESTER AND THE STUDENT WILL ONLY THEN HAVE A PARTICIPATION MARK TO GO WRITE EXAM IN THAT MODULE.
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
It is expected of each student to complete in each module of the curriculum one or more assignments. Sometimes you will only be given shorter essays to write, and in such cases the relevant lecturer provides prescriptions and guidelines which are to be kept in mind when doing this work. If the work is indicated by the term “paper” or “assignment”, then the prescriptions set out in the following few paragraphs are applicable.
IMPORTANT: It is a serious transgression to copy an assignment or any part thereof from another student in the case of an individual assignment. The evaluation of assignments forms part of the final module mark and therefore such a transgression is viewed in the same light as fraudulent conduct during formal examination. Disciplinary steps will be taken against any student who is guilty in this regard.
ASPECTS TO BEAR IN MIND BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT IS WRITTEN
Thorough literature study or other investigation
Before writing an assignment the student must make a thorough study of the topic being dealt with in the assignment. The student should, for instance, first do a thorough literature study, or do a case study, or conduct a number of interviews, on which he must report in the assignment, and so forth. It applies as general rule that such an investigation or study must be completed first before the assignment itself is written.
Careful planning is required
The student must have absolute clarity on what is expected of him in terms of the investigation that he/she has to pursue and in terms of the prescriptions for the writing of the assignment. Students are therefore advised to study and familiarise themselves completely with the prescriptions of what is expected in regard to the investigation and the writing of an assignment in the relevant study guide. Next, there must be thorough planning of the investigation and of the structure of the assignment. The student must, for instance, know exactly what the problem is that is to be studied: he/she must know exactly what the aim is of the study and of the writing of the assignment; he/she must have a good concept of the methods which the lecturer expects him/her to use in the execution of his investigation;
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he/she must be familiar with the various elements of the structure of the assignment itself. This planning must as far as possible be done in writing, and in the case of doubt the relevant lecturer may be consulted and his/her advice for further insight sought.
Literature study
In most cases students are themselves expected to make a thorough literature study of the specific topic before writing the assignment. Instructions in this regard appear in the specific study guide and as a rule the lecturers provide clear guidelines in their lectures. It is therefore of the utmost importance that all lectures be attended.
In order to trace the appropriate literature the student can consider one of the following options. In the first place the literature which the lecturer has indicated in the study guide must be located and studied; the indices and the lists of contents of the literature will in the second place bring the student on the trail of other appropriate literature in the library; and in the third place the student may instigate a computer search into relevant literature in the library; and in the fourth place the student may avail himself of the computerised catalogue in the library to trace other relevant works.
The literature study entails that the student will then study the relevant books and articles until he/she is convinced that enough information on the topic has been assembled. The student must, in this process, ensure that recent sources have been consulted, unless the lecturer has indicated specifically that certain older sources should be consulted because of their authoritative nature. As a rule sources that are used shouldn’t be older than five years. Older sources are only used in exceptional cases. As far as possible the student should use primary sources. Avoid therefore the use of statements like: “Jansen (as quoted by James, 1992:4) believes...” It is preferable to consult the work of Jansen himself.
Relevant information (material for the assignment) is annotated on index cards or sheets of paper. As soon as sufficient information has been collected, the learner may begin the actual writing of the assignment.
Before attempting the assignment
Before the student tackles the actual writing of the assignment it is important that he/she should first peruse all the information on the index cards or sheets of notes, and should contemplate it for some time. Questions which the learner should ask him-/herself are:
• What is the problem confronting me here?
• Why is it a problem?
• What is the aim of the assignment and investigation which I have launched?
• Do I have all the relevant information to be able to solve the problem or find a satisfactory answer for it?
• How are the viewpoints of the various writers interwoven?
• How do their viewpoints differ?
• In which aspects do their viewpoints correspond?
• With which viewpoint do I agree? Why?
• Which principles play a role in the various viewpoints?
• Why do certain writers associate themselves with certain viewpoints?
• Which theories determine the nature of specific viewpoints?
• Upon which principles are the various theories constructed?
• Is it possible to recognise these principles clearly?
• How do the principles determine the nature of the viewpoint involved?
• What is my own attitude towards these principles?
• How do my own principles determine my view of the problem in the assignment?
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It is important that the learner should first go through this stage of consideration and planning before writing the assignment itself. The assignments of learners, who don’t follow this process, reveal definite shortcomings.
Shortcomings assignments may display
Assignments which in the past have been handed in, display the following typical shortcomings:
• The assignment doesn’t comply with the formal prescriptions in the study guide.
• The assignment had been written before the investigation or study was completed.
• The assignment wasn’t planned carefully and there was no prior contemplation regarding it.
• The assignment is not a good reflection of the study or investigation involved in it.
• The problem statement wasn’t addressed sufficiently and the aim of the assignment wasn’t achieved.
• The assignment is nothing but a compiled set of work; that is to say, it is a mere patchwork of ideas, sentences and paragraphs from books and articles without any inherent coherency and linking line of thought.
• The assignment doesn’t attest of independent thought and insight; the learner is just a ventriloquist: he/she has only said what is written in the books and articles.
• The assignment doesn’t attest of originality and creativity.
• The assignment is finished off poorly and doesn’t comply with the technical requirements.
• Because the assignment is handed in late, the lecturer is under pressure and cannot evaluate it properly. The learner doesn’t get the opportunity to process the feedback and do any corrections (where it still might have been possible).
How to avoid compilation
One of the most serious errors that can be committed when writing an assignment, is to place the different books on the student’s desk/table, and then to jot down a piece from this book, then from that book, then a section from another book, and then a sentence from the first book again, etcetera. This is a typical compilation method (derived from the word: compile). The experienced lecturer very soon recognises this modus operandi and penalises the learner for it.
Avoid compilation therefore at all costs. The following is a way to do it:
• After completing his study or investigation for the assignment, the learner decides on his own viewpoint regarding the problem that he/she has studied.
• The student decides on his/her own way of setting out the viewpoint. By making this decision the learner gives the assignment a unique structure.
• The student refers to literature in cases where he/she wants to support or refute certain viewpoints, or where certain information is used, which has been provided by a specific writer or source.
• The assignment is the student’s own exposition of the completed investigation or literature study.
• The student can have his own viewpoint supported by writers to whom he/she refers.
• The assignment displays the progress of a logical argument. The student must concentrate on convincing the lecturer of the viewpoint taken and which is developed in the course of the assignment.
• The student doesn’t try to impress the lecturer with a large number of references to sources in his assignment, but tries to impress him with the quality of the argument, and the progress of his line of argumentation.
• The student develops his own viewpoint or (if at all possible) theory in the assignment.
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• The student involves himself in the assignment with the problem set by the lecturer or which he/she identifies it him-/her self.
• The student attempts to achieve the aim of the investigation and assignment by the exposition in the assignment.
The structure of the assignment
The line of argument which is developed in the assignment must come out clearly in the structure of the assignment. It is done in the following way:
i) Begin with a short orientating introduction.
ii) State the problem to be dealt with in the investigation, study or lecture in a next paragraph. Write it briefly but clearly and lucidly.
iii) In connection to this, the aim of the paper and the investigation upon which it is based on can be indicated.
iv) State the student’s own considered viewpoint regarding the method by which the problem may be approached. Take a firm stand and motivate if possible.
v) Explain upon which principles, points of departure and life-view approaches the learner builds his point of view. Also explain the nature of the theory upon which the viewpoint is based, where possible.
vi) Give a clearer, more encompassing description of the own viewpoint, as supported by other viewpoints, or refuted by others. Try to convince the lecturer that the learner’s own viewpoint is the one that is the most viable.
vii) Refer to sources where there is no other choice. Do not insert unnecessary source-references, since they only disturb the line of argumentation. In cases where the learner is expected to give a description of a case or phenomenon, references should be inserted everywhere to indicate from which source(s) information was drawn.
viii) Round off the assignment with a conclusion in which the problem is stated again as well as the aim that was given at the start. Has the aim been achieved? Has the problem been addressed? Has it been solved? Why (not)?
By following this modus operandi the learner can produce a successful assignment.
Technical aspects
The assignment must be meticulously constructed according to the technical prescriptions provided by the lecturer in the study guide for the specific paper. This entails i.e. the following:
i) The assignment displays a front page / cover page upon which the title of the assignment, the name of the lecturer, the module code, the number of the paper (if any), the date of the paper, the particulars of the learner including his address, are present.
ii) The assignment contains a list of contents, which indicates paragraph numbers as well as the corresponding page numbers.
iii) The assignment is handed in typed, preferably on a word-processor or typewriter. Learners are advised, if at all within their means, to acquire a computer with word-processor. The amount of time and trouble saved by this is thoroughly worth the cost and trouble in the long run.
iv) Proof-reading is done thoroughly.
v) The language-editing of the assignment is up to standard. Bear in mind that if the learner’s grammar isn’t up to standard, it will detract from the quality of the paper, as the lecturer will not be able to follow the learner’s argument properly.
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vi) The assignment is structured properly; paragraph numbers are used; headings and sub-headings are clearly indicated and distinguished; the contents fit the reading; there are introductory and concluding or final paragraphs.
vii) The assignment complies with the prescriptions regarding the length.
viii) The necessary source-references are included. Source-references are done according to the following style: “...as occurs in the majority of cases (Clinton, 1993:56).” Note that the reference is between brackets: first the name of the author, then the year of publication, then the specific page of reference.
ix) Each source to which is referred in the text also occurs in the list of sources at the end and vice versa.
x) The assignment is concluded with the inclusion of a list of sources which has been consulted. These sources are presented in the following fashion:
xi) Robinson, S.A. 1991. The recreation of creation. Cape Town: Peterson. (First the surname of the author, then his initials, then the book’s year of publication, its title, its place of publication, and finally the publisher.) (The learner will notice later-on that there are many other prescriptions in this regard, but for the time being; only this one prescription is followed.)
xii) Articles from scientific journals are indicated as follows:
Robinson, S.A. 1993. The creation regained. Journal of Education, 13(3):56-66, July. (First the surname of the author, then his initials, then the year of publication, the title of the article, then the journal in italics or underlined, then the volume and number in the volume between brackets, the specific page-numbers after the colon, and finally the month in which the number appeared.)
xiii) Try in all cases to be precise in punctuation (full stops, commas, brackets, colons and so forth).
General requirements
There is a publication “Quoting Sources” available from the Northwest University, Potchefstroom Campus (PUK), at bookshops in Potchefstroom and at the Ferdinand Postma Library with detailed instructions concerning source references and the drawing up of the bibliography. It is imperative that each learner must obtain such a copy.
Before handing in the assignment (on time) ascertain whether everything is being handed in according to prescription.
Ensure that you know what weight the assignment carries in the computation of the semester mark, as well as that you receive the assignment back.
Guard the assignment safely, since it is your guarantee that you have performed the task, in the event that the mark acquired by you is “lost” by the computer.
If there is still time for corrections before the semester mark is computed, and provided the lecturer allows you time for this, do avail yourself of the opportunity.
If you have to prepare the assignment for the exams, you should try to rectify the shortcomings indicated by the lecturer in this evaluation.
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EXAMINATIONS
• Make sure you are registered at a specific Examination Centre!
• Should you need to change your examination centre, you should contact Me N Lamprecht at 018 299 4576 immediately:
• The examination centre a student registers for will be arranged for the March examinations. There will be no option to change a centre for the March examination. The deadline for the change of an examination centre for the September examination is 1 August 2009.
• If you should fail to change your examination centre in time, there would be serious financial implications: R200 per module will be debited against your account!
• The exam letters will in future be available at the contact sessions. Alternatively you may contact Ms Retha Swart at 018 299 4577.
Examination dates
• First semester examination will take place 27 March to 16/17 April 2009
• Second semester examination will take place 23 September to 16 October 2009.
Examinations can be written at the venues on the list given.
Please take careful note of the details given below regarding your examination procedures so that you are aware of what is expected of you:
1. Examinations will take place on the dates given in the above section.
2. Familiarize yourself with the exam timetable and be prepared to write the exams on the stipulated days. The exam timetables have been finalized and NO changes will be considered.
3. A personal timetable for examination leave that can be submitted to the Department of Education will be posted to you. If you have NOT received this timetable by two weeks before the exams are due, please inform the Off-campus Office immediately!
4. Examination papers are set and marked by lecturers and mentors from the University.
5. As soon as your results have been processed, they will be posted to you.
6. The final promotion is done by an examination panel from the University.
7. If you fail a module during the April examinations, you will have the opportunity to sit for it again in September. If you fail a subject during the September examination you will have to reregister for the module to obtain the opportunity to sit for it again in April the following academic year.
8. Examination regulations appear in each answer book. Any irregularities are considered a serious offence and the necessary steps will be taken.
9. Dishonesty during the examination may lead to a candidate being expelled from the course. Please ensure that you do not become a victim of this kind of behaviour. It is not worth it.
10. NO marks will be given telephonically!
11. How to find your results on the internet: http://www.nwu.ac.za; have your ID number and student number at hand.
This address will open NWU home page. Click on Current Students on top of the webpage (on the status bar); then click on Potchefstroom Campus. Scroll down to “Akademiese Navrae” and choose “Leerder- en eksamennavrae” from the drop-down menu. Enter your student number and click “submit”.
12. You can also find your examination results via sms. Go to new messages, type in your student number followed by the word NWU and send the message to 35606. A sms will be sent to you with your results.
13. You can also make use of the MTN- line to receive your examination results. The number that you can call is 083 123 222. Have your student number at hand.
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14. Examination marks are interpreted in the following manner:
• Assignments give you concession to the examination.
• Examination sub-minimum = 40% per module *
• Participation- and examination marks total the module or final mark.
• Distinction = 75%
• Pass mark = 50%
• Examination = 50% + participation = 50% of module mark (final mark).
*e.g. You might obtain a module mark of above 50% and still fail because of the sub-minimum requirement in the exams which is 40%.
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NORTH- WEST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION CENTRES
EASTERN
CAPE
FREE STATE
GAUTENG KWAZULU-
NATAL MPUMALANGA
NORTH WEST
NORTHERN
CAPE LIMPOPO
WESTERN
CAPE
SOUTHERN
CAPE
Barkley-East
East London
Graaf-Reinett
Grahamstown King William’s Town
Port Elizabeth
Queenstown
Sterkspruit
Umtata
Bethlehem
Bloemfontein
Elim Ladybrandt
Welkom
Benoni
Centurion
Linden
Pretoria
Roodepoort
Soweto
Vanderbijlpark
Durban
Kokstad
Ladysmith
Melmoth (Ulundi)
New Castle Pietermaritzburg
Port Shepstone
Richards Bay
Vryheid
Lydenburg
Marble Hall
Nelspruit
Standerton
Trichardt
Witbank
Atamelang
Hebron
Klerksdorp
Lichtenburg
Mmabatho
Potchefstroom
Rustenburg
Taung
Vryburg
Zeerust
De Aar
Kimberley
Kuruman
Springbok
Upington
Ellisras
Lebowakgomo
Louis Trichardt
Phalaborwa
Pietersburg/
Polokwane
Piet Retief
Potgietersrus
Thabazimbi
Thohoyandou
Tzaneen
Warmbad
Cape Town
Swellendam
Vredenburg
Worcester
George
Oudtshoorn
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EXAMINATION PAPERS OF PREVIOUS YEARS
Previous examination papers can be obtained from the internet at the following address:http://www.nwu.ac.za Click on Current students � Potch Campus � Student@NWUPotch � Ferdinand Postma Library � Find Information � Exam Papers.
CANCELLATIONS If due to unforeseen circumstances a student cannot continue his/her studies, a letter of termination must be sent to the Off-campus Office. The student is, however still responsible for the outstanding fees for that specific semester. Please contact Ms Kitty Jacobs at 018 299 4050 for details of your account.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS It is important to inform the Off-campus-Office of any change of address or contact number. Valuable information regarding your studies will be lost if we do not have this information.
TUITION FEES Students are responsible for all financial expenses with regard to the termination of studies. No examination results will be posted before the financial obligations have been met.
It is the student’s responsibility to see to it that the payment conditions (as outlined in the booklet for fees payable) are met regardless of whether he/she is being financed by means of a bursary or a loan. Should a learner fall behind with the payment of his/her account, regardless of whether he/she has made an arrangement with the University, the University will charge interest on past due accounts at 4% above the prime lending rate of the University’s official bankers.
Accounts are sent to the student. No accounts are sent directly to bursary-granting institutions.
The University has the right to make any enquiries it deems necessary to evaluate a student’s application for credit. Should credit be granted, the University reserves the right to place information with regard to defaulting on the payment of a student account on record with (a) credit bureau.
All money due to the University following the handing over to the University’s lawyers can only be paid directly to the lawyer. The University will not receive any payments in respect of accounts already handed over to the University’s lawyers. In cases where accounts have already been handed over, the debtor remains liable for all collection costs incurred.
Should a student fail to comply with the conditions of payments the University will be entitled at its sole discretion to hand over for collection any outstanding amounts claimable to the attorneys of the latter. In such an instance the student undertakes to pay any costs whatsoever due and payable, including tracing fees, lawyers’ fees and any expenses of whatever nature on an attorney and own client scale. Any moneys paid by the student will first be used to cover the aforementioned expenses, then to settle interest, and only after that to settle any capital that is owed.
No credit on the University’s account will be paid out in cash. R15,00 will be levied by the University for every cheque issued
• PLEASE NOTE: A BOOKLET OF ALL PAYABLE FEES PER SUBJECT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE OFF-CAMPUS OFFICE
Also available on the Internet: http://www.nwu.ac.za
Fees payable will be determined by the chosen modules and will differ according to the modules selected.
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Policy regarding Payment of Fees
1. Any unsettled balances after the initial minimum payment should be paid as follows:
• Module fees for the first semester are payable in three instalments from February to April.
• Module fees for the second semester are payable in three instalments from May to July.
2. A learner who cannot comply with the above arrangements must make arrangements about payment in advance with the Senior Accountant (or Mrs Kitty Jacobs 018 299 4050) under the provision that the final payment is 30 August. Should the money NOT be paid on the determined dates, or at the times determined, the University can resort drastic measures as the non-issue of examination results, diploma and degree certificates.
3. It is the learner’s responsibility to see to it that the payment conditions are met regardless of whether he/she is being financed by means of his/her bursary or loan. Should a learner fall behind with the payment of his/her account regardless of whether he/she has made an arrangement with the University, the University will charge interest on past due amounts at 4% above the prime lending rate of the University’s official bankers.
PAYABLE FEES PER SPECIALIZATION
The estimated amount per specialization in 2008 was:
• Registration fee R 800
• Tuition fees! R 9 493
TOTAL R10 293 ����
Please note:
• You must pay a minimum of R4 200* on registration.
• THESE ARE ESTIMATED PRICES ONLY & PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! The total payable amount per year will be determined by the number of modules you register for.
• You are responsible for all financial expenses with regard to the termination of studies.
• No examination results will be posted to you before all your financial obligations have been met.
• All deposits/fees are to be paid into one of the following accounts:
BANK ACCOUNT
NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER
BRANCH CODE REFERENCE
NUMBER
ABSA BANK NWU student 4070099350 632005 Student’s number
STANDARD BANK
NWU student 330384465 052838 Student’s number
NEDBANK NWU student 1713378531 171338 Student’s number
FNB NWU student 62161907335 250105 Student’s number
���� The final tuition fees could not be confirmed at time of print – this is an estimated amount only.
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• Please fax copies of all deposit slips/payment advices to 018 299 4558 the the following information thereon:-
� Full name & surname of student
� Amount deposited
� Student number
� Specify what the payment is for (Tuition fees, study manual, video’s, etc)
Tuition fees include
• Study guides
• Manuals
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE : EDU-LOAN If your employer pays your studies, a bursary letter must accompany your registration.
Edu-Loan is a separate institution and it is your responsibility to follow up your loan application to ensure whether your loan is approved or rejected (Tel: 018 299 2192 / 2665 Or Fax: 018 299 2643).
If your loan application has been approved, please note that you will be liable for all amounts debited to your account after your initial registration.
Tel.:018 299 2192 / 2665
Fax: 018 299 2643
OFF-CAMPUS STAFF MEMBERS
The following staff-members are responsible for the following sections:
SECTION STAFF MEMBER TELEPHONE
Student enquiries and results
Ms Alison Cloete
Ms Meisie du Plessis
Ms Tshedi Mokaba
018 299 4573
018 299 4550
018 299 4578
Assignments Ms Maureen Snyman
Mr Ben Schutte
018 299 4591
018 299 4592
Study Centres and examinations Ms Narina Lamprecht 018 299 4576
Study material Ms Retha Swart (08:00 – 13:00)
Mr Willie J van Vuuren 018 299 4577
Finances Ms Kitty Jacobs 018 299 4050
Any other enquiries Prof Ferdi Potgieter
Dr Almero Kok
018 299 1992
018 299 4560
LIST OF LECTURERS - POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
MODULE LECTURERS E-MAIL CONTACT NUMBER
LEON 611 Ms B Geduld
018 299 4583
018 299 4599
LEON 612
Ms B Geduld
[email protected] [email protected]
018 299 4599
018 299 4583
LEON 613 Ms B Geduld
018 299 4583
018 299 4599
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MODULE LECTURERS E-MAIL CONTACT NUMBER
LEON 614 Ms B Geduld
018 299 4583
LEON 621 Ms B Geduld
018 299 4583
LEON 622
Ms B Geduld [email protected] 018 299 4583
LEON 623
Ms B Geduld [email protected] 018 299 4583
LEON 624
Ms B Geduld [email protected] 018 299 4583
NAVR 611 Dr Janette Krüger
Ms M Mdakane
018 299 4589
018 299 4567
NAVR 621 Dr Janette Krüger
Mr CP Van der Vyver
janette.kruger @nwu.ac.za
018 299 4589
018 299 4587
ONWB 611 Mr CP Van der Vyver
Ms C Du Toit [email protected] [email protected]
018 299 4587
018 299 4587
ONWB 621
Mr CP Van der Vyver
Ms C Du Toit
Ms I Van Deventer
[email protected] [email protected]
018 299 4587
018 299 4587
018 299 4590
ONWB 622 Ms L Coombs
Ms I Van Deventer
018 299 4584
018 299 4590
ONWB 623 Ms I Van Deventer
Ms L Coombs
018 299 4590
018 299 4584
ONWR 621 Ms I Van Deventer
Ms L Coombs
018 299 4590
018 299 4584
ONWR 622 Ms I Van Deventer
Ms L Coombs
018 299 4590
018 299 4584
ONWR 623 Ms I Van Deventer
Ms L Coombs
018 299 4590
018 299 4584
OPSK 612 Mr L Labuschagne
Ms Z Steyn [email protected]@nwu.ac.za
018 299 4555
OPSK 613 Mr L Labuschagne
Ms Z Steyn [email protected]@nwu.ac.za
018 299 4555
OPSK 624 Ms Z Steyn
Mr L Labuschagne
[email protected] 018 299 455
OPSK 625 Ms Z Steyn
Mr L Labuschagne
[email protected] 018 299 4555
VGLO 612 Ms C Du Toit
Mr CP Van der Vyver
018 299 4587
018 299 4587
VGLO 621 Ms C Du Toit
Mr CP Van der Vyver
018 299 4587
018 299 4587
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RULES (Refer to the Calendar of the Graduate School of Education 2008)
The rules for HonsBEd programme must be read together with the General Academic rules of the university (A-rules), which are available on the Internet at:
http://www.nwu.ac.za/jaarboek/reels.html
• Take special and careful note of the requirements and regulations in order to complete the
HonsBEd programme successfully.
PROGRAMMES (Refer to Calendar of the Graduate School of Education 2008)
• FIELDS OF STUDY
The HonsBEd programme is awarded in ONE of the following fields of study:
� GENERAL TEACHING AND LEARNING
� EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT, -LAW AND – SYSTEMS
� LEARNER SUPPORT
LIST OF MODULES
FUNDAMENTAL MODULES
Module code Descriptive name Credits
LEON 611 Learning perspectives 8
LEON 612 Teaching perspectives 8
LEON 613 The OBE curriculum 8
ONWB 611 Educational organisations 8
NAVR 611 Educational research 16
NAVR 621 Action research 8 Professional learners complete this module in context of special field of study. Assumed learning requirements: NAVR 611 – 50% or 45% participation mark.
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CORE AND ELECTIVE MODULES
PROGRAMME & CURRICULUM: GENERAL TEACHING AND LEARNING
Module code Descriptive name Cr
LEON 621 Strategic learning and motivation 16
LEON 622 Strategic teaching 16
LEON 614 Classroom communication 16
LEON 623 Curriculum development 16
LEON 624 Assessment of learning 8
PROGRAMME & CURRICULUM: EDUCATION MANAGEMENT, LAW & SYSTEMS
ONWB 621 Education management tasks 16
ONWB 622 Financial management 8
ONWB 623 Human Resource Management: Labour law 8
ONWR 621 Introduction to educational law 8
ONWR 622 Interpretation of statutes 8
ONWR 623 Human rights in education 8 Alternative module
VGLO 612 Education systems 16
VGLO 621 Particularisation of education systems 8 Alternative
module
PROGRAMME & CURRICULUM: LEARNER SUPPORT
OPSK 612 Learners with special needs A 16
OPSK 613 Health promotion and organisational development 16
OPSK 624 School Guidance 8
Curriculum: Learner Support
OPSK 625 Learners with special needs B 8
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COMPOSITION OF THE PROGRAMMES
ONE of the following curricula should be completed:
CURRICULUM: GENERAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (O601P)
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Cr Semester 2 Cr
LEON 611: Learning perspectives 8 LEON 621: Strategic learning and motivation
16
LEON 612: Teaching perspectives 8 LEON 622: Strategic teaching 16
LEON 614: Classroom communication 16
Total credits 32 32
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Cr Semester 2 Cr
LEON 613: The OBE curriculum 8 LEON 623: Curriculum development 16
ONWB 611: Educational organisations 8 LEON 624: Assessment of learning 8
NAVR 611: Educational research 16 NAVR 621: Action research 8
Total credits 32 32
CURRICULUM: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT, -LAW AND -SYSTEMS (O608P)
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Cr Semester 2 Cr
LEON 611: Learning perspectives 8 ONWB 621: Education Management tasks
16
LEON 612 : Teaching perspectives 8 ONWB 622 : Financial management 8
VGLO 612: Educational systems 16 ONWB 623 : Human Resource Management: Labour law
8
Total credits 32 32
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Cr Semester 2 Cr
LEON 613: The OBE curriculum 8 ONWR 621: Introduction to educational law
8
ONWB 611: Educational organisations 8 ONWR 622: Interpretation of statutes
8
NAVR 611: Educational research 16 Learners select one of: ONWR 623
Human rights in education
OR
VGLO 621
Particularisation of education systems
8
8
NAVR 621: Action research 8
Total credits 32 32
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CURRICULUM: LEARNER SUPPORT (O610P)
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Cr Semester 2 Cr
LEON 611: Learning Perspectives
8
LEON 621: Strategic learning and motivation
16
LEON 612: Teaching perspectives 8
OPSK 612: Learners with special needs A 16 LEON 622: Strategic teaching 16
Total credits 32 32
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Cr Semester 2 Cr
OPSK 613: Health promotion and organisational development
16 OPSK 625: Learners with special needs B
8
NAVR 611: Educational research 16 OPSK 624: School Guidance 8
LEON 624: Assessment of learning 8
NAVR 621: Action Research 8
Total credits 32 32
CONCLUSION The expectation is that, if you are to follow the above mentioned prescriptions and modus operandi, you will achieve marked success with the writing of your assignments. These prescriptions have been provided since few students have experience in the writing of assignments and are often uncertain when faced with this.
As the HonsBEd programme progresses, you will find that the various lecturers will suggest specific refinements upon these first prescriptions and guidelines. Eventually the writing of assignments and larger research reports will to a certain extent become “second nature”. The study in which you’ve now become involved, will introduce you into this culture.
May your study in the HonsBEd programme be a joyous and an enriching experience!
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