UJ Admission Requirements for Education
Your admission to University of Johannesburg (UJ) is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may want to consider alternative qualifications or possibly, if you qualify, an extended programme (refer to the college admission requirements), enabling you to register for limited modules in your first year.
Here are the UJ Admission Requirements for College of Education:
NQF level: 7
NQF field: 05
Total number of credits: 120
Programme code: A5REMQ
HEQC Accreditation: H/H07/E38CAN
SAQA ID: 93730
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Advanced Diploma in Remedial Education is to prepare teachers with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in order to develop as remedial teachers and learning support specialists. Students will develop specialised competence and evidence-based practices around the pedagogy and didactics of remedial education.
Target Group:
- Teachers who wish to further their training and expertise as remedial teachers and learning support specialists.
- Teachers from all phases, mainstream and special needs schools would benefit from this diploma.
- District officials from the Department of Education who support learners requiring remedial education.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- A four year Bachelor of Education degree Or
- A general NQF level 6 first degree or diploma, plus a 120C level 7 Advanced Diploma in Teaching Or
- A former 120C level 6 Postgraduate Certificate in Education Or
- A former Higher Diploma in Education (Undergraduate) Or
- A former Further Diploma in Education Or
- A former Advanced Certificate in Education (120C level 6) Or
- An Advanced Certificate in Teaching Or
- A former three year College of Education Diploma followed by an Advanced Certificate in Teaching Or
- A National Professional Diploma in Education ( NPDE) ( 360C at level 5) followed by an Advanced Certificate in Teaching
LANGUAGE MEDIUM: English, however, students may submit assignments in another official language provided they are translated for the marker.
DURATION:
Full Time – one year of study, register for all 4 modules
Part Time – two years. In the first year, register for modules: ‘Remedial Foundations’ and ‘Scholastic Assessment’ In the second year, register for modules: ‘Learning Support’ and ‘Parental Involvement’
MODE OF TUITION:
Seminars and practical workshops:
9 full day workshops scheduled between February and September on the Auckland Park Campus. 80% attendance required.
Web-based and on-line learning:
All course material is available through the student portal on ‘BlackBoard’.
Students complete at least two on-line courses as assignments towards the modules.
Access to the Internet and University library and website is essential.
Tutorials and Lecturer Consultations:
to be arranged during the year. The tutor is available for on-site and email consultations.
Textbooks:
Students are required to purchase their own copies. Details of textbooks are posted on ‘Blackboard’ for registered students.
ASSESSMENT:
Formative assessment: Three assessments per module take place during the year.
Summative assessment: A final, exam equivalent is submitted in November for each module. This is externally moderated.
Assessments cover theoretical and practical aspects of the work. Students are expected to conduct practical, remedial work with learners in the classroom and submit a final portfolio of work-based evidence of competence.
Remedial Foundations
Code: REM00Y1 30 credits |
Scholastic Assessment
Code: SAS00Y1 30 credits |
Learning Support
Code: LSP00Y1 40 credits |
Parental Involvement
Code: PIN00Y1 20 credits |
Inclusive Education Policy and Framework
Cognition and Learning Basic Linguistics -phonology -semantics -morphology -syntax -pragmatics Language Acquisition -primary and secondary Orthography Specific Learning Disability -dyslexia -dysgraphia -dyscalculia -aphasia |
Assessment Theory
Diagnostic Processes Support Needs Analysis
Assessment of Oral receptive and expressive language
Reading assessment
Spelling assessment
Writing assessment
Numeracy assessment
Assessment reporting
Alternative Assessments and Concessions |
Didactic Environment
Remedial Intervention plans Learning Theories
Curriculum differentiation
Remediation of oral receptive and expressive language.
Emergent literacy Reading support
Spelling support
Writing and handwriting support
Numeracy support |
Eco-systemic framework, parental roles
Parent / Community – School partnerships
Principles of engagement in remedial education
Parent consultations Basic counselling skills
Home remedial plans
Collaborating with parents, teachers and multi-disciplinary teams. |