UNISA Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) New Curriculum (03980 – NEW)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching with a specialization in History at UNISA is designed for individuals aspiring to become educators in schools, particularly focusing on teaching history. This program aims to provide comprehensive training in various aspects of education, tailored to meet the needs of the senior phase and further education levels. Here’s a detailed overview:
Qualification Details
Qualification Stream: History
Qualification Code: 90148 – HIS
NQF Level: 7
Total Credits: 120
SAQA ID: 115549
APS/AS: 42
Program Rules and Structure
Target Audience: This qualification is not for teachers who are already professionally qualified.
Maximum Duration: The qualification must be completed within a maximum of three years.
Module Registration: Teachers completing the PGCE over more than one year must register the Teaching Methodology in the same year as the Teaching Practice.
Purpose and Objectives
Goal: To prepare prospective teachers for a comprehensive role in education, developing disciplinary, pedagogical, practical, and situational knowledge.
Focus Areas: Includes educational theory, phase and subject specialization, practice, and policy; fostering self-reflexivity among prospective teachers; developing professional dispositions and self-identity as teachers; promoting active citizenship and competencies to organize learning in diverse contexts.
Registration and Admission
Eligibility: Open to new applicants and Unisa students who have received an offer of placement and accepted it online.
Registration Period: For the academic year, as per the university’s schedule.
Application Process: Online application is required for new qualifications during the prescribed period.
Curriculum and Module Selection
Group A – Compulsory Modules:
AED3701, CMG3701, CUS3701, ESC3701, INC3701, PED3701, TMS3714, TMS3731, TPS3705, TPS3706.
Group B – Language Modules:
One language module different from the languages taken in matric (e.g., AFK1505, NDE1507, SPE1507, SSO1507, SWA1507, TSO1507, TSW1507, VEN1507, XHO1507, ZUL1507).
Learning Mode
The qualification is presented using both online and distance learning modes.
This program is ideal for individuals seeking to contribute to the education sector in South Africa, particularly in teaching history. It aims to produce well-rounded, educated educators committed to the ideals of the teaching profession and equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles as educators. The PGCE not only provides a pathway into the teaching profession but also nurtures learners’ development as active citizens and competent educators in diverse educational contexts.
