UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

English for Academic Purposes110ULEA3519NQF level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (60%) Examination (40%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module develops a student's understanding, and competencies regarding academic conventions such as academic reading, writing,listening and oral presentation skills for academic purposes. Students are required to produce a referenced and researched essay writtenin formal academic style within the context of their university studies. Students are also required to do oral presentations based on theiressays. The reading component of the course deals with academic level texts. This involves students in a detailed critical analysis ofsuch texts. The main aim is therefore, to develop academic literacy in English.Education SyllabiEducational ResearchECFR4882NQF: 8 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA (100%)Co-requisite: ECFI3701 Introduction to Educational ResearchModule Description:The module requires students to broaden their knowledge and dispositions and apply concepts to practical situations. It focuses ondesigning and implementation of data collection instruments; recording information; organizing and analysing quantitative and qualitativedata and the presentation of research findings.Effective Leadership in SchoolsEFME4781NQF: 7 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA (50%) Exam (50%) – 1 x 3 hours paperPrerequisite: NoneModule Description:Whichever way, whatever institution, the key to winning is leadership. The purpose of this module is to equip students with necessaryskills and knowledge to understand and analyse the complexities and nature of educational leadership.Educational Policy Studies and the Education SystemEFME4782NQF: 7 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA (50%) Exam (50%) – 1 x 3 hours paperPrerequisite: NoneModule Description:The module is designed to acquaint students with theoretical and practical knowledge of government policies and other guidelinesregulating and directing the provision of education and the management of educational institutions.English for Teachers 1EEET4589NQF: 5 Credits: 8 Module Assessment: CA (50%) Exam (50%) – 1 x 3 hours paperCo-requisite: ULCE3419 English Communication and Study SkillsModule Description:This module develops a student’s understanding, skills and dispositions regarding issues such as: spoken language, written languageand reading.English for Teachers 2EEET4602NQF: 2 Credits: 8 Module Assessment: CA (50%) Exam (50%) – 1 x 3 hours paperC0-requisite: EEET3502 English for Teachers 1Module Description:This module develops a student’s understanding, skills and dispositions regarding issues such as: spoken language, written languageand reading.Financial Management for EducatorsEFMF4782NQF: 7 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA (50%) Exam (50%) – 1 x 3 hours paperPrerequisite: NoneModule Description:This module provides students with an understanding of handling financial matters at schools. Principles of good financial managementespecially with regard to financial school management, planning and control in schools will be an important part of this module. Thisincludes budgeting procedures and the acquirement of school stock. School managers also need to be creative business people and thismodule intends to teach the necessary business skills to generate funds.