UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION10ADSEAimThe Advanced Diploma in Secondary Education is geared not only towards empowering the mathematics; science and english languageteachers in Namibia, but also contribute towards the realisation of Vision 2030. The programme is develop in such a way as to producemathematics; science and english language teachers to have a broad knowledge and understanding of educational views, knowledge oflearners, a positive teaching aptitude and educational relationships, and a knowledge and expertise of both the general - and themathematics, science and English second language curriculum.Through this programme mathematics, science and english language teachers become not only subject specialist, but are also be able tobe considered and involve in general aspects of mathematics, science and english second language education by the Ministry ofEducation. Graduates, not only value the position of mathematics, science and English language within the broad curriculum as relevant,but also the integration of mathematics and science within the different cultures into the classroom. On completion of this diploma thegraduates will be able to teach the respective NSSC school subjects. These graduates have now a say in decision making regardingtheir subject specialisation.Purpose of the programmeTo prepare teachers to teach on the NSSC Ordinary - and Higher level inclusive.Admission RequirementsTo register for the programme a candidate must meet the following minimum requirements: Basic Education Teachers Diploma (BETD), or equivalent qualification, with a major in the school subject specialisation area,grades 8 to 10, and At least two years teaching experience in the school subject specialisation on Junior Secondary level. Proof of experiencemust be provided by the Principal, and A pass in an entry test for school subject specialisation with 70 %. The Faculty reserve the right to ask prospective students todo additional academic work before they are allowed in the programme.Articulation OptionsThis qualification serves as an entry point to the following related qualifications:Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) and it also provide credits for this programme.Mode of DeliveryThe programme is offered through distance education mode over a two year period, commencing in 2013. Expert tutors will providetutorials in both subject content and teaching methods. The compulsory vacation schools will provide opportunities for teachers to learnnew concepts, develop laboratory skills, micro teaching and to reflect on practices that they have learned through peer teaching.Duration of the StudyFor the distance delivery mode a minimum of two years and maximum of four years of enrolment are required.Professional Development PlacementThe award of the diploma is subject to satisfactory completion of the professional development placement as well as passing the portfoliowith a minimum of a B grade according to the UNAM grading scale.Assessment and promotion requirementModule assessment is based on continuous assessment by means of tutor-marked assignments, and a written examination at the end ofeach module. To complete a module successfully you should obtain a minimum mark of at least 40% in the examination, and a finalmark of at least 50%. The final mark is calculated according to a ratio of 50% continuous assessment mark and 50% examination mark.You need to obtain at least 40% in your continuous assessment mark to be admitted to the examination.113