UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

essays. 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 SyllabiAssessment and Evaluation of LearningECFE3701NQF: 7 Credits: 8 Module Assessment: CA 50% Exam 50% - 1 x 3 hours paperPrerequisite: NoneModule Description:This module develops student’s understanding, skills and dispositions regarding assessment and evaluation of learning and instructionissues such as: basic terminology, forms of assessment, designing different assessment tools, assessing module work, understandingnational and subject specific assessment directives, qualities of well-constructed tests / examination papers, marking practices, theanalysis and interpretation of assessment results, feedback on assessment, evaluation of instructional elements.Classroom Communication and TechnologyECFT3702NQF: 7 Credits: 8 Module Assessment: CA 50% Exam 50% - 1 x 3 hours paper %Prerequisite: NoneModule Description:This Module aims at preparing students to become proficient in classroom communication, to support teaching-learning through all typesof resources and technology. It helps students to acquire skills in planning, production and application of teaching-learning resources ingeneral and creative ways.Comparative EducationEFMC3701NQF: 7 Credits: 8 Module Assessment: CA 50% Exam 50% - 1 x 3 hours paperPrerequisite: NoneModule Description:This module develops a student’s understanding, skills and dispositions regarding education systems such as: aims of education,education systems, determinants of education systems, structures of education systems; critical issues in education; research ofeducation systemsCurriculum Development and PracticeECFC3702NQF: 7 Credits: 8 Module Assessment: CA 50% Exam 50% - 1 x 3 hours paperPrerequisite: NoneModule Description:This module focuses on the study of theoretical and practical dimensions of curriculum and instructional development. Students becomeempowered practitioners in curriculum concepts, issues and processes at the macro (global and national), meso (regional, school anddepartmental) and the micro (classroom) levels of education.Educational ManagementEFMA3701NQF: 7 Credits: 8 Module Assessment: CA 50% Exam 50% - 1 x 3 hours paperPrerequisite: NoneModule Description:There is growing research evidence showing that educational management is the major factor in school improvement and effectivenessand is about providing a culture within which teaching and learning prosper. It is on the basis of this that all student teachers should beequipped with theoretical and practical management and leadership competencies.Educational ResearchECFR3882NQF: 8 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: Continuous Assessment 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 analyzing quantitative and qualitativedata and the presentation of research findings.154