Programme Description

There are a variety of in-service programmes for teachers and those with a professional interest in education, ranging from half day seminars to modules which, taken together in groups, comprise an Continuing Professional Development Diploma course. Single programmes of the half-day, one-day and weekend type are advertised as they occur.

A credit system is used within the Division to facilitate transfer between the various Master programmes offered, and also with other recognised educational institutions. The number of credits is linked to the number of contact hours required for an individual module. Each module comprises 30 credits, with four modules (120 credits) making up a diploma. To obtain credits the student must achieve at least a pass in the designated assignment.

Each module is assessed using a variety of methods, including projects, case studies, reports, examinations and curriculum design. The integration of theory and practice is stressed in the content of the modules and in the assessments. Where possible, experiential and active learning and teaching strategies are used in the presentation of modules.

Students with the requisite undergraduate qualifications who obtain a diploma of second or first class honors standard, and who perform to the same standard in two other post-diploma M.St. Qualifying Modules in research methods, may apply for admission to the Master of Studies programme. Students are required to complete a module in educational research methods before beginning the Master´s programme.