Using Media in Teaching: Learning Guide. Introduction
The focus of this module is on how teachers might use popular media, textbooks and computertechnologies to create a learning environment that equips learners with the knowledge andskills to live and work thoughtfully in a changing country. The model of teaching being promotedis one that:• actively involves learners• links schooling with learners’ lives and experiences• develops learners’... more
Cracking the Code to Educational Analysis: a 22 Video Series, Freely Available on YouTube
Wayne Hugo, author of /Cracking the Code to Educational Analysis/ (Pearson Education South Africa, 2013) has produced a video series that introduces the essentials of his book and provides practical examples. In his own words: "The idea behind the book and this series of videos is to enable anyone to learn the basics of educational analysis by asking 10 questions that get to the heart of... more
Educational Technology for Effective Teaching: A Handbook for Educators
This course on educational technology comprises of 16 units covering different aspects of educational technology as a field of study. Educational technology is a combined application of three major sciences for classroom activities. These are Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Managerial Sciences. more
Higher Certificate Programme for Educators of the Deaf and Persons with Hearing Loss: Curriculum Framework
The HCE provides a first stepping-stone towards becoming a qualified teacher. For those who are interested, it provides a Learning Pathway into the Diploma or Degree programmes that meet the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (RSA 2011). It provides an NQF Level 5 qualification for the many teaching assistants in Deaf schools and strengthens their competence and... more
Developing ODL Curricula and Learning Resources: Guidelines for Effective Practice
This document outlines a process for curriculum and learning resource development for effective ODL provision. It suggests three core stages of curriculum design, course design and learning resource development which are inter-related. Examples are taken from a workshop held in Patna, Bihar State, India between 04 and 15 March, 2013. more
Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) and University of Dar-es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania: Integrating OER into Teacher Development Programmes
This case study documents the background, process and outcomes of a collaboration between Mkwawa University College of Education, the University of Dar-es-Salaam and OER Africa in the period 2011 to 2014. more
OER in Teacher Education: Reflections from the OER Africa Teacher Education Network
This document is the result of a discussion within the African Teacher Education Network of OER Africa on the status of OER integration into teacher education. It provides some suggests regarding why OER should be integrated into teacher education as well as possible barriers and ways to overcome them. It provides insight into how different institutions in Africa are currently integrating... more
Guidelines for Teaching Numeracy: Foundation Phase
This programme provides Grade 1, 2 and 3 educators with: * a progression of appropriate activities that introduce young learners to the basic mathematical understanding, knowledge and skills that they should develop during their early schooling; * ideas and examples of interesting practice activities that will help learners consolidate and extend their understanding and skills; *... more
Calculus of Several Variables (Analysis 2)
This module provides an example of 2nd year disciplinary content knowledge development for a Mathematics teacher. The example shows the alignment between course design (overview), content development and examples (learning units) and assessment (Activities 1.1 and 1.2). more
Re-thinking Social Science Education for Teachers
This course is intended for prospective teachers and other educators interested in teaching and the development of materials for civic education and general studies in secondary education. more
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