BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
HONOURS (BEDHONS)
NQF LEVEL 8
DISTANCE MoD
2020
North-West University | Faculty of Education
Prospectus compiled by: Dr Idilette van Deventer
Copyright © 2020 edition. Review date 2020.
School of Professional Studies in Education
No part of this study guide may be reproduced in any form or in any way without the written permission of the publishers.
,1. Communication and contact details
Tel: +27 18 285 5900
Fax: +27 87 234 4957
Website: distance.nwu.ac.za/
Email:
Subject line: BEdHons_Surname_Student number_Request/Matter
SMS: Send SMS to 43366 NWU[Space]Student number[Space]Subject
code[Space]And the question
2. Direct all written correspondence to:
2.1 Academic matters:
The Director: School of Professional Studies in Education
North-West University - Potchefstroom
Private Bag X6001
POTCHEFSTROOM
2520
South Africa
2.2 Administrative matters:
The Unit for Open Distance Learning (UODL)
Building B11A
North-West University
Private Bag X6001
Internal Box 539
Potchefstroom
2520
PLEASE MENTION YOUR STUDENT NUMBER IN ALL
CORRESPONDENCE
Email:
Subject line: BEdHons_Surname_Student number_Request/Matter
PLEASE NOTE: The information in this Prospectus (Information
Booklet) pertains only to students registered for the BEdHons
NQF Level 8 from 2017 onwards.
Please note: Although the information in this Prospectus has been compiled
with the utmost care and accuracy, the Council and the Senate of the University
accept no responsibility whatsoever for errors that may occur. Before students
finally decide on the selection of modules, they must consult the class
timetable. If a clash occurs in the planned selection of a student, the relevant
module combination is not permitted.
i
,Table of Contents
Executive Dean’s Foreword ............................................................................. 1
Message From Prof Kobus Mentz Director SPSE ......................................... 3
EDU.1 A-rules and faculty rules .............................................. 4
1.1 General provisions academic rules (A-rules) ............................ 4
1.1.1 Minimum and maximum duration of study ...................................... 4
1.1.2 Annual registration ........................................................................... 4
1.1.3 Remarking of examination work ...................................................... 5
1.1.4 Progression requirements ............................................................... 6
1.2 The bachelor honours degree ..................................................... 7
1.2.1 Qualification with distinction ............................................................ 7
1.2.2 Number of examination opportunities ............................................. 7
EDU.2 Academic matters ......................................................... 8
2.1 Programme information: BEdHons NQF level 8 ....................... 8
2.1.1 Nature and general aims ................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Study duration and articulation........................................................ 8
2.1.3 Specific objectives ........................................................................... 8
2.1.4 Admission requirements .................................................................. 8
2.1.5 Programme rules ............................................................................. 8
2.2 BEdHons programme structure .................................................. 9
2.2.1 2017 students only .......................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Distance structuring of the curriculum ............................................ 9
2.2.3 BEdHons programme outlay (2018 onwards) ................................ 9
2.2.4 BEdHons in Business Science Education (Not offered in 2020)
(Programme Code: 4EZ L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) .......... 10
2.2.5 BEdHons in Curriculum Studies (Programme Code:
4EC L01 –Curriculum Code: O601P) ........................................... 10
2.2.6 BEdHons in Educational Management and Leadership
(Programme Code: 4EX L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) .......... 11
2.2.7 BEdHons in Life Orientation (Programme Code:
4EV L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) ........................................... 11
2.2.8 BEdHons in Mathematics Education: (Programme Code:
4EL L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) ........................................... 12
2.2.9 BEdHons in Special Needs Education (Programme Code:
4ES L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) ........................................... 13
2.2.10 Language ....................................................................................... 13
2.2.11 Study material and study guides ................................................... 13
2.3 Teaching and learning matters: assignments ......................... 14
2.3.1 Enquiries ........................................................................................ 14
2.3.2 Assignment format ......................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Assignments and participation marks ........................................... 14
2.3.4 File format to save your assignment ............................................. 14
2.3.5 Submission of assignments on efundi .......................................... 14
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, 2.3.6 Continuous assessment: Additional first assignment ................... 15
2.3.7 Assignment due dates ................................................................... 15
2.3.8 Portfolio due dates ......................................................................... 16
2.4 Research modules: RSPR 671 and ERTP 671 ......................... 16
2.4.1 RSPR 671 (2017 - 2018 students only) ........................................ 16
2.4.2 ERTP 671 (2018 onwards) ............................................................ 16
2.4.3 ERTP/RSPR 671 research report due dates ................................ 16
2.5 Warning against plagiarism ....................................................... 16
2.6 Examinations ............................................................................... 17
2.7 Library services ........................................................................... 19
EDU.3 Distance learning Mode of Delivery (MoD)............................... 21
3.1 What is distance learning? ............................................................ 21
3.2 Matters to note regarding distance studies................................... 21
3.2.1 BEdHons specific matters and relevant yearbook ....................... 21
3.2.2 Unsatisfactory academic performance ......................................... 22
3.2.3 Termination of studies of distance students ................................. 22
EDU.4 UODL administrative matters..................................................... 23
4.1 Enquiries ........................................................................................ 23
4.1.1 eMail or sms enquiries................................................................... 23
4.1.2 Website for the unit for open distance learning (uodl).................. 23
4.1.3 Applications for 2020 ..................................................................... 23
4.1.4 Registrations (new for 2020 and module re-registrations) ........... 23
4.2 Change of address or personal information ................................. 23
4.3 Fraud line ....................................................................................... 23
4.4 Financial arrangements ................................................................. 24
4.4.1 Fees payable upon changing of modules ..................................... 24
4.4.2 Credit amounts on a student’s university account ........................ 24
4.4.3 General account enquiries ............................................................ 24
4.4.4 Web address .................................................................................. 24
4.5 Cancellation of studies/expulsion process .................................... 24
4.5.1 Notice to the head: support section .............................................. 24
4.5.2 Fees payable upon cancellation of studies................................... 25
4.5.3 Continued liability for fees payable on expulsion from studies .... 25
EDU.5 Whiteboard contact sessions and year programme .............. 26
5.1 General information regarding whiteboard contact sessions ....... 26
5.2 Learning support and tuition information ...................................... 26
5.2.1 Interactive whiteboard contact sessions ....................................... 26
5.2.2 Whiteboard contact sessions at learning support centres ........... 27
5.2.3 Communication and contact details .............................................. 27
5.3 Whiteboard sessions ..................................................................... 28
5.3.1 General information ....................................................................... 28
5.3.2 Year programme: First semester 2020 ......................................... 28
5.3.4 Year programme: Second semester 2020 .................................... 30
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HONOURS (BEDHONS)
NQF LEVEL 8
DISTANCE MoD
2020
North-West University | Faculty of Education
Prospectus compiled by: Dr Idilette van Deventer
Copyright © 2020 edition. Review date 2020.
School of Professional Studies in Education
No part of this study guide may be reproduced in any form or in any way without the written permission of the publishers.
,1. Communication and contact details
Tel: +27 18 285 5900
Fax: +27 87 234 4957
Website: distance.nwu.ac.za/
Email:
Subject line: BEdHons_Surname_Student number_Request/Matter
SMS: Send SMS to 43366 NWU[Space]Student number[Space]Subject
code[Space]And the question
2. Direct all written correspondence to:
2.1 Academic matters:
The Director: School of Professional Studies in Education
North-West University - Potchefstroom
Private Bag X6001
POTCHEFSTROOM
2520
South Africa
2.2 Administrative matters:
The Unit for Open Distance Learning (UODL)
Building B11A
North-West University
Private Bag X6001
Internal Box 539
Potchefstroom
2520
PLEASE MENTION YOUR STUDENT NUMBER IN ALL
CORRESPONDENCE
Email:
Subject line: BEdHons_Surname_Student number_Request/Matter
PLEASE NOTE: The information in this Prospectus (Information
Booklet) pertains only to students registered for the BEdHons
NQF Level 8 from 2017 onwards.
Please note: Although the information in this Prospectus has been compiled
with the utmost care and accuracy, the Council and the Senate of the University
accept no responsibility whatsoever for errors that may occur. Before students
finally decide on the selection of modules, they must consult the class
timetable. If a clash occurs in the planned selection of a student, the relevant
module combination is not permitted.
i
,Table of Contents
Executive Dean’s Foreword ............................................................................. 1
Message From Prof Kobus Mentz Director SPSE ......................................... 3
EDU.1 A-rules and faculty rules .............................................. 4
1.1 General provisions academic rules (A-rules) ............................ 4
1.1.1 Minimum and maximum duration of study ...................................... 4
1.1.2 Annual registration ........................................................................... 4
1.1.3 Remarking of examination work ...................................................... 5
1.1.4 Progression requirements ............................................................... 6
1.2 The bachelor honours degree ..................................................... 7
1.2.1 Qualification with distinction ............................................................ 7
1.2.2 Number of examination opportunities ............................................. 7
EDU.2 Academic matters ......................................................... 8
2.1 Programme information: BEdHons NQF level 8 ....................... 8
2.1.1 Nature and general aims ................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Study duration and articulation........................................................ 8
2.1.3 Specific objectives ........................................................................... 8
2.1.4 Admission requirements .................................................................. 8
2.1.5 Programme rules ............................................................................. 8
2.2 BEdHons programme structure .................................................. 9
2.2.1 2017 students only .......................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Distance structuring of the curriculum ............................................ 9
2.2.3 BEdHons programme outlay (2018 onwards) ................................ 9
2.2.4 BEdHons in Business Science Education (Not offered in 2020)
(Programme Code: 4EZ L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) .......... 10
2.2.5 BEdHons in Curriculum Studies (Programme Code:
4EC L01 –Curriculum Code: O601P) ........................................... 10
2.2.6 BEdHons in Educational Management and Leadership
(Programme Code: 4EX L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) .......... 11
2.2.7 BEdHons in Life Orientation (Programme Code:
4EV L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) ........................................... 11
2.2.8 BEdHons in Mathematics Education: (Programme Code:
4EL L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) ........................................... 12
2.2.9 BEdHons in Special Needs Education (Programme Code:
4ES L01 – Curriculum Code: O601P) ........................................... 13
2.2.10 Language ....................................................................................... 13
2.2.11 Study material and study guides ................................................... 13
2.3 Teaching and learning matters: assignments ......................... 14
2.3.1 Enquiries ........................................................................................ 14
2.3.2 Assignment format ......................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Assignments and participation marks ........................................... 14
2.3.4 File format to save your assignment ............................................. 14
2.3.5 Submission of assignments on efundi .......................................... 14
ii
, 2.3.6 Continuous assessment: Additional first assignment ................... 15
2.3.7 Assignment due dates ................................................................... 15
2.3.8 Portfolio due dates ......................................................................... 16
2.4 Research modules: RSPR 671 and ERTP 671 ......................... 16
2.4.1 RSPR 671 (2017 - 2018 students only) ........................................ 16
2.4.2 ERTP 671 (2018 onwards) ............................................................ 16
2.4.3 ERTP/RSPR 671 research report due dates ................................ 16
2.5 Warning against plagiarism ....................................................... 16
2.6 Examinations ............................................................................... 17
2.7 Library services ........................................................................... 19
EDU.3 Distance learning Mode of Delivery (MoD)............................... 21
3.1 What is distance learning? ............................................................ 21
3.2 Matters to note regarding distance studies................................... 21
3.2.1 BEdHons specific matters and relevant yearbook ....................... 21
3.2.2 Unsatisfactory academic performance ......................................... 22
3.2.3 Termination of studies of distance students ................................. 22
EDU.4 UODL administrative matters..................................................... 23
4.1 Enquiries ........................................................................................ 23
4.1.1 eMail or sms enquiries................................................................... 23
4.1.2 Website for the unit for open distance learning (uodl).................. 23
4.1.3 Applications for 2020 ..................................................................... 23
4.1.4 Registrations (new for 2020 and module re-registrations) ........... 23
4.2 Change of address or personal information ................................. 23
4.3 Fraud line ....................................................................................... 23
4.4 Financial arrangements ................................................................. 24
4.4.1 Fees payable upon changing of modules ..................................... 24
4.4.2 Credit amounts on a student’s university account ........................ 24
4.4.3 General account enquiries ............................................................ 24
4.4.4 Web address .................................................................................. 24
4.5 Cancellation of studies/expulsion process .................................... 24
4.5.1 Notice to the head: support section .............................................. 24
4.5.2 Fees payable upon cancellation of studies................................... 25
4.5.3 Continued liability for fees payable on expulsion from studies .... 25
EDU.5 Whiteboard contact sessions and year programme .............. 26
5.1 General information regarding whiteboard contact sessions ....... 26
5.2 Learning support and tuition information ...................................... 26
5.2.1 Interactive whiteboard contact sessions ....................................... 26
5.2.2 Whiteboard contact sessions at learning support centres ........... 27
5.2.3 Communication and contact details .............................................. 27
5.3 Whiteboard sessions ..................................................................... 28
5.3.1 General information ....................................................................... 28
5.3.2 Year programme: First semester 2020 ......................................... 28
5.3.4 Year programme: Second semester 2020 .................................... 30
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