Neftaly Online Course SAQA 11516699572

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Apply knowledge to enable effective teaching strategies and methods to be aligned with the Senior Phase context.
Explain the origins and development of knowledge within a field of study.
Explain and discuss the different types of knowledge needed for Senior Phase teaching.
Apply knowledge in a practical classroom environment.
Compare and evaluate the different schools of thought on teaching and learning in the field of Senior Phase teaching.
Understand the different approaches to teaching and learning apply them when teaching.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the knowledge appropriate to a subject specialisation.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of subject content and various principles, strategies and resources appropriate to teaching in a South African context.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Identify and apply the important principles of effective communication in a school context.
Discuss learning content, strategies, problems and possible solutions with learners and other relevant stakeholders in the school.
Demonstrate a critical, committed and ethical attitude towards developing a sense of respect and responsibility towards others.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Demonstrate an understanding of scientific and theoretical knowledge of the various aspects of teaching and learning in the Senior Phase.
Critically discuss the principles of good classroom management and organisation.
Apply effective classroom management, organisation, teaching and learning in an authentic classroom situation.
Understand and interpret provided learning programmes and design own learning programmes.
Identify the requirements for a specific context of learning and select and prepare suitable teaching and learning resources for a class .
Select the sequence and pace of learning in a manner sensitive to the differing needs of both the subject and the learners.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Demonstrate an ability to develop a supportive and empowering environment for the learner, and respond to the educational and other needs of learners and fellow-educators.
Mediate learning in a manner which is sensitive to the diverse needs of learners (including those with barriers to learning).
Construct learning environments that are appropriately contextualised by showing recognition of and respect for the differences among learners.
Identify the range of challenges faced by Senior Phase education within the different South African contexts.
Discuss the challenges teachers face when teaching in an environment with a high incidence of HIV/AIDS and poverty.
Evaluate and discuss possible solutions for the identified challenges.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Understand the purpose, methods and effects of assessment and provide helpful feedback to learners.
Design and manage both formative and summative assessments in ways that are appropriate to the level and purpose of the learning.
Understand why and how detailed and diagnostic records of assessment results need to be kept.
Interpret and use assessment results to feed into processes for the improvement of learning programmes.

Integrated Assessment:
At least one formative assessment and one opportunity for Integrated Assessment, assessing the exit level outcomes of the qualification will be conducted.

Formative Assessment will consist of at least an individual written assignment per module, requiring the teacher to demonstrate analysis, evaluation and the problem solving skills in the Senior Phase classroom. Summative Assessments will consist of one 3-hour written examination per module.

Summative Assessment will be based on a practical assignment(s), report or portfolio, a final examination is not required and the allocated and moderated mark is the teacher’s final (total) mark for the module.

In addition, the practical professional competency of teachers in the selected area/s of specialisation will be assessed in an authentic setting and there will be clear procedures for experienced teachers in associate schools to serve as co-assessors The teachers will be required to compile a teaching resource portfolio that will be assessed by the mentor lecturer after completion of the teaching practice period in the year.