REGULATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TERTIARY EDUCATION (EDU80)

Duration:                                         1 1/2years

Actual Credit Load:                          252

Minimum Credit Load:                 270

Maximum Credit Load:                 330

Total MBKS Credit Load:             216

ZNQF Level:                                    9

 

1.0   PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme seeks to equip students with educational theory and practical skills that are required for effective teaching and learning in Tertiary and Higher Education.

2.0   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  •           Normal Entry

A first degree from a recognised university or institution or any other degree recognised by the university.

Teaching/training experience in higher and tertiary education institutions.

2.1   PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS

 

Areas of study: Tertiary Education

Specialist Focus: Andragogy in tertiary education

Orientation:

Application of appropriate theories, practices and technologies in the handling of young and mature adults.

Distinctive Features:

3.0   CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Graduates have career opportunities in a wide array of institutions and organisations, including being lecturers in universities and tertiary institutions, researchers in research institutions, and consultants in public sectors and Non- Governmental Organisations.

Further studies: Doctoral studies in Adult and Lifelong Learning.

4.0   PROGRAMME DELIVERY

  •           Teaching and Learning Methods:

Using blended learning, action research, project portfolios, seminar presentations, tutorials, group tasks and discussions.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Level 1 Semester 1

Code           Module Description                                                                      Credits

PDTE531     Foundations of Education                                                                 18

PDTE532     Assessment and Evaluation Techniques                                             18

PDTE533     Instructional Technology                                                                  18

PDTE534     Curriculum Issues in Tertiary Education                                            18

 

Level 1 Semester 2

PDTE535     Administrative Issues in Tertiary Education                                       18

PDTE536     Didactics in Tertiary Education                                                         18

PDTE537     Teaching Practice in Tertiary Education                                             36

PDTE538     Dissertation                                                                                      36

 

13.0           MODULE SYNOPSES

PDTE531: Educational Foundations

The module exposes students to the nature, functions, branches and theories of philosophy in education, implications of Philosophical and Sociological Foundations on Education 5.0 doctrine, Historical influences on higher education in Western society; history and importance of the sociology of education to higher education; dominant contemporary theories; nature, theories of learning; student counselling and importance of Psychology to a higher education practitioner.

PDTE532: Student Assessment and Evaluation Technics

The module exposes students to theory, practice and types of student assessment, objectives, student learning outcomes and measurement, Bloom’s, Anderson & Krathwohl’s taxonomies, item writing and analysis, marking guides, e-assessment, analysis and grading tests and examinations, moderation of examination papers,internal and external assessor’s reports, student support, academic integrity and plagiarism, assessing practical work, attachment supervision and the university credit system.

 

PDTE533: Instructional Technology

The module exposes students to synchronous and asynchronous learning, file management; MS word processing, designing innovative and commercialise teaching/learning content, statistical packages, PowerPoint for instruction, virtual classrooms and laboratories, multimedia, smart classrooms, message boards, Internet for research, social media, designing online questionnaires/surveys, website design, hyperlinks, uploading teaching material; e-marking; online tests, conference lectures; e-learning software.

PDTE534: Curriculum Issues in Tertiary Education

The module introduces students to models, components, elements, types and stakeholders of curricula, Bloom’s, Anderson and Krathwohl’s taxonomies of learning domains, curriculum development: design, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and evaluation; module writing; open and distance learning (ODL) packaging; infusing contemporary issues into curriculum design, indicators of a sustainable curriculum; analysis and review; evaluation models.

 

PDTE535: Administrative Issues in Tertiary Education

The module covers management in higher education covering management structures, formal and informal organisations,  theories; principles and functions of management; culture and management; lifelong learning; policy design,  the  policy cycle;  quality  management  in  higher  and tertiary education:  quality assurance structures, quality enhancement,  leadership  in   educational institutions: styles, theories and evaluation of leadership effectiveness; management, personal attributes, and professional ethics.

PDTE536: Didactics in Tertiary Education

The module introduces teaching/training methods.  It also explores the characteristics of an adult learner. The use of technology in teaching and Education 5.0; andragogic principles; the adult learner; improving student throughput; conditions of learning; learning styles; motivation; effective teaching, training, facilitation and learning approaches: active/ interactive methods/approaches and strategies; challenges, reflections on theory and practice.

PDTE537: Teaching Practice in Tertiary Education

The module equips students with innovative skills and strategies of teaching, training and facilitation, E-learning in teaching Microteaching session lecture preparation;  layout  of presentation; lecture execution and its steps; methods; use of multimedia; application to real life; content mastery; professional aspects: attitude/conduct, dress and appearance, language use, voice projection, time management, rapport; documentation: resource file, course outlines, lecture presentations, lecture evaluations.

 

PDTE538: Dissertation

The Dissertation is a research study carried out over two semesters by each postgraduate student under the guidance of a supervisor. Students apply their knowledge and skills in conducting research on contemporary educational and social issues in their area of specialisation. Students are encouraged to conduct research, which has the potential to contribute to knowledge and policies in education, and in social issues such as poverty, disaster and risk management, environmental conservation, etc. Students are expected to produce and submit a dissertation that meets the standards of research work at Postgraduate Level.