Certificate Course for Educators

Teaching

The following principles inform the way the course is taught:

• A process of dialogue involves teachers and learners in a community of enquirers;
• Enquiry methods encourage critical thinking and independent learning;
• Multiple viewpoints and interpretations helps participants understand the value of personal engagement and subjectivity in the pursuit of knowledge;
• lifelong learning through the teaching methodologies, assignments and field work is encouraged;
• Sensitivity to field realities and encouragement to apply learning in participants’ particular contexts;
• Critical reading of texts and social practices with reference to their contexts; and,
• Integration of learning with teaching as a way of modelling for other teachers.

Assessment

Assessment is based on assessment for learning.  The following helps provide feedback:

• Student-led seminars;
• Article/textbook reviews;
• Lesson planning, classroom teaching and reflective pieces;
• Project work.

All participants are assigned a personal tutor throughout the course.  Tutors provide academic guidance and feedback.  We also recommend that participants keep a journal/diary during the course to record their reflections, thoughts and challenges. Diaries are private and are not assessed.

Professional Development Team