Adult Education at University of Stellenbosch
South Africa
MPhil Higher Education
Target Group
Mainly lecturers, facilitators and educational
leaders of Higher Education institutions.
General aims of the programme
The primary aim is to equip participants with the
knowledge, skills and disposition to function optimally, as
professionals, in their respective institutions.
The secondary aim will be to equip the
participants with research skills in order to better themselves through
advanced studies and research for a career in Higher Education.
Learning outcomes
Skills in the planning and utilisation of staff
evaluation and development strategies, especially concerning
effectiveness of teaching and learning; and: Knowledge and perspectives
on leadership and leadership development in the Higher Education
environment.
Structure and credit value of modules
|
Module
|
Credits |
1 |
Perspectives in higher education |
10 |
2 |
Student learning in higher education |
10 |
3 |
Foundations of research |
10 |
4 |
Research in higher education |
15 |
5 |
Curriculum and programme design in higher education |
15 |
6 |
Assessment and evaluation in higher education |
15 |
7 |
Teaching in higher education |
15 |
8 |
Scholarship in higher education * |
15 |
9 |
Technology in higher education * |
15 |
10 |
Staff development in higher education * |
15 |
11 |
Leadership in higher education * |
15 |
12 |
Research Thesis |
120 |
|
Total
|
240 |
* A
selection of two modules from 8, 9, 10 or 11.
Assessment
The following formative/continuous assessment
techniques apply:
One assignment completed within institutional
contexts for each module (1-10);
Group activities and tasks for each of the ten
modules during the two-week residential period at the beginning of each
year;
Learning sessions, facilitated by the students
during the residential period; and
Self-reflective study portfolios spanning the
total time of study.
Admission requirements
Candidates should meet the following prerequisites
to be admitted to the MPhil in Higher Education:
an applicable BHonours degree; or
any other academic-professional combination of
studies equal to a BHonours degree; or evidence that
a candidate has reached a standard of competence
in his/her particular study field which, on the basis of the assessment
and recognition of prior learning and according to the judgement of
Senate, is regarded as being sufficient for submission.
How can I obtain more information on the
programmes or application procedures?
Should you require more information on the
learning outcomes of the modules or if you would like to complete an
application form, please get in touch with the Centre for Higher and
Adult Education at the following address:
The Secretary - Ms Liza Burger
Centre for Higher and Adult Education
Faculty of Education
University of Stellenbosch
Private Bag X1
Matieland
7602
Tel: (021) 808 2277/78/94
Fax: (021) 808 2270
Email:
lizab@sun.ac.za,
emb2@sun.ac.za or
kapp@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding Student Fees: Mr Dennis
Immelman, Tel (021) 8084527
Request Information:
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The Secretary -
Ms Liza Burger
Centre for Higher and Adult Education
Faculty of Education
University of Stellenbosch
Private Bag X1
Matieland
7602
Tel:
(021) 808 2277/78/94
Fax:
(021) 808 2270
Email:
lizab@sun.ac.za,
emb2@sun.ac.za or
kapp@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding Student
Fees: Mr Dennis Immelman, Tel (021) 8084527
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