Work-integrated Learning (WIL)requirements and information for the Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) in Foundation Phase

SUMMARY:

For more information about the WIL requirements refer to the 2017 information booklet or contact Ms Barnard at 018 285 2012

Advanced Certificate in Teaching ACT in Foundation Phase

WIL DATES 2017:

Students are obliged to complete practical training (WIL) according to the following schedule:

NB: Only ONE WIL session is required. A student may choose to do WIL in either semester, but must adhere to the due dates to submit the portfolio.

Year of study / Period / Practical training
(WIL requirements)
First semester: / 19 April 2017 – 12 May 2017. Portfolio: 27 May 2017. / 3 weeks in a Foundation Phase (Grade R, 1, 2 or 3) classroom
Second semester / 24 July 2017- 25 August 2017. Portfolio: 21 October 2017 / 3 weeks in a Foundation Phase (Grade R, 1, 2 or 3) classroom

Please note: If you are a teacher within the school your WIL assessment will be done, you need not be concerned about these dates. You can complete your portfolio as it suits you, but the WIL portfolio has to reach NWU on the dates stipulated above.

WIL SCHOOL

The School must be willing to take part in the WIL process by:

  • Allowing the student to observe and reflect on a number of classes/lessons by the Mentor.
  • Allowing the student to teach a few lessons under mentorship of the teacher (refer to the WIL-guideline for more information).
  • Providing the NWU with a telephone number, e-mail or fax number and physical address.
  • The school must have an EMIS number (Education Management Information System).
  • Allowing the support teacher to attend the Mentorship Training programme should he/she want to become an accredited mentor.
  • For more information on the mentorship training, please contact 018 299 2208

Work-integrated Learning (WIL) requirements and information for the Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) in Intermediate Phase

SUMMARY:

For more information about the WIL requirements refer to the 2017 information booklet or contact Ms Barnard at 018 285 2012

Advanced Certificate in Teaching ACT in Intermediate Phase

WIL DATES 2017:

Students are obliged to complete practical training (WIL) according to the following schedule.

NB: Only ONE WIL session is required. A student may choose to do WIL in either semester, but must adhere to the due dates to submit the portfolio.

Year of study / Period / Practical training
(WIL requirements)
First semester: / 19 April 2017 – 12 May 2017. Portfolio: 27 May 2017. / 3 weeks in an Intermediate Phase
(Grade 4, 5 or 6) classroom
Second semester / 24 July 2017- 25 August 2017. Portfolio: 21 October 2017 / 3 weeks in an Intermediate Phase (Grade4, 5 or 6) classroom

Please note: If you are a teacher within the school your WIL assessment will be done, you need not be concerned about these dates. You can complete your portfolio as it suits you, but the WIL portfolio has to reach NWU on the dates stipulated above.

WIL SCHOOL

The School must be willing to take part in the WIL process by:

  • Allowing the student to observe and reflect on a number of classes/lessons by the Mentor.
  • Allowing the student to teach a few lessons under mentorship of the teacher (refer to the WIL-guideline for more information).
  • Providing the NWU with a telephone number, e-mail or fax number and physical address.
  • The school must have aEMIS number (Education Management Information System).
  • Allowing the support teacher to attend the Mentorship Training programme should he/she want to become an accredited mentor.
  • For more information on the mentorship training, please contact 018299 2208