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UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

SELECTION FORM 2015: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Please complete Section A, B and C in full to ensure a speedy selection process.

SECTION A (Please refer to section B for entrance requirements)

(You may indicate up to TWO phases; Please indicate which is a 1st choice and which is a 2nd choice; AND preferred school subjects)

09227010
Early Childhood Education
and Foundation Phase
(Gr. 0 – Gr. 3) / 09227020
Intermediate Phase
(Gr. 4 – Gr. 6) / 09227030
Senior Phase
(Gr. 7 – Gr. 9) / 09227040
Further Education and
Training
(Gr. 10 – Gr. 12)
YES / 1st / 2nd / YES / 1st / 2nd / YES / 1st / 2nd / YES / 1st / 2nd
Subject ONE / Subject ONE / Subject
Subject TWO / Subject TWO
UP student no: / ID number:
1. / Name:
(Title, names and surname)
2. / Postal address: / 3. / Work address:
Postal code: / Postal code:
4. / Tel. (home): / (work):
Cell phone: / Fax:
E mail:

5. Qualifications (Attach certified copies of certificates and academic records):

Diploma/Degree / Year obtained / Institution/University

6. Where did you hear of this course? ……………………………………………………………………

7. Were you a registered student at the University of Pretoria in 2014?

Yes / No

If No, you had to submit a UP application. Please indicate the process:

UP application form attached. / Online application completed on:
Date: / Application submitted to the CSC Hatfield on:
Date: / Application submitted to Groenkloof CSC/Student Admin
Date:
Signature: / Date:

For office use:

Signed & date: / Selected: /

YES

/ NO

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION

SECTION B

Admission requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required for all four phases, with particular requirements in each phase as stipulated below:

1) Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase

Preference will be given to candidates who passed Education and/or Psychology modules.

2) Intermediate Phase

Two degree modules passed at a first-year academic level (100) which correspond with one or more relevant learning areas at school level (see programme modules).

3) Senior Phase

Two degree modules passed at a second-year academic level (200) which correspond with one or more relevant learning areas at school level (see programme modules).

4)  Further Education and Training Phase

At least one degree module passed at a third-year academic level (300) which corresponds with a relevant school subject (see programme modules).

Since degree modules do not necessarily correspond directly with learning areas and/or subjects at school level, the package coordinator (in consultation with the lecturer of the particular specialisation) should submit exceptional cases to the Dean.

1. Please indicate in the table below the TWO phases that you qualify for in accordance with the admission requirements stated above.

2. Indicate the degree module(s) that you have passed, the year that you have passed it and the average achievement (%) you maintained.

3. Please note, if these modules are NON-UNIVERISTY OF PRETORIA modules please attach an official description of the content of the modules (e.g. yearbook description or study guide description) and indicate in the last column if you have done so.

PHASE / As prescribed in the field of specialisation / INDICATE YOUR
APPLICABLE DEGREE
MODULE(S)
e.g. English 2 / YEAR PASSED / INDICATE AVERAGE ACHIEVEMENT (%) IN THE MODULES
e.g. 63% / ATTACHED OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION?
(NON-UP MODULES ONLY)
Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase / Education Modules
Psychology Modules
Intermediate Phase
Indicate TWO of the following six learning areas in accordance with the admission requirements (relevant academic modules are indicated in brackets) / Languages
(Afrikaans, English)
Mathematics
(Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or any other related academic module)
Social Sciences
(History, Geography, Sociology, Political Sciences or any other related academic module)
Natural Sciences
(Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology or any other related academic module)
Technology
(Any Technology or Technical or computer related academic module
Life Orientation
(Psychology, Human Movement Sciences, Recreation or any other related academic module)
Senior Phase
Indicate TWO of the following eight learning areas in accordance with the admission requirements (relevant academic modules are indicated in brackets) / Languages
(Afrikaans, English)
Mathematics
(Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or any other related academic module)
Art and Culture
(Art, Drama, Dance, Anthropology or any other related academic module)
Social Sciences
(History, Geography, Sociology, Political Sciences or any other related academic module)
Life Orientation
(Psychology, Human Movement Sciences, Recreation or any other related academic module)
Economic and Management Sciences
(Economics, Business Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Accounting or any other related academic module)
Natural Sciences
(Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology or any other related academic module)
Technology
(Any Technology or Technical or computer related academic module)
Further Education and Training
Indicate ONE of the following subject methodologies in accordance with the admission requirements (relevant academic modules are indicated in brackets)
*The offering of these modules will depend on the number of student enrolments and the availability of staff to present the modules. If you have chosen one of these modules kindly indicate an ADDITIONAL module that you qualify for.
*The offering of these modules will depend on the number of student enrolments and the availability of staff to present the modules. If you have chosen one of these modules kindly indicate an ADDITIONAL module that you qualify for. / Accounting
Afrikaans
*African Languages
Business Studies
(Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration)
Computer Application Technology
Consumer Studies
(Nutrition, Clothing)
Economics
(Economics, Business Economics)
English
Geography
History
Hospitality Studies
(Hotel and Catering)
Information Technology (Computer, Multimedia or related modules)
Life Orientation
(Psychology and Psychology related modules)
Life Sciences
(Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology or any other related academic module)
Mathematical Literacy
Mathematics
* Physical Science
(Physics, Chemistry, Applied Science or any other related academic module)
* Tourism
* Visual Arts
* Music
* Dramatic Arts
* Dance Studies

·  Electives have to be approved by the package coordinator before registration during orientation.

·  Presentation of ALL specialization modules are subject to how many students register as well as the availability of teaching staff.

SECTION C

1. Supporting Statement

You should use this space to support your application with your reasons for wishing to enter the teaching profession. In addition, outline your personal qualities and details of relevant experience of working with children and/or schools.

2. In the boxes below, please indicate the importance you attach to the following elements when deciding to train as a teacher. Tick more than one, if appropriate. A = very important; B = moderately important; C = slightly important; D = not important.

A / B / C / D / A / B / C / D
Intellectually stimulating job / Like to share my experience of working in industry/commerce
Working with children/young people / A job that matches my personal circumstances
Already teaching but need the qualification to register as a teacher / Job satisfaction
Like a change of career / Another reason:
Like to share an understanding of my subject developed through previous study

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