The University of South Africa (Unisa) has variety of short courses for teaching. These includes short courses for teaching foundation phase, FET and more. Durations for short courses varies per course but mostly they take only one year to complete.
Here are Some of Unisa Courses to Look For
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Course in Teaching Foundation Phase Mathematics (76819)
This course is aimed at professional educators teaching foundation phase.
Purpose
At the end of this programme students will:
have the advanced knowledge and skills in the teaching of the subject mathematics;
develop mathematics competencies;
have necessary pedagogic content knowledge in the teaching of mathematics.
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Programme in Grade R Teaching (76522)
This programme targets teachers or practitioners working with children in Grade R (the year before formal school starts).(This programme is not a formal teachers qualification).
Duration for the programme
1 (One) year which includes a compulsory three weeks practical teaching period in a Grade R class. All 5 modules to be registered in one academic year.
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Programme in Language Teaching in Foundation Phase (70386)
The target group for this course are teachers who are involved in teaching language and literacy in the primary school.
Purpose
To provide the opportunity for primary school teachers through the use of
language methodologies of the Molteno Institute and other methodologies to gain knowledge and skills in learner-centred language teaching at the Foundation and Intermediate phases. Quality training in the practice and theory of language teaching will be offered.
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Teaching Practice (Foundation Phase) (Grades 1 – 3) – PCF410X
Purpose
To carry out practical applications of teaching principles, theories and concepts acquired in other modules through the completion of various workbooks during a period of ten weeks in the Foundation Phase of a primary school. The student is expected to take control of a group (under supervision) and plan, present and evaluate learning activities during this period.
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Short Course in Teaching Methodologies in Education (76981)
Purpose
This programme aims :
To equip students with specialised knowledge and skills in order to ensure effective teaching and learning
To equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to arrange, organise instructional resources and the physical environment in order to facilitate student learning, independence and interdependence
To equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan, develop and implement instructional strategies
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Course in Life Skills Teaching (76851)
Purpose
On completion of the short course students will:
Explain what the subject Life Skills entails and describe its importance;
Know who the Life Skills learner is;
Apply concepts, skills and processes of Life Skills;
Explain the role of the teacher in teaching Creative Arts and Physical Education;
Show knowledge of beginning knowledge and personal and social well-being.
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Find Other Unisa Short learning programes under the College of Education.
Those are some of Unisa Short Courses in Teaching Foundation Phase. Hoping that you have digested enough to make your decision on these Unisa short learning programmes.
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How to Apply at Unisa for 2024
To apply to study at Unisa in 2024, go to the Unisa application page.
You need to check that you qualify for admission and that you have the necessary documents ready to upload during the application process.
You have to:
- Make sure that you meet the statutory and college admission requirements for your qualification(s) of choice.
- Meet the minimum academic points score (APS) for your qualification(s) of choice.
- Make sure you have a valid e-mail address and cellphone number, and you accept that Unisa will communicate with you during the application process using this e-mail address and cellphone number.
Expected Documents
All applicants starting a new qualification must upload all the required documents, which generally consists of the following:
- Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
Those are some of the Unisa courses in teaching for various phases. Do not limit yourself, check more information in Unisa’s website before you apply.
