University of Pretoria - Faculty of Education
MEd specialising in Learning Support, Guidance and Counselling
Pretoria, South Africa
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
This programme is aimed at Foundation Phase (Gr 1-3) and Intermediate Phase (Gr 4-7) teachers. The program of Learning Support prepares the teacher for the diverse classroom and focuses on accommodating and supporting all learners, regardless of their intellectual abilities or other barriers. Curriculum modification, alternative assessment procedures, multi-level teaching, designing a multi-level lesson and assessment for school readiness, are all aspects that are covered in this programme.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
NMQ 801 (Research proposal) and LVB 890 (Dissertation) should be selected in the 1st year. When NMQ 801 (Research proposal) has been passed in the 1st year, only LVB 890 (Dissertation) should be selected again in the final year. Students will be granted two opportunities to pass NMQ 801 (Research proposal).
Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Research proposal 801
Core modules
- Dissertation: Learning support 890
Final year
Fundamental modules
- Research proposal 801
Core modules
- Dissertation: Learning support 890
Credits: 180