Study Guide

Department of Humanities Education

Facilitating learning

FCL 401
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Welcome 3
1.2 Educational approach 3
1.3 Responsibilities of the student 3
2 Administrative information 5
2.1 Contact details 5
2.2 Timetable 5
2.3 Grievance procedures 5
3 Study material and purchases 6
4 Rules, requirements and guidelines 6
5 Student support 8
6 Module information 8
6.1 Purpose of the module 8
6.2 Module outcomes 9
6.3 Articulation with other modules in the programme 9
6.4 Module structure 9
6.5 Learning presumed to be in place 9
6.6 Credit map and notional hours 10
7 Assessment 10
7.1 Assessment plan 10
7.2 Assessment criteria 10
7.3 Assessment policy 10
7.4 Plagiarism 11
8 References 11
9 Addendum A: Support services 12
1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Welcome to the PGCE!
The purpose of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education is to deliver competent quality beginner
teachers who are able to apply specialised content knowledge, focussed teaching skills and
professional values in schools in varying contexts.
I hope that you take time to enjoy the challenges that FCL 401 brings and that you keep on choosing
a willing attitude on your journey to become a teacher.

1.2 Educational approach

This module has been developed to assist you not only in your discovery of your own teacher
identity but also to assist in some core skills required to be a successful facilitator of learning.
ClickUP will be used to provide information, and relevant communication to students during the
year. All assignments will also be submitted via ClickUP. FCL 401 takes a firm stance in the theory of
constructivist learning as a means to authentic learning.

1.3 Responsibilities of the student

It is the student’s own responsibility to attend all the contact sessions. If however, you have a
medical or other legitimate situation that prevents you from doing so, it is your responsibility to find
out what was presented in class. All assignments must be submitted in the desired format and on
the desired platform as requested by the lecturer. All assignments must be submitted on time, so it
is the student’s responsibility to practice effective time-management.

Contact Homework,
Preparation for class
Week session Theme classwork, or
Chapter / Activity / Article / Website
date assignments
Introduction and
1 7 Feb
first assignment
Assignment 1
Lesson planning
2 14 Feb (12 February
basics
via Clickup)
Assignment 2
3 28 Feb LTSM’s
(Clickup)
Assignment 3
4 7 March Long lesson plan
(Clickup)
All will be disclosed during contact
Constructivism
5 14 March sessions and via ClickUp
and Facilitation
18 March
Project based
6 (Thursday
learning
timetable)
Classroom
7 4 April management
and Facilitation
Challenges of
8 11 April Facilitative
learning
 Learner
9 18 April
empowerment
10 25 April (Surprise)
Specific
reflection on
11 20 June
Facilitation
during TP
Technology and
12 5 Sept
Facilitation
Assignment 4
Resources vs
13 12 Sept – Group work
resourcefulness
(Clickup)
Current real life
14 19 Sept
challenges
Being the best
15 3 Oct teacher you can
be
Revision and
16 10 Oct discussion for
final assignment
17 17 Oct (Surprise)
Final
Submission of
18 24 Oct assignment
final assignment
(Clickup)
2 Administrative information
Information will be provided on ClickUp on a regular basis for lecture preparation and assignments.
Please schedule an appointment with the lecturer via email if you are in need of consultation.

2.1 Contact details

Building
Telephone Consulting
Name and room Email address
number hours
number
Module Aldoel 3- [email protected]. By
Dr S. de Jager 012 420 5555
coordinator 61 za appointment
Lecturer Aldoel 3- [email protected] By
Ms B. Ncube 012 420 2904
Assistant 59 om appointment
Head of Prof J. Aldoel 1- Johan.wassermann@u By
012 420 5639
Department Wassermann 116 p.ac.za appointment
Departmental Ms Z. Aldoel 1- [email protected] By
012 420 5639
administrator Khumalo 116 .za appointment
Ms M. Aldoel 3- [email protected] By
Lecturer 012 420 4328
Lombard 97 m appointment
Class Rep Will be selected and announced in class

2.2 Timetable
Contact
Day Periods Time Venue
session
Double 11:30 –
Thursday 5&6 Aldoel 2
lecture 12:20
Information will be posted weekly on ClickUp, ensure that you
Online
make time to access ClickUp regularly

2.3 Grievance procedures

All grievances must be submitted in writing with specifics of the incident or the nature of the
complaint. It is imperative that you follow the procedure outlined below in order to resolve your
issues:
1. Consult the lecturer concerned about your grievances/concerns.
If the matter has not been resolved,
2. consult the class representative (The primary function of the Class Representative is to
serve as a two-way communication channel between the class and the lecturer).
If the matter has not been resolved,
3. consult the module co-ordinator (large modules with multiple lecturers)
If the matter has not been resolved,
4. consult the Head of Department
If the matter has still not been resolved,
5. consult with the Dean of the Faculty
3 Study material and purchases
Textbook:

Jacobs, M., Vakalisa, N. C. G., & Gawe, N. (Eds.). (2016). Teaching-learning dynamics,
5th Edition. Pearson Education South Africa.

Recommended reading:

• The Brave ‘New’ World of Education Creating a Unique Professionalism. Johannes

A. Slabbert, Dorothea M. de Kock, Annemarie Hattingh (2009).

• Good practice in culture-rich classrooms Research-informed perspectives. Saloshna

Vandeyar (2014).

• CAPS approved Grade 10, 11 and 12 text books relevant to your field of study.

4 Rules, requirements and guidelines

4.1 Course Conduct: We expect your respect and general good behaviour at all times when
you attend lectures or when you communicate with lecturers or the tutor/assistant via e-
mail or the telephone. You will be evaluated on general course behaviour throughout the
year.
4.2 Academic dishonesty: Plagiarism refers to the appropriation of the work or ideas of
others. Plagiarism is both unethical and illegal and may be regarded as a criminal offence
in terms of the Copyright Act 98 of 1978. The University of Pretoria places a high
premium on its academic standards and subscribes to a value system that requires strong
action against plagiarism. Being regarded as a serious contravention of the University's
rules, plagiarism can lead to expulsion from the University. Please visit the University’s
library website for more information and support with regard to best practices.
4.3 Absence from scheduled or non-scheduled assessment activities: If for any reason you
are unable to attend or submit any assessment opportunity (this includes a test, and/or
assignments and/or teaching practice days), you have to provide a valid medical
certificate (or any other official document depending on the situation) to the lecturer
WITHIN 3 (THREE) DAYS of the assessment opportunity. You will NOT BE ALLOWED any
kind of supplementary opportunity if you did not adhere to these regulations. The
 lecturer and/or course coordinator reserves the right to validate the medical certificate
or official document handed in.
4.4 Students with special needs: Do you have a special need due to a physical or learning
disability? A student with special needs due to their learning and physical disabilities
experience certain academic and emotional challenges. The Unit for Students with
Special Needs assists students by providing study material in workable format, by liaising
with Departments and Faculties and by addressing any other problems and needs that
students may experience. Contact them: Student Affairs Building 012 420 2582 or 012
420 4281 or 012 420 4002. It remains the responsibility of the student to report to the
programme coordinator and lecturer in order to obtain the necessary support in this
regard.
4.5 Dress code: It is expected that you dress appropriately, professionally and inoffensively
for all contact sessions as well as when you are in contact with schools. Mentor
lecturer(s) and/or the course coordinator reserves the right to call you in for a meeting if
your dress code is inappropriate, unprofessional or offensive.
4.6 Class attendance: Class attendance in the PGCE is compulsory.
4.6.1 No student will be allowed to continue with a teaching practice 1 placement if the student
does not have at least 75% class attendance during quarter 1.
4.6.2 Teaching practice 2 placement depends on 75% class attendance during lecture weeks 9 and
10.
4.6.3 Final examination entrance depends on 75% class attendance during the year.
4.7 Subject content shortages: in cases where content shortages have been identified,
students need to prove knowledge of content by sitting for content tests until a certain
achievement level (determined by the lecturer) is reached before school placement will
be finalized.
4.8 Teaching practice placement requirements per modules: Teaching practice placement is
compulsory.
4.8.1 All students need to obtain a progress mark of at least 50% in all core and elective modules
at the end of quarter 1 to be placed at a school for teaching practice 1;
4.8.2 All students need to obtain at least 50% at the end of quarter 2 in all core and elective
modules to be placed at a school for teaching practice 2.
4.8.3 All students need to obtain a specified achievement with regards to school-related subject
content assessment.
5 Student support
The University of Pretoria supports you in various ways free of charge. For academic support contact
the tutors allocated to the module (see section 2.1), and/or the Faculty Student Advisor (see section
2.1).

Academic support
Individual consultations
Goal setting & motivation
Faculty and workshops about
Adjustment to university life
student - time management
Test/Exam preparation
advisors - study methods
Stress management
Career exploration
● Think carefully before dropping
modules (after the closing date for
amendments or cancellation of
FLY@UP: modules). www.up.ac.za/fly@up
The Finish ● Make responsible choices with
Line is Yours your time and work consistently. email: [email protected]
● Aim for a good semester mark.
Don’t rely on the examination to
pass.

For e-learning support

● Report a problem you experience to the Student Help Desk.
● Approach the assistants at the help desks (adjacent to the Student Computer Laboratories in
IT Building, NW2, CBT, etc).
● Visit the open labs in the Informatorium Building to report problems at the offices of the
Student Help Desk.
● Call 012 420 3837.
● Email [email protected]

Safety in the evening: Green Route

● From 18:00 till 06:00 Security Officers are available to escort you (on foot) to and from your
residence or campus anywhere east of the Hatfield campus through to the LC de Villiers
terrain.
● Departure point is at the ABSA ATM next to the Merensky Library.
● Phone the Operational Management Centre if you need a Security Officer to accompany you
from your residence to campus.

For more support services see Addendum A

6 Module information
6.1 Purpose of the module
The purpose of this module is to create learning opportunities that supports pre-service
teachers in developing skills, knowledge, attitudes and values (SKAVs) as presenters
and facilitators of information.
 6.2 Module outcomes
• Demonstrate competence with regard to academic writing skills needed to communicate
authentic, and academically reliable information within a teaching context;
• Demonstrate competence in facilitating learning using appropriate theories (constructivism) and
teaching strategies relevant for the area of specialisation;
• Demonstrate competence in creating and managing the learning environment in which learners
can construct and share their own meaning through collaboration and the integrated approach
supported by ICT;
• Demonstrate competence in their personal development through reflection; and

• Display openness and competence in interacting productively within the professional

community.

6.3 Articulation with other modules in the programme

FCL 401 forms part of the essential standards in the PGCE programme. It is designed
to overflow with all the other modules in this programme and therefore it is considered
as part of the cornerstone of the programme as seen in its prominence in the
programme map. The PGCE follows a holistic view of the didactic relationship during
learning. The learner, the teacher and the learning material is in constant transaction
with each other during learning opportunities. FCL 401 supports pre-service teachers in
developing skills, knowledge, attitudes and values (SKAVs) as presenters and
facilitators of information. Other modules will build on and contribute to these.

6.4 Module structure

Please see point 1.3 Student responsibilities.

6.5 Learning presumed to be in place

It is expected that students in this module, since having completed a first degree in an
area of specialization, will have sufficient content knowledge of that particular area and
will be able to draw inferences in terms of facilitating knowledge to others.
 6.6 Credit map and notional hours
Scheduled
class
Integrated
contact Independent work
Assessment (total)
sessions

Continuous,
Click
sessions summative and Class prep
UP
formative
36 38 10 36

120 hours = 12 credits

The number of credits allocated to a module give an indication of the volume of learning required
for the completion of that module and is based on the concept of notional hours. Given that this
module carries a weighting of 12 credits, it follows that you should spend an average of 10x12 hours
of study in total on the module (1 credit=10 notional hours). This includes time for lectures,
assignments, projects, tests and exams.

7 Assessment
7.1 Assessment plan
Include dates, opportunities and criteria.
Assessment Marks or
Assessment type Assessment task Due date
tool weight
Assignment 1
Free lesson planning 12-15 February 10
(Individual) Rubric
Assignment 2
Developing LTSM’s Rubric 28 February 10
(Individual)
Planning a learner-
Assignment 3
centred facilitated Rubric 7 March 15
(Individual)
lesson
Assignment 4 Narrated power
Rubric 12 Sept 15
(Group work) point
Learner
Assignment 5
empowerment Rubric 21-25 October 50
(Exam project)
project
Total 100

7.2 Assessment criteria

All the rubrics for the above assignments will be made visible on Clickup. Expectations regarding
assessments will also be disclosed in class.

7.3 Assessment policy

Matters of policy (given in the departmental/programme guide) could be referred to here. If
necessary, certain aspects could briefly be given here, such as:
● pass requirements: 50%
 ● late assignments should be submitted as soon as possible with a medical certificate or
affidavit explaining the student’s absence.
● requirements for supplementary examinations: 40%.

7.4 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious form of academic misconduct. It involves both appropriating someone else’s
work and passing it off as one’s own work afterwards. Thus, you commit plagiarism when you
present someone else's written or creative work (words, images, ideas, opinions, discoveries,
artwork, music, recordings, computer-generated work, etc.) as your own. Only hand in your own
original work. Indicate precisely and accurately when you have used information provided by
someone else. Referencing must be done in accordance with a recognised system. Indicate whether
you have downloaded information from the Internet. For more details visit the following websites:
https://www.up.ac.za/en/about-up/article/2013215/why-learn-about-plagiarism. Please download a
QR code reader on your cellphone. To download a QR code reader open your mobile app store (App
Store, Google Play or Windows Marketplace) and search for QR code readers.

Why learn about How do I avoid Overstepping the

What is plagiarism?
plagiarism? plagiarism? mark

8 References
CAPS document: http://www.education.gov.za
Carl, A. E. (2012). Teacher empowerment through curriculum development. Theory into practice
Fourth edition. Claremont: Juta & Company.
Slabbert, J. A, de Kock, D. M, Hattingh, A (2009). The brave ‘new’ world of education, Creating a
unique professionalism. Cape town: Juta & Company.
9 Addendum A: Support services
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