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Distance students urged to grasp new opportunity

From page 1 qualifications for entry into Bachelor of Education with Phase Teaching), after successfully applying for as-
a possibility of credit transfer for successfully complet- sessment of prior learning.
ed modules. Credit Accumulation Transfer may be # Assessment of prior learning (RPL) could also lead
# A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemp- considered for successfully completed modules up to to entry or advanced credit standing.
tion with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on 180 credits. Students enrol for remaining 320 credits
SG in the language of teaching and learning (prior to of the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching), after suc- Students can also apply for matured age exemption
2008) or cessfully applying for assessment of prior learning or from the Matriculation Board should they be above 23
# A former undergraduate Higher Diploma in Educa- years of age.
# A National Certificate Vocational (NCV), that meets tion or a former Further Diploma in Education (NQF
the requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s De- Level 6) or All students are expected to be computer literate (for
gree or example: Word, Excel, Power Point, using the Internet
# Teachers who are in possession of a recognised for study purposes, communication via email etc.).
# A former three-year Education Diploma or a National Certificate or Diploma in education or any other rele-
Professional Diploma in Education – (360 credits at vant field may present their qualifications for entry into Persons interested in registering for this valuable qual-
level 5). For example, Diploma in Grade R Teaching Bachelor of Education with a possibility of credit trans- ification can contact Edutel Higher Education.
or fer for successfully completed modules. Credit Accu- Phone: 011 760 3668
mulation Transfer may be considered for successfully Email: highereducation@edutel.ac.za
# Teachers who are in possession of a recognised completed modules up to 180 credits. Students enrol PO Box 8210
Certificate or Diploma in education may present their for remaining 320 credits of the BEd (Foundation Westgate, 1734

Keeping students safe during the

COVID-19

pandemic

he Covid-19 pandemic has affected every- the multimedia lectures. A survey conducted by Edutel Higher Education found
one in South Africa and the world at large. The Module Coordinators discuss the content and that the majority of students preferred online assess-
Many new challenges have been experi- activities of each theme and provide students with ment.
T ed by students worldwide, PowerPoints to explain the content in the The June and November examinations are conducted
enc
and our valued students have also been Purchasing data multimedia lectures. All multimedia lec- online with the option, for those who prefer, to write
affected. tures are available to students online their examination at a physical venue. Students writing
Edutel Higher Education adapted its pro- to study from allowing students to watch the multime- online do not have to travel to examination centres
gramme delivery by providing all learning home is less costly dia lectures in their own time to assist anymore.
materials in hard copy and electronic them in completing the online assign- Studying, submitting assignments and writing online
format. than traveling to ments. examinations keep students safe and reduce costs. All
The contact sessions previously con- contact session Purchasing data to study from home is students study from home and excellent student sup-
ducted during January and June/July less costly than traveling to contact ses- port is provided by Module Coordinators using Edutel
school holidays are replaced by provid- venues. sion venues. Students now study from Online, emails and through peer support opportunities.
ing each student with a series of eight home at their own time, whereas in the Edutel Higher Education is committed to providing
multimedia lectures per module. Suitably qualified and past, some students had to find accommodation for high quality academic programmes and supporting
experienced academic Module Coordinators present the duration of the contact sessions. students to study safely during Covid-19.

Edutel Head Office: Tel. No: +27 (11) 760 4251
Fax No: +27 (86) 274 9992
Absa Building, First Floor,
Email: edutel@iafrica.com
Cnr Ontdekkers Road &
Website: www.edutel.co.za
Crane Avenue, Horizon