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| Post Graduate Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 24 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Purpose: The purpose of the module is to strengthen and deepen the teachers' knowledge in the subject Life Orientation with regard to values in education and spiritual intelligence. Qualifying students will be equipped with skills to explore the interrelated aspects of being human in order to understand humanity and the need for values in education. Furthermore students will examine the current landscape in South Africa, with regard to the implementation of values in education including human rights. They will also reflect on values from an African perspective as well as other approaches currently applied in educational settings. Students will consider the role of spiritual intelligence, as the innate wisdom that precedes the acquisition of value and introduce a ground breaking approach to understanding values in education. They will be able to critically reflect on ethical issues regarding the suitability of different value systems within diverse contexts. Finally, the qualifying student will explore, take responsibility be accountable for their work, use of resources and be able to make decisions. |