Diploma in Education (Junior Primary) (NQF Level 7)
PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION
This qualification’s main purpose is to develop professionally qualified teachers who will include both practical and theoretical components; with the goal of improving the quality of the teaching and learning environment; encouraging research and development; and enhancing professional development for the overall improvement of early childhood education; and the appropriate pedagogical approaches to ensure enhanced learning outcomes in a variety of circumstances. Furthermore, this qualification aims to provide early childhood educators with an in-depth understanding of the subject matter, sound professional teaching skills, including multi-grade teaching skills, as well as skills for working with children age five (5) through nine (9) years, Grade 0 through Grade 3 and the ability to adapt to Namibia’s ever-changing early childhood educational needs. Furthermore, an emphasis is placed on the integration of appropriate technology in the school curriculum at this level. It will give young, aspiring early childhood educators as well as experienced practitioner’s access to IUM studies in early childhood education.
This qualification will help the country to produce early childhood educators who are competent and innovative for a lasting impact on the learners’ lives. The goal of this qualification will improve the quality of classroom teaching, learning, and management, to increase the availability and access to quality education at the early childhood education level, and to reduce children’s vulnerability to failure and dropout at later stages of education. As a result, students who complete this qualification will be well versed in not only varied but also flexible teaching strategies within well-structured sequences of fun lessons with stories, songs, and movement. Upon graduation, the students will be prepared for pre and junior primary school class teaching and learning as well as management.
The study period for the qualification is a minimum of 3 years and maximum of 5 years both for full-time and part-time mode. The study period comprises of two semesters per academic year, where semester 1 runs from January to June and semester 2 runs from July to December.
ADMISSION/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12/NSSCO/NSSCAS or equivalent with a minimum of 24 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol, a minimum of a C symbol in a Namibian Language and a Minimum of D symbol in Mathematics) on the IUM’s evaluation scale.
- Or a recognized qualification at NQF level 6 or equivalent
- Mature age entry, provided that they:
- Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
- Have at least 3 years’ teaching experience at the same level and provide a suitable reference from a recognised Primary school.
- Must have a passed Grade 10 Namibian Certificate
Qualification Duration: Minimum: 3 Years – Maximum: 5 Years.
Mode of study: Full time or Part time
Career Opportunities
This qualification is intended for aspirant early childhood educators school teachers who are willing to take positions in both private and public schools. Upon completing this qualification, students will have a potential of becoming professionally qualified and competent early childhood teachers who will be able to teach across the pre and junior primary phase on all subjects taught at this level.
LIST OF COURSES PER SEMESTER PER YEAR
YEAR 1 (116 credits) | ||||
SEMESTER 1 (34 credits) | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Notional Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
IT Skills for Teachers | IST50US | 80 | 4 | 8 |
Arts Education for Pre and Junior Primary I | AE150US | 60 | 5 | 6 |
Physical Education for Pre and Junior Primary | PE150US | 60 | 4 | 6 |
Introduction to Religious and Moral Education | IRE50US | 60 | 5 | 6 |
Academic Writing | ACR50US | 80 | 5 | 8 |
SEMESTER 2 (32 Credits) | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Notional Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
Introduction to Life Skills and Counselling (PJP) | New | 60 | 4 | 6 |
English for Teachers | EFT50US | 80 | 4 | 8 |
Assessment and Evaluation in Education (PJP) | New | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Technology Application in Early Childhood Education | TEE60US | 80 | 5 | 8 |
YEAR COURSE(S) (50 Credits) | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Notional Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
Micro Teaching for (PJP) I | MJ150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
English Language Practice I | DZ150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Basic Mathematics I | BM150US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Educational Foundations I | EF150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Electives (Choose one Namibian Language Practice) |
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Afrikaans Language Practice I | DA150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Khoekhoegowab Language Practice I | DK150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Oshikwanyama Language Practice I | DW150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Oshindonga Language Practice I | DD150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Otjiherero Language Practice I | DH150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Rukwangali Language Practice I | DU150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Rumanyo Language Practice I | DM150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Silozi Language Practice I | DL150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
Thimbukushu Language Practice I | DT150UY | 100 | 5 | 10 |
YEAR 2 (128 credits) | ||||
SEMESTER 1 (30 credits) | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Notional Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
Principles and Approaches of Early Childhood Education | PAE50US | 120 | 6 | 12 |
Arts Education for Pre and Junior Primary II | AE260US | 80 | 6 | 8 |
Multi-Grade Classroom Teaching | MGC60US | 100 | 6 | 10 |
SEMESTER 2 (30 credits) | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Notional Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
Children’s Literature and Reading Support | CLR50US | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Intermediate Life Skills and Counselling (PJP) | New | 100 | 6 | 8 |
Educational Psychology for Young Learners | EPY70US | 120 | 6 | 12 |
YEAR COURSE(S) (68 credits) | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Notional Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
School Based Studies I | SBS60UY | 160 | 6 | 16 |
English Language Practice II | DZ260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Basic Mathematics II | BM260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Micro Teaching (PJP) II | MJ260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Educational Foundations II (PJP) | EF260UY | 120 | 6 | 12 |
Electives (Choose one Namibian Language Practice) | ||||
Afrikaans Language Practice II (PJP) | DA260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Khoekhoegowab Language Practice II (PJP) | DK260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Oshikwanyama Language Practice II (PJP) | DW260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Oshindonga Language Practice II (PJP) | DD260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Otjiherero Language Practice II (PJP) | DH250UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Rukwangali Language Practice II (PJP) | DU260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Rumanyo Language Practice II (PJP) | DM260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Silozi Language Practice II (PJP) | DL260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Thimbukushu Language Practice II (PJP) | DT260UY | 100 | 6 | 10 |
YEAR 3 (116 credits) | ||||
SEMESTER 2 (32 credits) | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Notional Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
First Aid | FAH70US | NCB | 7 | NCB[1] |
Inclusive Education | IED70US | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum Development | IEC40US | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Introduction to Environmental Education | IEE40US | 80 | 7 | 8 |
YEAR COURSE(S) (84 credits) | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Notional Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
School Based Studies II | SB270UY | 320 | 7 | 32 |
English Language Literacy Development | DZ370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Learning Support in Mathematics and Science | LSM70UY | 160 | 7 | 16 |
Early Childhood Classroom Management | ECC70US | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Electives (Choose one Namibian Language Practice) | ||||
Afrikaans Language Literacy Development | DA370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Khoekhoegowab Language Literacy Development | DK370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Oshikwanyama Language Literacy Development | DW370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Oshindonga Language Literacy Development | DD370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Otjiherero Language Literacy Development | DH370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Rukwangali Language Literacy Development | DU370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Rumanyo Language Literacy Development | DM370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Silozi Language Literacy Development | DL370UY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
Thimbukushu Language Literacy Development | DT37OUY | 120 | 7 | 12 |
TOTAL CREDITS AND HOURS |
| 3600 |
| 360 |