Adult Learning Week

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The Past, Present and Future of Learner and
Facilitator Qualifications Strengths, Weaknesses
and Development Intentions
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Presentation Overview
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The Past LQ

• IAAB in 1999 proposed a 120 credits GETC for
  ABET.
• Unit Standards-Based Learner Qualification based
  on 8 DoE LAs and 12 Organising Fields of the NQF
  inclusive of Electives developed for ABET
  (Critical Developmental Outcomes).
• Learning components comprise Fundamentals (36
  credits in Maths and LLC) Core (54 credits
  across a minimum of 4 out of 6 LAs) and Elective
  (30 credits from any of the 12 Organising
  Fields).
• 48 Credits assigned to ABET Level 3 and 72 at
  ABET Level 4.
• First ABET- GETC in 2001 (0 CASS Exam _at_ 40
  Pass).
• Entry Requirement to NC(V) _at_ NQF Level 2 since
  2007.

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The Past FQ

• National Certificate _at_ NQF L4 / Diploma _at_ NQF L5
  / First Degree _at_ NQF L6 / Higher Certificate
  ABET Practice.
• Teacher Qualifications JPT/SPT/ST Diplomas
  (Mainstream Subject Focus).
• Norms and Standards for Educators 7 Roles vs
  Facilitator seen as a Community Developer or
  General Practitioner.
• Does nomenclature mean anything?
  Facilitator/Educator Debate
• Who would you employ? A Facilitator with
  Methodology or Practical Skills or Expert LA
  Knowledge. Artisan/Educator Debate

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The Present - Weaknesses

• The MLMMS split with no choice towards the GETC _at_
  40 to achieve (LQ).
• The 0, 25, 50 hopeful to 75 SBA standardised
  to a maximum of 5 mean above the mean of the
  standardised examination marks per LA. (LQ)
• Lack of Clarity on how qualifications are
  formulated namely Discipline/Applied Knowledge
  (Facilitator Expectations). (FQ)
• Does the NQF (Bill) consider Qualifications
  Outcomes or what is the approach? (FQ)
• The T in ABET of the Elective LAs (Reconsider
  Assessment Weighting)

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The Present - Common Discourse

• Learner enrolments and achievement vs Educator
  competence.
• Inadequate or lack of LTSM.
• Facilitators not knowing what to facilitate US
  or LPs or ...?
• Rules of Combinations and Concessions for GETC.
• No proper Conditions of Service.
• Lack of Guidelines and Manuals to inform good
  practice.
• Absence of a clear teacher training strategy.
• Where are the Learning Programmes?
• Do educators have good Lesson Plans?
• Where are the assessment training workshops for
  educators?

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The Present - Strengths

• Since 1858 150 years of examination experience
  in SA should lead to enhancement of high quality
  and good indicators to adult education planners.
• Standardisation of the SBA tasks should lead to
  No statistical adjustment of marks to a maximum
  of 5 mean.
• Employment of LA Specialists by PEDs is a desired
  trend.
• Correct placement of learners at ABET Level 4 and
  the two June and November assessment
  opportunities.
• The current spotlight on adult education hence
  this IEB Conference.
• The Ministers Call for a New Adult Education
  Landscape.

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The Future Development Intentions
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The Future - Emphasis
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Conclusion