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Stellenbosch University

Master of Education in Educational Support

The Master of Education in Educational Support in Education is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Education in Educational Support offered by the Stellenbsoch University at the Faculty of Education

The aim of this programme is:

• to equip educators to identify the potential of any learner with special education needs in his unique context (formal and informal school communities), and
• to prevent, identify and support learning barriers in schools and communities.

Duration of the programme

The programme is presented over a minimum of two academic years. The mode of presentation in this programme is contact teaching.

Assessment and Examination

• The modules (research thesis excluded) are examined through flexible assessment and count 50% of the final mark.
• You must do assignments and/or presentations in every taught module.
• You must do a final presentation and/or oral examination for every module.
• You must obtain a pass mark of 50% in each of the modules (thesis included).
• The thesis counts 50% of the final mark.
• The final mark is entered under the anchor module Educational Support 879(180)

Programme contents

Anchor module

Educational Support 879(180)

Compulsory modules

Inclusive Education, Assessment and Learning Support 873(30)

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodology 872(30)

Support in School and Community Contexts 872(30)

Research Thesis 874(90)