University of the Witwatersrand
Diploma in Deaf Education
The Diploma in Deaf Education in Education is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Diploma in Deaf Education offered by the University of the Witwatersrand
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education in the field of Deaf Education is offered over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Deaf Education leaders, educators and practitioners will deepen and broaden their subject knowledge in ways that are appropriate to the teaching of Deaf and hard of hearing learners.
Overview
The PGDipEd (in the field of Deaf Education) curriculum provides an opportunity for advanced study in the field of Deaf Education. Potential candidates includeCurriculum
- Experienced teachers of the deaf,
- School leaders (HoDs, SMT),
- Department Officials in Specialised & Inclusive Education
- Teachers and other practitioners (such a school therapists/ school psychologists) within Inclusive Education
Candidates are required to complete 4 compulsory courses in Deaf Education in order to graduate with 120 credits.Courses:
- Theories and Policies within the Deaf Education Context (30 credits) NQF level 8
- Psychology, Identity and Socio-Emotional Development of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learner (30 credits) NQF Level 8
- Pedagogy, Praxis and Research within the Context of Educating Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners (30 credits) NQF Level 8
- Curriculum and Assessment in the Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners (30 credits) NQF Level 8
