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AdvDip Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Become equipped to work with Deaf learners in both schools for the Deaf and inclusive education environments. South Africa has approximately 600,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, yet there remains a severe shortage of educators trained to work with Deaf learners in both special and inclusive school settings. This specialisation, supported by the Wits Centre for Deaf Studies, develops the advanced knowledge and research capability needed to lead Deaf Education practice and policy at a time when the country's inclusive education framework is being actively strengthened.
Faculty: Humanities | Department: Wits School of Education | Duration: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Compulsory Core Modules:; Research Design; Research Project; Educational Theory Research & Enquiry; Deaf Education 1; Deaf Education 2; isiZulu in Education, and related courses. Specialised endorsement on certificate.
Graduates in this field are prepared to support and advance inclusive education for Deaf learners through a range of specialised and impactful roles, including: Specialist teacher/educator in Deaf Education Educational advisor for inclusive education of Deaf learners Advocacy and policy development Research in Deaf Education Pathway to MEd/PhD or an academic career
Senior Certificate/NSC with 4-yr education diploma equivalent; OR matriculation endorsement/NSC + 3-yr diploma in education + 3 yrs experience + portfolio. Additional entry requirements may apply.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.
Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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