Magazine 2020

181 2020 | Edition No. 23 | Parklands College is in the exceptional position to offer both the theoretical and part of the practical learning components on campus, providing student- teachers with realistic and on-demand exposure to the real world of teaching. This enables us to offer student-centered learning, integrating theory and prac- tice whilst offering active learning opportunities. Furthermore, we are able to offer the effective and dynamic use of learning technologies in higher education. This in itself will prepare the student to work with and experience technologies that they can apply in their future careers. The learning programmes cover an exciting array of subjects ranging from teach- ing learners with challenges, acquiring anAfrican conversational language to how to teach subjects in a school curriculum such as Language, Mathematics and Life Skills. Students will learn to apply various teaching methodologies such as project-based and differentiated learning which will assist them to cater to the needs of all the learners in their classes. The programmes are designed to support critical and creative thinking skills, promoting innovation in the future teacher’s classroom. We look forward to developing these qualifications and including these offerings in the future. Sandra Kruger Head: Parklands College Higher Education Parklands College is excited to initiate the establish- ment of a Higher Education Faculty in the near fu- ture.This will afford our graduates from the Further Education Faculty the opportunity to enrol in higher education and obtain professional accredited teacher qualifications, increasing their marketability. In addition, the College will be able to offer teacher education to an ever-expanding population on the western seaboard and a demand for quality teach- ers in the future. Graduates will be able to qualify as Grade R teachers or Foundation Phase educators by enrolling for the Diploma for Grade R Teaching and the Bachelors of Education in Foundation Phase, respectively. These programmes will be offered both full time and via distance/part-time modes. The full- time duration of the Diploma in Grade R Teaching is three years and as a distance/part time course will be offered over 6 years of study. Similarly, the Bachelors of Education in Foundation Phase is a 4-year full-time course, and in distance/part-time mode will be of- fered over 8 years. It is envisaged that we will extend the scope of aca- demic offerings to include the Bachelors of Education in Intermediate Phase. HIGHER EDUCATION AT PARKLANDS COLLEGE