IIE MSA set to play an important role in shaping SA educators

IIE MSA has recently launched its School of Education that includes an IIE Bachelor of Education in foundation phase teaching, an IIE Bachelor of Education in intermediate phase teaching, and the IIE Higher Certificate in early childhood care and education. “These qualifications enable us to cover a spectrum of teaching at different levels,” says André Lubbe, campus head at IIE MSA. Lubbe adds that IIE MSA is excited to now be able to play a role in developing a new generation of teachers in South Africa.

“The country’s educational challenges have been well documented. One of the most important ways we can correct this is by equipping our teachers with outstanding skills, so that they can tackle the new world that will be ushered in by the fourth industrial revolution, while also preparing our children to face this future.” “The offerings have been developed with an eye to equip students with the basic knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools required to teach. This is an ideal choice for people who wish to focus their studies on the educational requirements of children, paving the way for numerous employment opportunities from beginner ECD facilitators to senior primary school level.

“Teaching is a wonderful career choice for people who are nurturers by nature.

These give you an opportunity to guide and mentor young minds that are on the brink of a wonderfully exciting adventure, and who are hungry for knowledge. Those considering this career should be good communicators and should be able to promote a lifelong love of learning.” The foundation phase is a particularly exciting part of a child’s schooling career and teaching these pupils can be an extremely rewarding experience. Through the IIE Bachelor of Education offerings, IIE MSA’s School of Education is preparing individuals for this fulfilling career path. Under the right teacher’s guidance, children at various stages of their educational journeys also develop key 21st century skills. These skills include critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills, social and emotional skills, along with qualities like creativity that helps them navigate critical scenarios once they reach the workplace. “Our educational offering will help children unlock their true potential. Our School of Education is designed to impart the competencies and knowledge that help teachers do this with great proficiency.” According to Lubbe, intermediate phase teaching is particularly exciting as educators find themselves interacting with learners at a critical juncture in their schooling career.

“Although they still look to their teachers for guidance, they now have the ability to work independently and that’s a great step forward. Many find it to be liberating and thrilling to develop new skills. This is also the stage where children start to draw on their previous skills to build new ones which, again, is an exhilarating experience for many. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of this journey.” The courses are structured in accordance with the Department of Higher Education and Training’s minimum requirements for teacher education qualifications. It is aligned with the new higher education qualifications sub-framework’s guidelines. It has also been approved by the CHE/SAQA with registration with the Department of Higher Education and Training pending.

For more information, join the IIE MSA Open Day on October 1, 2022 from 9am till 1pm or visit www.iiemsa.co.za/ to read more about the IIE MSA School of Education.

Course links:

• IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

• IIE Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

• IIE Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching

OPEN DAY: SATURDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2022

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