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Micro-credential certification in Ethics and Professionalism in Teaching (BEd)

Overview: 

This course presents an overview of the ethics and profesionalism in teaching. Various issues and challenges concerning the role of teachers in contemporary society are also discussed. Focus is also given to the relationship between educational theory and how it translates into professional practice. Students are expected to conduct readings  on assigned topics for class discussions and generate critical questions regarding the ethics and role of a teacher.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Education
Entry Requirements: 
Entry Requirements - No 
Age Experience - 19 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Pre-requisites - No
Contents: 
  1. Education and Professionalism
  2. Teaching and Professionalism
  3. Teacher as a Moral Agent
  4. Ethical Dillemmas in Education       
  5. Professional Conduct of the Educator            
  6. Ethical Issues
  7. Educational issues
  8. Ethics and Cultural Diversity and Implications for Classroom Pratice 
  9. Ethics and Children 
  10. Ethics and Punishment
  11. Punishments and Challenging Behaviour    
Assessments: 

Group Report - 20%
Group Project & Presentaion - 40%
Take-home Assignment - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Ethics and Profesionalism in Teaching (BEd), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Bachelor of Education (Honours) 
Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Bachelor of Education (Honours) programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):
  1. Master of Education by Research
  2. Master of Education by Coursework
Career Opportunities: 

School leavers who want to get a head start before joining an academic programme or a working adults who want to upskill or learn a specific skill; work with rapidly changing technology; and/or acquire specialised skills sought after by employers.