A Blended Approach for the Post Graduate Diploma:TVET

A Blended Approach for the Post Graduate Diploma:TVET

Monday, March 27, 2023

The Institute for Post-School Studies (IPSS) contacted the CIECT Team to discuss the use of eTools to support learning and teaching practices. The lecturers are able to meet with the students during “online block week sessions” and further engage through online activities. The CIECT team was part of their orientation which took place online on Saturday, 04 March. 

An online environment was created within iKamva for the ‘PG Dip: Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET)’ Programme. The programme employs a rigorous methodology of reflective practice, supported by the use of:

• Login and navigate the online environment
• Access course resources and lesson contents
• Engaging in communication tools such as chat rooms and discussion topics
• Submission of assignments and engagement in online tests and quizzes
• Contact details for the various support centres: eg: eLearning & ICS

Blended mode of delivery (Block Week sessions)

The students attended an initial online orientation session (4 March 2023) whereby the following weere presented:

• Welcome and expectations
• Digital literacy (iKamva navigation)
• Academic literacy
• Finding literature (Library orientation)

Thereafter the students engaged with the lecturers “online” contact sessions with the lecturers. 

Sharing of Content - structured lesson pages

The lecturers created a space whereby module content could be explored through a variety of digital media components. The modules are structured according to weeks, to include sections such as “warm up, introduction, core readings, supplementary readings, questions, tasks and lesson notes”. The lecturers provided students with videos, PowerPoint presentations, articles and online discussions that students are expected to engage in.

Reflective and assessment spaces:

Students are also expected to explain and elaborate on their understanding of content through online discussions and submitting assignments; allowing lecturers to evaluate student progress. Assignment topics are structured according to the modules that are presented to the students.

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