A postgraduate qualification in Educational Management and Leadership can be invaluable for educators who are seeking to build a career within educational management. This qualification can also help you earn CPTD points.
The CPTD (Continuing Professional Teacher Development) system was launched by SACE (South African Council of Educators) as a way for teachers to deepen knowledge and refine core skills over the course of their career. The first cycle of CPDT registration began in 2013, with principles and deputy principles joining for the first cycle starting in 2014. The second stage of registration was completed by department heads, who signed up in 2014 to begin the 2015 cycle. Secondary teachers then signed up in 2015 for the 2016 year, with primary school teachers joining in 2016 for the three year cycle commencing in 2017. Over a three year cycle, teachers will need to earn a total of 150 professional development (PD) points.
Why is the postgraduate Educational Management and Leadership course an excellent way for teachers to earn points and grow key skills?
For starters, as this course is designed for educators across a diversity of educational settings and facilities who are considering a senior or leadership role within their organisation, it greatly helps in the area of professional development. Studying further at postgrad level is one of the best ways for educators to continue the learning path and gain critical skill. This course offers a programme that supports empowerment and leadership for professionals in the education field.
How Postgrad Qualifications Help You Gain CPTD Points
There are three types of activities that allow educators to earn CPTD points. These include the following:
- Type 1 – Teacher initiated activities
- Type 2 – School initiated activities
- Type 3 – Externally initiated activities (SACE endorsed activities)
The first two types of activities are not submitted to SACE for endorsement. Instead, educators are responsible for participating in and reporting on activities within their Professional Development Portfolios. The third type of activity is a bit different, with a quality assurance process governed by SACE that protects educators against poor quality activities and sub-par service providers. Over the three year period when points are earned, educators will need to gain points across all three types of activities. Points will be earned and recorded on the SACE.org.za website.
Type 1 activities include the reading of educational material, watching educational videos, attending educational meetings and conferences, mentoring and coaching fellow teachers, researching and developing educational articles, developing teaching materials, marking National Senior Certificate exams and completing self-funded courses (such as the REGENT postgraduate diploma in Educational Management and Leadership, for example).
Type 2 activities are school initiated, rather than self-initiated by teachers. These activities could include attending and participating in staff and cluster meetings, participating in extra-curricular activities and workshops, running staff workshops, and getting involved in community projects.
Type 3 activities are required to be approved by SACE and include providers from various universities, non-profits, unions and other private and public sectors. Activities include things such as CAP training, ACE courses and other courses listed in the SACE database of PD activities. An accredited qualification from a trusted school such as REGENT can greatly help to earn points in this category as well.
To find out more about the postgraduate diploma in Educational Management and Leadership, contact REGENT today.