WEBINAR: What is the value of an NQF (National Qualifications Framework) to the ALE sector?
5 April 2023, 13:00 - 15:00 | South Africa
Webinar
The webinar will explore qualifications frameworks as one of the system building blocks in the ALE sector/system. Experts from South Africa will share a case study on the development and practice of an NQF in South Africa, followed by a critique/analysis of the framework. The webinar programme will allow time for debate on the value and relevance of qualifications frameworks for the ALE sector and system among participants.
Date and Time:
5 April 2023 (Scheduled across different time zones)
Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania: 14h00-16h00 | South Africa, Malawi: 13h00-15h00
Participants:
The following participants are welcome to register and attend the webinar:
- ALL current ALESBA online training course participants as well as their colleagues and stakeholders/partner organisations they work with.
- Anyone involved in the ALE system e.g., from government (at all levels and from different sectors), NGOs (local and international), Universities (lecturers and Adult Education students) and Adult Education institutions.
- Participants from all countries in Africa and beyond.
Objectives of the webinar:
The objectives of the webinar are to:
- Unpack the importance of qualifications frameworks for the ALE sector/system and debate the value it can add to the sector and its target group.
- Share a practical case study from South Africa on how a national qualifications framework was developed and structured with specific reference to the ALE sector.
- Reflect upon and critique the process of developing and implementing (including current practices) the South African NQF and share lessons learned with webinar participants (with specific reference to the ALE sector)
Moderator and Speakers:
The webinar will be moderated by Sonja Belete (ALESBA author and online facilitator) with an overview of the MOJA and DVV International Africa continental project by Mr. David Harrington (Project Director). The following guest speakers/moderators will present/facilitate the key topics as indicated in the programme.
- Presenter on Development of the NQF in South Africa (history and structure of the NQF) with specific reference to the ALE sector: Dr. Heidi Bolton – Senior Manager: Research SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority)
- Presenter(s) on the implementation and current practices/experiences with the NQF in South Africa with specific reference on the ALE sector: Dr. Morgan Maphutha – Deputy Director for Post-School Teacher Education in the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa
- Moderator of the debate/discussion on the value of qualifications frameworks for the ALE sector: Mr. Ivor Baatjes (MOJA representative)
PROGRAMME
Topic |
Contents |
Speaker/Moderator |
Time |
Introduction to the webinar |
Welcome/introduction of speakers, moderators and participants |
Moderator: Sonja Belete |
15 minutes |
Introduction to the MOJA and ALESBA online training (in relation to the webinar) |
David Harrington Sonja Belete |
||
Introduction to the webinar topic, objectives and programme |
Sonja Belete |
||
History of the development and structuring of the NQF in South Africa |
Presentation by an expert from SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) on the development and structure of SA’s NQF with reference to the ALE sector and lessons learned. |
Dr. Heidi Bolton Senior Manager Research (SAQA) |
25 Minutes |
Q&A on the development and structure of the NQF |
Opportunity for webinar participants to raise questions to the presenter |
Sonja Belete (Moderator) |
15 minutes |
Body Break |
Body break for all speakers and participants! |
5 minutes |
|
The implementation and current practices of the NQF in South Africa |
Presentation by expert from South Africa on the implementation of the NQF, including current practices and lessons learned. |
Dr. Morgan Maphutha: Deputy Director: Dept. Higher Ed & Training |
25 minutes |
Q&A on the implementation and current practices of the NQF in South Africa |
Opportunity for webinar participants to raise questions to the presenter. |
Sonja Belete (Moderator) |
15 minutes |
Debate/discussion on the value of qualifications frameworks for the ALE sector/system |
A discussion/debate with key questions by the moderator on the value of qualifications frameworks for the ALE sector and system |
Mr. Ivor Baatjes (moderator) |
15 minutes |
Webinar closure |
Word of thanks and information on webinar report. Webinar closure |
Sonja Belete (Moderator) |
5 minutes |
We are looking forward to your participation!!
Cost
Free
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