competency guide

Use this index as your starting point. Each domain contains practical topic pages you can study in order or access directly, depending on your immediate teaching needs.

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Recommended path for first-time readers.

1. Open a domain below and read its overview page.
2. Work through topic pages relevant to your role.
3. Note areas that need development support.
4. Use resources and forum sections to close gaps.

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How this guide is organized

Domain pages provide orientation. Topic pages provide detailed competency expectations, context, and development guidance. You can navigate by sidebar or from the domain cards.

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All topics are also available through the sidebar for detailed drilling.

5 groups

Teaching

7 sub-competencies

- Teaching Philosophy
- Postgrad Supervision
- Learning Programmes
- Work Integrated Learning
- Contact and Online-based Teaching

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Expertise

3 sub-competencies

- Subject Matter Expertise
- Work Related Experience & Partnerships
- Research Knowledge & Skills

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Assessments

4 sub-competencies

- Designing & Developing Assessments
- Assessment Methods & Activities
- Plan Conduct & Manage The Assessment Process
- Moderation

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Commitment

5 sub-competencies

- Personal Growth
- Student support
- Colleagues
- Professional Bodies
- Organisation / Industry

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Higher Education

6 sub-competencies

- Departmental
- College Faculty
- University of Johannesburg
- South African Universities
- Council on Higher Education & SAQA

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