NEW STUDENTS Close of Admission: 23 February 2024 Close of Registration: 4 March 2024
RETURNING STUDENTS Close of Admission: N/A Close of Registration: 12 February 2024
Welcome to The Overstrand Learning Hub
Creating change agents and leaders in our community
LEARNER SUPPORT
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
REDUCING INEQUALITY
ENCOURAGING EDUCATION
Quality innovative contact study support
Economic success and social development will always be linked to the quality of the education our students receive.
The Overstrand Learning Hub assists Distance Learning and On-line Learning students who are registered with an accredited Higher Education institution by providing quality innovative contact learning support.
Holistic learning
Students have the benefit of engaging with the study material provided by their host university in our face-to-face tutorials where they are guided by qualified and experienced tutors and the collaboration of fellow students.
The Overstrand Learning Hub focuses on holistic learning that includes personal and professional development and aims to produce students that have learned how to study, and who know how to translate what they have learnt from the academic content into responsible and competent teaching and leadership in their future careers.
This unique research-based approach is value-centered and serves as the foundation for reinventing the teachers’ role in the Overstrand community.
"Inclusive, good-quality education is a foundation for dynamic and equitable societies." ~ Desmond Tutu
Welcome to The Hub
This historic building, located at the hub of Hermanus symbolizes our diverse history while serving as a place for all our students, tutors and staff to interact. It also serves as the center where like minded people in the community can share their expertise.
We provide a fully equipped IT Center with facilities to work online and participate in online learning events.
Unique learner support
The Overstrand Learning Hub’s unique Learner Support bridges the gap that all students experience between access to on-line and e-learning courses and graduating as well-educated and balanced individuals.
Personal and Professional Development and in-depth educational and content guidance in individual and small group sessions with experienced Tutors.
Face to face tutorials with qualified and experienced tutors
Face to face and WhatsApp collaboration with other student teachers enrolled for the same qualifications
Registration with one of the accredited Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) with whom The Overstrand Learning Hub has collaboration agreements.
Students enjoy the benefits of Distance Learning (live streaming of lectures, online study materials and standardized assessments provided by an HEI) in combination with the benefits of contact (face to face) learning support
A unique Personal and Professional Development (PPD) programme which prepares students for the world of work.
Computer and Wi-Fi facilities at The HUB are available for students to use, and students can also get technological assistance. There is a booking system which allows students to do their online work at The Hub on weekdays between 9 and 5.
Academic, administrative, financial and wellness assistance are provided by an efficient team of tutors and administrative assistants.
Our tutors are volunteers with the qualifications and experience relevant to the study areas they tutor.
While most tutors were either teachers or academics before joining The Overstrand Learning Hub, there are also a small number of tutors who were professionals in other fields such as the medical and legal professions.
They assist the students with academic reading and writing and act as mentors to prepare students for the world of work.
All tutors are dedicated to quality learning support based on a pedagogy which is based on 21st century approaches such as reflexivity, enquiry methods and constructive dialogue.
Study areas
Our learning support is available for the following study areas:
Higher Certificate in Pre-School Education (NQF 5)
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B Ed in Foundation Phase Teaching (NQF 7)
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Post Graduate Certificate in Education: Senior and Further Education and Training (NQF 7)
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Bachelor of Education Honors in Inclusive Education (NQF8)
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Short courses for aspiring ECD practitioners and qualified teachers (CPTD)
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Testimonials
Sarah de Behr
Higher Certificate in Pre-School Education
As one of eight children I never had it easy and there was no opportunity for me to follow my dream of becoming a teacher. Now, as a mature student, The Overstrand Learning Hub is making it possible for me to realise my dream. Although I am Afrikaans speaking and I have not studied at his level before, the tutors are assisting me with academic literacy and constantly motivating me to believe in myself and give of my best. Thank you to all at The Overstrand Hub!
Chloe Kelfkens
B Ed Foundation Phase
The Overstrand Learning Hub tutors are very passionate about assisting us with academic literacy, technology, academic understanding and assisting us in growing a professional teacher identity. We are able to ask for help whenever we need it and it feels as if students and tutors all belong to one big family. Thank you OLH!
Marcharlaine Williams
Higher Certificate in Pre-School Education
The Overstrand Learning Hub has become my family and they inspired and gave me courage to do my Bachelor of Education next year. The team taught me to embrace every moment and see that education is our passport to the future. Words can’t express my gratitude for putting in all the effort and time to help us succeed. I can proudly say I have reached my goal for 2021 and I am not inadequate, but I am powerful beyond measure!
Contact us
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