Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
University of Johannesburg
Key Information
Campus location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
ZAR 41,661 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* fees for the complete programme amount to between R41661,00 and R55607,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification
Introduction
The purpose of the qualification is to deliver professionally qualified beginner teachers for the foundation phase. This is done by providing student teachers with a well-rounded education that equips them with the required subject content knowledge base, teaching competence, a sound and nuanced understanding of the integrated nature of theory and practice in education and the context of the teaching profession in South Africa. The programme focuses specifically on child development, literacy, numeracy (mathematics) and the knowledge that underpins life skills.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
What financial support is available?
The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme for Teachers enables students of high academic potential and commitment to undertake initial teacher education and upon qualification to enter the service of provincial departments of education. The bursaries are designed to help meet the national need for high calibre teachers in priority areas.
For more information please visit www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) may be contacted at
011 559 3642/3906 on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK) and
011 559 5507/5509 on the Soweto Campus (SWC).
Email: [email protected]
www.bursaries.co.za
Program Outcome
Students who complete this programme will be able to:
- Teach the foundation phase curriculum (numeracy, literacy and life-skills) proficiently
- Use advanced literacy skills for teaching
- Support and nurture learning and development in diverse educational contexts.
- Identify and address barriers to learning in the early years of schooling
- Teach literacy in English and Sotho or IsiZulu (as first language and additional language).
- Formulate a personal teaching philosophy and critically reflect on their teaching philosophy and how it relates to teaching conduct.
Career Opportunities
Educator focusing on primary school teaching.