Bachelor of Education in Intermediate 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
Request info
Earliest start date
Jan 2025
* 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 Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching prepares students to teach learners from Grades 4 to 7. The purpose of the qualification is to deliver professionally qualified beginner teachers for the intermediate 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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
What is financial support 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 English as First and Additional language and communicate in either Sotho or Zulu.
- Teach at least three school subjects from the following subject areas: Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Life Skills, and Zulu/Sotho, in accordance with learners’ needs and the requirements of the school curriculum.
- Support and nurture learning and development in diverse educational contexts.
- Teach fundamental mathematical concepts which underpin the Intermediate Phase school curriculum.
- Identify and address barriers to learning in the classroom.
- Formulate a personal teaching philosophy and critically reflect on their teaching philosophy and how it related to teaching conduct
Career Opportunities
Educator focusing on primary school teaching.