Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
The Bachelors in Education provides teaching and learning tenets with an emphasis on teaching prospective teachers about methods and techniques which will equip them to teach in primary and secondary schools.
The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase (SP) and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching is a 4-year professional qualification (NQF 7) designed to provide initial education and training to those aspiring to become educators. Students specialise in both Senior and FET phases of teaching – making them more competitive in the labour market. They will be required to choose subjects as their teaching specialisations.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)/ Teaching Practice
This is a compulsory component which requires students to undertake teaching practice. Each teaching practice session takes place over four (4) consecutive weeks in each semester, starting in year two of the degree.
Students must attend schools within a hundred kilometre radius of the following MANCOSA learning centres: Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Polokwane, Pietermaritzburg, East London, Gqeberha and Pretoria. Open to SA Applicants only.
Student Support Services
Dedicated student services consultants for queries.
On-site, and telephonic counselling and personal well-being professional support.
A range of specialist physical and virtual academic resource materials.
We encourage all prospective BEd students to visit the SACE website at: www.sace.org.za to familiarise with the requirements for SACE registration.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Compulsory:
Introduction to Education Studies 101
South African School Education System 101
FET Subjects: Choose Two (2) FET subjects
Accounting FET 111
Business Studies FET 121
Economics FET 131
Mathematics FET 141
English FET 151
isiZulu FET 161
SP Subjects: Choose One (1) SP subject that is underpinned by your FET subject choice:
Economic and Management Sciences SP 111
Mathematics SP 121
English SP 131
isiZulu SP 141
Semester 2
Compulsory:
isiZulu Conversational 102
English Communication 102
Senior Phase Subject Subjects: Continue with SP subject specialisation
Economic and Management Sciences SP 112
Mathematics SP 122
English SP 132
IsiZulu SP 142
Semester 1
Compulsory:
Education Studies 201: Teaching and Learning
FET Subjects: Continue with both FET subjects chosen
Accounting FET 211
Business Studies FET 221
Economics FET 231
Mathematics FET 241
English FET 251
isiZulu FET 261
Semester 2
Compulsory:
Education Studies 202: Sociology of Education
Teaching Practice 202
FET Subject Method: Take the method module for both FET subject specialisation chosen
Accounting Method FET 212
Business Studies Method FET 222
Economics Method FET 232
Mathematics Method FET 242
English Method FET 252
IsiZulu Method FET 262
Senior Phase Subject Method: Take the method module for the SP specialisation chosen
Economic and Management Sciences Method SP 212
Mathematics Method SP 222
English Method SP 232
IsiZulu Method SP 242
Semester 1
Compulsory:
Education Studies 301: Psychology of Education
FET Subjects: Continue with both FET subjects chosen
Accounting FET 311
Business Studies FET 321
Economics FET 331
Mathematics FET 341
English FET 351
isiZulu FET 361
Senior Phase Subject Method: Take the method module for the SP specialisation chosen
Economics and Management Sciences Method SP 311
Mathematics Method SP 321
English Method SP 331
isiZulu Method SP 341
Semester 2
Compulsory:
Education Studies 302: Curriculum Studies
Teaching Practice 302
FET Subject Method: Take the method module for both FET subject specialisation chosen
Accounting Method FET 312
Business Studies Method FET 322
Economics Method FET 332
Mathematics Method FET 342
English Method FET 352
IsiZulu Method FET 362
Senior Phase Subject: Continue with SP subjects specialisation
Economic and Management Sciences SP 312
Mathematics SP 322
English SP 332
IsiZulu SP 342
Semester 1
Compulsory:
Researching Teaching and Learning 401
FET Subjects: Continue with both FET subjects chosen
Accounting FET 411
Business Studies FET 421
Economics FET 431
Mathematics FET 441
English FET 451
isiZulu FET 461
Semester 2
Compulsory:
Education Studies 402: Philosophy of Education
Senior Phase Subject Method: Take the method module for the SP specialisation chosen
Economic and Management Sciences Method SP 412
Mathematics Method SP 422
English Method SP 432
IsiZulu Method SP 442
FET Subject Method: Take the method module for both FET subject specialisation chosen
Accounting Method FET 412
Business Studies Method FET 422
Economics Method FET 432
Mathematics Method FET 442
English Method FET 452
IsiZulu Method FET 462
Annual Modules (Semester 1 & 2)
Teaching Practice 400
Careers
It is well known that South African trained educators enjoy global recognition, and there exists a continued worldwide demand for South African educators. The undergraduate degree prepares a student to become an Educator, Head of Department, School Manager, Department Official or Education Manager. This degree is an essential qualification for those aspiring to teach in the South African public and private sector.
Requirements
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an NQF Level 4 National Certificate (vocational)-(NCV) with an endorsement for entry into a Bachelor’s study programme (Bachelor’s Pass).
Enquire about the specialisations on offer.
Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s pass/ endorsement can apply via mature age exemption provided that they are above the age of 23.
Selection requirements:
Applicants will be required to have a minimum of 50% pass in English Home Language; or 55% pass in English First Additional Language.
For isiZulu Specialisation:
Applicants will be required to have a minimum of 50% pass in isiZulu Home Language; or 55% pass in isiZulu First Additional Language to specialise in isiZulu.
For Mathematics Specialisation:
A student should have sufficient knowledge of the discipline underpinning the teaching specialisation of Mathematics in order to teach this particular school subject.
A student should have achieved the following marks at NQF level 4 (NSC) or (NCV): Mathematics – 50% Technical Mathematics – 55%
FAQs
FET means Further Education and Training. This degree in education concentrates on educating and training provided for Grades 10 through to Grade 12. The training is typically very career oriented and focussed, offering vocational type courses and subject matter. FET education is offered at private and technical college
An FET teacher specialises in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET). This means that an FET teacher will concentrate on providing instruction in career-based training.
A Senior Phase teacher has a B Ed Degree and concentrates on teaching grades 7 through to 10. They concentrate on integrating academic school subjects
In order to become a Senior Phase or FET teacher, you will need to complete a Bachelor of Education degree with a specialisation in these subjects. Prospective teachers will be required to choose a specific stream in which to specialise, like commerce, humanities or science.
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