Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

About this course

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching develops knowledge and practical capability in teaching, learning and subject-specific classroom practice. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

What you may study

Education theory; curriculum studies; assessment; inclusive education; teaching specialisations; classroom practice; and supervised school-based learning. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Required school subjects

Other admission conditions

For candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with matriculation exemption and two languages, including English Second Language. In addition to the general admission requirements, a minimum mark of 50%
in English and any one of Sesotho, Afrikaans, Setswana, isiXhosa or isiZulu is required. For candidates who completed the NSC in 2008 and thereafter: In addition to the general admission requirements, a candidate must be in possession of an NSC
with endorsement for admission to a bachelor’s degree. A minimum mark of 50% in English and in any one of Sesotho, Afrikaans, Setswana, isiXhosa or isiZulu is required. Prerequisites The student may only follow the second-, third- or
fourth-year level of study on condition that the first-, second- or third-year level, respectively, has been successfully completed. Career Opportunities Grade R to Grade 3 teacher at a primary school or lecturer at FET college. Remarks After
successful completion of this qualification, a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Teaching Degree will be awarded during an official graduation ceremony of CUT. 1 ST YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS SAQA CREDITS HEMIS CREDITS SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Compulsory modules: MCT11EF Micro-teaching and Observation I 6 0.045 EDC11EF Education I: Learner and Learning 19 0.142 EDM11EF Education I: Media in Teaching and Learning 12 0.090 LCS5011 Academic Literacy and Communication Studies 12 0.090
LFS11EF Life Skills I 10 0.075 MTH11EF Foundation Phase Mathematics1 12 0.090 EHS11EF English First Additional 1 6 0.045 GRF11EF Grade R and Foundation Phase Studies I 6 Select ONE Home language AFS11EF Home Language I: Afrikaans 6 0.045
SWS11EF Home Language I: Setswana 6 0.045 SST11EF Home Language I: Sesotho 6 0.045 ZLF11EF Home Language I: isiZulu 6 0.045 XSH11EF Home Language I: isiXhosa 6 0.045 1 ST YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS SAQA CREDITS HEMIS CREDITS SEMESTER 1

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. An honours degree or postgraduate study in education, curriculum, educational leadership, inclusive education or a teaching specialisation, subject to admission requirements.

Where this qualification may lead

Teacher in the approved phase and subject specialisation; education support practitioner; curriculum assistant; training facilitator; or education programme coordinator.