Central University of TechnologyBachelor's DegreeBachelor of Education (SP & FET): Natural Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
About this course
Bachelor of Education (SP & FET): Natural Sciences 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.
Other admission conditions
For candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: In addition to the general admission requirements, the candidate must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with matriculation exemption. Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and
Physical Sciences at NQF level 4 are prerequisites. Mathematics with a C-symbol on SG, or an E-symbol on HG, is required. For candidates who completed the NSC in 2008 and thereafter: In addition to the general admission requirements, the
candidate must be in possession of an NSC with endorsement for admission to a bachelor’s degree. A pass in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences, with a minimum mark of 50%, is required. Duration of learning programme The learning
programme entails four years of full-time study and 21 weeks of work-integrated learning. Career Opportunities Teacher or lecturer at a secondary school or FET college. Remarks After successful completion of this qualification, a Bachelor of
Education 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: MCT11ES Micro-teaching and Observation 6 0.05 EDC11ES
Education I: Learner and Learning 12 0.10 EDM11ES Education I: Media in Teaching and Learning 19 0.16 NMR5011 Numeracy 6 0.05 DLC5011 Basic Digital Literacy 6 0.05 LFS11ES Life Skills 6 0.05 ONE major instructional offering for SP Teaching:
NST11ES Natural Sciences Option SP I 16 0.14 Compulsory modules: LCS5012 Academic Literacy and Communication Studies 12 0.10 ADC5022 Advanced Digital Literacy 6 0.05 SBX12ES School-based Learning I 12 0.10 TWO major instructional offerings for
FET teaching: LFC12ES Life Sciences I 16 0.14 PYT12ES Physical Sciences I 16 0.14 Select ONE language that is not a home language: CAY12ES Communication in Afrikaans Second Language or 12 0.10 CTY12ES Communication in Setswana Second Language
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.
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