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UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
The Faculty of Education at UJ is committed to
knowledge making for 21st century education.
To this end the Faculty offers initial teacher education
programmes (Bachelor of Education degrees).
Teacher education for primary school teaching
BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching
(Grades R-3)
BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching
(Grades 4-7)
Teacher education for secondary school teacher education
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching
(Grades 7-12)
Through its teacher education programmes, the Faculty strives
to prepare teachers who are caring, accountable and critically
reflective about the who, what, how and why of teaching in a
diversity of contexts. Through integrating coursework at the
University and practicum at schools the Faculty creates learning
opportunities for student teachers to acquire
a thorough understanding of learning and development
in childhood/adolescence
sound subject knowledge
an understanding of contextual factors that impact
learning and schooling
an appreciation for the demands of the teaching profession
a repertoire of teaching strategies and skills
a reflective stance towards teaching.
The primary school teacher education programmes are
unique in the country. The coursework is integrated with
practical experience over four years in the UJ founded,
Funda UJabule School. At this school, which is situated on
the Soweto campus, students observe how children learn
and develop, they work closely with teachers and they are
mentored by the teachers.
The primary school teacher education programme is integrated with
students’ practice over four years in the UJ-founded, Funda UJabule School.
This is unique in the country. At this school students observe how children
develop, they work closely with teachers and are mentored by teachers.