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As a dedicated service department, we provide foundational support for all six undergraduate Teacher Education programmes. Our school-based subjects are meticulously designed to develop students with in-depth pedagogical skills and practical, hands-on experience, fully preparing them for a rewarding career in the teaching profession.


Our Programmes

In addition to our service subjects, the department is directly responsible for delivering the following comprehensive degree programme:

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (BEDFPT)

This comprehensive four-year degree is designed to equip students with the specialised knowledge and practical skills required to teach effectively in the foundational years of schooling. The programme integrates rigorous academic study with extensive school-based learning.

Duration:

4 Years

Campuses:

Bloemfontein & Welkom


Our Service Subjects

To ensure comprehensive teacher preparation across all our undergraduate programmes, the department delivers the following core service subjects:

Micro-teaching and Observation

Education (Learner and Learning)

Education (Media in Teaching & Learning)

Education (Working in Classrooms)

Education (Curriculum Studies)

Education (Being a Teacher)

Education (Learner-centred Schools)

General Subject Methodology

School-based Learning

Meet Our Academic Team

Our department is staffed by experienced academics, researchers, and industry practitioners who are dedicated to your academic success and professional development.

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