South Africa’s education authorities have set stringent requirements for the training of school educators. This programme complies fully with these requirements, which include language and content subject proficiency, as well as practical training.
Type: undergraduate degree
Duration: 4 years part time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Child development
- The learning child
- Teaching social sciences
- Teaching practice
- Environmental Education
- Language teaching
- Two official Languages
Second year subjects:
- Theoretical frameworks in education
- General teaching methods and classroom management
- Guidance, counselling and life skills development
- Mathematics teaching (Intermediate and Senior Phase)
- Teaching natural sciences
- Teaching practice
- Arts and culture
Third year subjects:
- Religion education
- Inclusive education
- The education system and school management
- Education law and professional ethics
- Multicultural education
- Inclusive education
- Teaching practice
- Technology education
- Economic literacy and entrepreneurship
- Physical education and sports coaching
Fourth year subjects:
- Teaching practice
- Health education
Careers: secondary school teacher.
Source: www.unisa.ac.za