The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to enter careers as efficient and effective professional educators, and to provide them with a sound knowledge and background in the teaching of learners from Reception Year to Grade 3.
Type: Undergraduate Degree
Duration: 4 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First Year Subjects:
- Education
- Professional Studies
- Specific Subject Didactics (Art, Drama, music, human movement)
- Teaching Studies (literacy, numeracy and life skills)
- Learning areas (introduction to mathematics and life orientation)
- Computer literacy
Second Year Subjects:
- Education
- Professional Studies
- Specific Subject Didactics (Art, Drama, music, human movement)
- Teaching Studies (literacy, numeracy and life skills)
- Learning areas (mathematics, natural science and social sciences)
- Computer literacy
Third Year Subjects:
- Education
- Professional Studies
- Specific Subject Didactics (Art, Drama, music, human movement)
- Teaching Studies (literacy, numeracy and life skills)
- Learning areas (Economic and Management Science, mathematics and technology)
Fourth year Subjects:
- Education
- Professional Studies
- Teaching Studies (literacy, numeracy and life skills)
Careers: Primary school teacher (inception year until grade 3).
Source: www.cput.ac.za