FACULTY OF EDUCATION BEd Degree
INFORMATION ON THE INITIAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF TEACHERS: BEd degree BECOME PART OF A VIBRANT RESEARCH COMMUNITY IN THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION AT UJ HOW DO I GAIN ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG S FACULTY OF EDUCATION? To be able to gain access in the BEd programme, applicants are required to have the appropriate combination of recognised NSC subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects as set out. The minimum entry requirements for studies as legislated by the government do not guarantee a prospective student admission to this programme. Preliminary admission is based on the results obtained in the final Grade 11 examination. Final admission is based on the final Grade 12 results. SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION. A valid National Senior Certificate with admission for degree purposes must be submitted on the final grade 12 results and must adhere to the the NSC requirements. The subjects for degree purposes will be used in the calculation of the APS of the prescribed seven subjects. The APS achievement rating of Life Orientation is divided by 2 in the calculation of the APS. If an applicant included more than the minimum of three electives in his/her NSC the four compulsories and the three best of the electives are used. The following minimum subject and level requirements apply: Programmes Minimum APS Group A Group B BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching Gr R-3; BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching Gr 4 7; BEd in Senior Phase and Further Education Teaching; Gr 7-12 26 with Mathematics OR 27 with Mathematical Literacy Languages Language of teaching and learning Other recognised language OR Mathematics Mathematics Literacy Life Orientation Subject 1 Subject 2 5 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 Subject 3
Points are awarded according to the scale below APS Scale 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Percentage (%) 80-100% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 0-29% Applicants must meet the criteria set by other faculties with regard to their chosen academic subjects. All additional criteria for the learning area specialisation and the subject methodologies have to be met as well. Teachers who are in possession of a recognised certificate in education or another relevant filed, may also present their qualifications for entry into a BEd with the possibility of transfer of credits for cognate previous studies. Assessment of prior learning could also lead to entry or an advanced credit standing. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: BEd IN INTERMEDIATE PHASE An average of 50% for Mathematics or 60% in Mathematics Literacy in matric is a requirement to enrol for the module Mathematics for the Intermediate Phase. WHAT ABOUT BURSARIES? Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme for teachers enables students of high academic potential and commitment to undertake initial professional education for teaching and upon qualification to enter the service of provincial departments of education. The bursaries are designed to help meet the national need for high calibre teachers in priority areas. THE PRIORITY AREAS ARE AS FOLLOWS: a. Grades R-9: African Languages, English Language, Mathematics, Science, Technology. b. Grades 8-12: African Languages, English Language, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Science, and Computer Applications Technology. Students who are awarded Funza Lushaka bursaries will be required to commit themselves upon qualification to teach in public schools in terms of a service contract that will form part of the bursary agreement. Besides the usual merit bursaries of the University, the Faculty of Education also offers bursaries to students performing well in their studies. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please note that a separate process is followed for international students. In addition to the above-mentioned, a study permit and medical insurance certificate must be produced. Contact the International Office at: 011 559 3129.
WHERE WILL I STAY? The University of Johannesburg offers a wide choice of residences for students on the Auckland Park and the Soweto Campus. 1. AUCKLAND PARK, KINGSWAY CAMPUS Women s residences: Amper Daar, Kruinsig, Benjemijn, Skoonveld, Lebone Men s residences Dromedaris, Oppierif, Bastion, Afslaan 2. SOWETO CAMPUS Women s residence: YWCA Men s residence: YMCA Mixed residence: Hector Pietersen Residence Each student should determine his/her quota of food for each month of the year in order to budget a sufficient amount for meals. Meals are obtainable at the student centre on campus or at the Campus Square Shopping Centre in Auckland Park and the Maponya Mall in Soweto which are within quick and easy walking distance from campus. WHAT ABOUT DAY STUDENTS? Day students have a choice of 4 day houses where they can relax and enjoy student life on the Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus: Women s day houses: Alomdraai, Annirand Men s day houses: Kanniedood, Vorendag HOW CAN I APPLY? Please apply online at www.uj.ac.za Contact the Student Enrolment Centre before 30 September 2015 at 011 559 4555 or email the centre: myfuture@uj.ac.za. You can also download an application form from the following web address: www.uj.ac.za/edu. BEd IN FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING: GRADE R 3 IS OFFERED ON THE SOWETO CAMPUS CURRICULUM First semester Second semester First year of study Education Studies 1A EDS10A1 Education Studies 1B EDS20B1 Teaching Studies 1A TST10A1 Teaching Studies 1B TST20B1 Introduction to Zulu for the Foundation Phase 1A OR Introduction to Sotho for the Foundation Phase 1A Mathematics for the Foundation Phase 1A ZUF1AA1 SOF1AA1 Zulu for the Foundation Phase 1B OR Sotho for the Foundation Phase 1B ZUF1BB1 SOF1BB1 MFP10A1 Mathematics for the Foundation Phase 1B MFP20B1
Teaching Methodology and Practicum 1A MPR10A1 Teaching Methodology and Practicum 1B MPR20B1 English for the Foundation Phase 1A EFP1A01 English for the Foundation Phase 1B EFP20B1 Culture and the Natural Environment for the Foundation Phase CNE20B1 BEd IN INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHING: GRADE 4-7 IS OFFERED ON THE SOWETO CAMPUS CURRICULUM First semester Second semester Module Name First year of study Compulsory modules Education Studies 1A EDUSTA1 Education Studies 1B EDUSTB1 Teaching Studies 1A TEASTA1 Teaching Studies 1B TEASTB1 Introduction to Zulu for the Intermediate Phase 1B OR Introduction to Sotho for the Intermediate Phase ZUI1BB1 SOI1BB1 Introduction to Mathematics for the Intermediate Phase 1A Introduction to Social Science for the Intermediate Phase 1A Introduction to Science and Technology for the Intermediate Phase 1A English as a language of teaching and learning 1A MATINA1 SOSINA1 SATINA1 ENGTLA1 Introduction to Mathematics for the Intermediate Phase 1B English as a language of teaching and learning 1B MATINB1 ENGTLB1 Introduction to Culture and the Natural Environment for the Intermediate Phase 1B CNEINB1
BEd IN SENIOR PHASE AND FET TEACHING: GRADE 7-12 IS OFFERED ON THE AUCKLAND PARK KINGSWAY CAMPUS CURRICULUM First semester Second semester First year of study Compulsory modules Education Studies 1A EST10A1 Education Studies 1B EST20B1 Teaching Studies 1A TST10A1 Teaching Studies 1B TST20B1 English as a Language for Teaching and Learning EFT20B1 Academic Literacy for Education (Year module) Electives 1st Academic Major 1A 2nd Academic Major 1A s linked to the chosen academic module s linked to the chosen academic module ALE00Y1 1 Academic Major 1B s linked to the chosen academic module 2nd Academic Major s linked to the chosen academic module Options available in the BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching Programme linked to the Academic majors and Teaching Methodologies: Option 1: Students take a combination of one Senior Phase and one FET Phase methodology to support teaching in a secondary school plus one FET phase methodology or One Support Role Option 2: Students take a combination of one Senior Phase and two FET Phase methodologies to support teaching in a secondary school. Offering of these methodologies is dependent on a sufficient number of enrolments per methodology. The following teaching specializations for the Senior and FET Phase are available: Senior Phase Methodologies: Arts and Culture Languages Mathematics Natural Sciences Life Orientation Economic and Management Sciences Social Sciences Technology FET Methodologies: Design Visual Arts Afrikaans English Zulu Sepedi Accounting Business Studies
Economics Tourism Hospitality Studies Mathematics Life Sciences Physical Sciences Historical Studies Geography Life Orientation Engineering Graphics and Design Civil Technology Support Role Methodologies School guidance and support Physical Education School ICT Support Academic Majors Methodologies 1. Afrikaans, English, Zulu, Sepedi 1. Senior Phase: Languages FET: Afrikaans, English, African Languages 2. Art and Design 2. Senior Phase: Arts and Culture FET: Design, Visual Art 3. Hospitality Studies 3. FET: Hospitality Studies 4. Mathematics for FET 4. Senior Phase and FET: Mathematics 5. Physical Science for FET 5. Senior Phase: Natural Sciences and FET: Physical Sciences 6. Life Science for FET 6. Senior Phase: Natural Sciences and FET: Life Sciences 7. Geography 7. Senior Phase: Natural Sciences and FET: Geography 8. History, Geography 8. Senior Phase: Social Sciences and FET: History, Geography, 9. Engineering, Graphics and Technology Education, Civil Technology 9. Senior Phase: Technology and FET: Engineering Graphics and Design, Civil Technology 10. Psychology, Religion, Sociology 10. Senior Phase and FET Life Orientation 11. Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Tourism 11. Senior Phase: Economics and Management Sciences and FET: Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Tourism REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBJECT METHODOLOGIES Where applicable, students may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). The results of the RPL assessment could grant non-qualifying applicants entry to the programme and/or exemption from one or more of the modules. The choice of subject methodologies will be attended to during the Orientation week. NOTE: Compulsory Learning in Practice at schools during the UJ September vacation (1 week) Compulsory 60 minutes of learning from service
FACULTY CONTACT DETAILS Auckland Park Campus Tel: 011 559 3251 Soweto Campus Tel: 011 559 5562 The Faculty reserves the right to change information in this brochure. www.uj.ac.za/edu