BEd: Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6)

Nelson Mandela University

BEd: Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6)

Programme Overview:

This programme provides prospective teachers with the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance teaching and learning in all the Intermediate Phase subjects (Languages, Mathematics, Natural Science & Technology, Social Sciences, Life Skills, Arts & Culture, Economics and Management Sciences), as well as practical and professional preparation in the relevant methodologies. Students will be exposed to various modules that will provide the knowledge to support hands-on classroom competencies from the first to the fourth year.

Faculty:

Faculty of Education

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 4 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

370

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

385

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

385

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC requirements for degree entry must be met. • English (Home Language or First Additional Language) AND Afrikaans or isiXhosa (Home Language or First Additional Language) • Mathematics – 45%, or Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy - 60%.

Career opportunities:

Intermediate phase teacher – Grades 4 – 6 (previously called a senior primary teacher).

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