53 2026 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS The Faculty of Education at UJ is committed to knowledge making for 21st century education. To this end the Faculty offers initial teacher education programmes (Bachelor of Education degrees). Teacher education for primary school teaching BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching (Grades R-3) BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Grades 4-7) Teacher education for secondary school teacher education BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Grades 8-12) Through its teacher education programmes, the Faculty strives to prepare teachers who are caring, accountable and critically reflective about the who, what, how and why of teaching in a diversity of contexts. Through integrating coursework at the University and practicum at schools the Faculty creates learning opportunities for student teachers to acquire a thorough understanding of learning and development in childhood/adolescence sound subject knowledge an understanding of contextual factors that impact learning and schooling an appreciation for the demands of the teaching profession a repertoire of teaching strategies and skills a reflective stance towards teaching. The primary school teacher education programmes are unique in the country. The coursework is integrated with practical experience over four years in the UJ founded, Funda UJabule School. At this school, which is situated on the Soweto campus, students observe how children learn and develop, they work closely with teachers and they are mentored by the teachers. The primary school teacher education programme is integrated with students’ practice over four years in the UJ-founded, Funda UJabule School. This is unique in the country. At this school students observe how children develop, they work closely with teachers and are mentored by teachers.
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