University of Namibia Bachelor of Education in Pre-Primary And Lower Primary

University of Namibia Bachelor of Education in Pre-Primary And Lower Primary

Degree

Bachelor of Education Honours

Introduction

The B. Ed (Pre- and Lower Primary) is a four year level eight degree programme. It prepares students to teach from the Preprimary,
Grade 1 to Grade 4. Students are required to take core modules in Education, as well as in all school subjects in this
phase. All modules are compulsory except for Namibian languages where students must select one Namibian Language or
Sign Language. Students will also have the opportunity to select one career specialisation. Appropriate teaching methods are
integrated in the phase specific school subject content modules throughout the four years of study. On completion of the
programme, students are awarded a degree in B. Ed (Pre- and Lower Primary).

Admission Criteria

Normally, candidates intended to register for the B. Ed (Pre- and Lower Primary) must have obtained a “C” or better in English
as per the general admission requirements as well as a “D” in any other Namibian language and a “D” in Mathematics at the
NSSC examination.

Duration of Study

For the full time delivery mode a minimum of four years and maximum of six years of enrolment are required. For the distance
delivery mode a minimum of four years and maximum of eight years of enrolment are required.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Computer literacy
English Communication and Study Skills
Contemporary Social Issues
Language in Society
Children’s Literature I
Environmental Education 1
Introduction to Mathematics Education
Physical and Health Education 1
Year 1, Semester 2
English for Academic Purposes
Contemporary Social Issues
Integrated Media and Technology Education 1
Child Development
English Language Education 1
Namibian Language Education 1
Environmental Education 1
Numeracy and Mathematics Development
Physical and Health Education I
Year 2, Semester 1
School Based Studies Phase 1
English for Teachers 1
Childhood Learning
Inclusive Education
Integrated Media and Technology Education 2
English Language Education 2
Namibian Language Education 2
Environmental Education 2
Numeracy and Mathematics Education 1A
Physical and Health Education 2
Arts Education I
Year 2, Semester 2
School Based Studies Phase 1
English for Teachers 2
Science of Teaching
Curriculum Studies
Educational Foundations 1
English Language Education 2
Namibian Language Education 2
Environmental Education 2
Numeracy and Mathematics Education 1B
Arts Education I
Year 3, Semester 1
School Based Studies Phase 2
Educational Research
Assessment and Evaluation of Learning
Religious and Moral Education
English Language Education 3
Namibian Language Education 3
Environmental Education 3
Numeracy and Mathematics Education 2
Numeracy and Mathematics Education 2
Arts Education 2
Year 3, Semester 2
School Based Studies Phase 2
Project Base Learning
Guidance and Counselling 1
Educational Management
English Language Education 3
Namibian Language Education 3
Environmental Education 3
Educational Foundations 2
Numeracy and Mathematics Education 2
Year 4, Semester 1
School Based Studies Phase 3
Guidance and Counselling 2
Research Project Phase 2
English Language Education 4
Namibian Language Education 4
Learning Support in the Mathematics Classroom
Assessment and Evaluation Or
School Leadership and Management Or
Educational Technology Or
Inclusive Education  Life Skills Or
Curriculum Planning and Development Or
Sport Organisation and Administration Or
Arts and Culture Development and Organisation Or
Advanced Sign language
Year 4, Semester 2
Professional & Community Development
Guidance and Counselling 2
First Aid Education
Learning Support in Reading and Writing
Research Project Phase 2
Children’s Literature
Learning Support in the Mathematics Classroom
English Language Education 4
Namibian Language Education 4
Children’s Literature II
Literacy Development
Assessment and Evaluation Or
School Leadership and Management
Educational Technology
Inclusive Education
Life Skills
Curriculum Planning and Development
Sport Organisation and Administration
Arts Appreciation and Organisation
Advanced Sign language

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