University of Namibia Bachelor of Education Secondary
Degree
Bachelor of Education Honours
Introduction
Following Namibian Independence in 1990, the new Ministry responsible for Education and Culture articulated the general
goals of Namibian Education, i.e. access, equity, quality and democracy. In response to these goals and new socio-economic
order of Namibia, the Faculty of Education introduced a four-year Bachelor of Education programme. This programme is
geared towards the preparation of secondary school teachers who are interested in the intellectual, social, moral and the
psychological development (holistic development) of the individual learner.
Admission Criteria
Subject to Faculty Special Regulations, the normal basic requirement for entrance to undergraduate programmes shall be a National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC), provided that the candidate has passed five subjects, normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Scale.
The following will be taken into consideration when computing the point scores:
- the score will be calculated by adding together the points of the best five subjects only
- one of the five subjects must be English
- should a specific subject be a prerequisite for entry to a faculty, that subject must also be one of the five
subjects counted.
English is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained at NSSC (English as a Second Language) grade
C or better, or at NSSC (English as a First Language) grade D or better.
Other school-leaving qualifications may be accepted on their own merit as alternatives, and will be evaluated
according to Regulation G.7.3.1(1)(2)
Duration of Study
The Faculty of Education offers a 4-year (full-time) Bachelor of Education Degree in a variety of areas of specialization, with a
minimum of 4 years of study and a maximum of 6 years of study on full time.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
| Computer Literacy |
| English Communication and Study Skills |
| Contemporary Social Issues |
| School Subject 1 |
| School Subject 2 |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
| English for Academic Purposes |
| Contemporary Social Issues |
| History of Education |
| Human Development & Learning |
| School Subject 1 |
| School Subject 2 |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
| Teaching Practice Phase 1 |
| School Subject 1 x 2 |
| School Subject 2 x 2 |
| Introduction to Inclusive Education |
| English for Teachers 1 |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
| General Teaching Methodology |
| Sociology of Education |
| Classroom Communication & Technology |
| Curriculum Development & Practice |
| English for Teachers 2 |
| School Subject 1 |
| School Subject 2 |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
| Teaching Practice Phase 2 |
| Teaching Methods School Subject 1 |
| Teaching Methods School Subject 2 |
| Assessment & Evaluation of Learning |
| Introduction to Educational Research |
| School Subject 1 |
| School Subject 2 |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
| Project Phase 1 |
| Teaching Methods School Subject 1 |
| Teaching Methods School Subject 2 |
| Educational Research |
| Introduction to Guidance and Counselling |
| School Subject 1 |
| School Subject 2 |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
| Teaching Practice Phase 3 |
| Guidance and Counselling |
| Comparative Education |
| Educational Management |
| First Aid Education |
| Project Phase 2 |
| Teaching and Assessment Mentor 1 Or |
| School Management Or |
| Inclusive Education Or |
| Educational Technologist Or |
| Curriculum Planning and Development Or |
| Advanced Subject Content |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
| Professional & Community Development |
| Philosophy of Education |
| Cultural Education (Art, Music, Foreign Language, Dance, etc) Or |
| Sport Coaching |
| School Subject 1 |
| School Subject 2 |
| Teaching and Assessment Mentor 2 Or |
| School Management Or |
| Inclusive Education Or |
| Educational Technologist Or |
| Advanced Subject Content Or |
| Curriculum Planning and Development |
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