Education

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

Study the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching online with Boston City Campus.

This NQF Level 7 professional teaching degree prepares students to teach learners from Grade R to Grade 3. Aligned with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications, it is registered, approved and recognised by the Department of Higher Education and Training as an Initial Teacher Education qualification for employment in the education sector.

Foundation Phase teaching is where children build the language, mathematics, life skills and learning habits that shape later schooling. This degree develops the subject knowledge, classroom practice, inclusive teaching ability and reflective judgement needed to support young learners with confidence.

Students also complete school-based Teaching Practice in approved South African schools, gaining structured classroom experience through observation, lesson planning, teaching, assessment and reflection. On successful completion, graduates are recognised as professionally qualified Foundation Phase teachers and may present the qualification for professional registration with the South African Council for Educators.

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

Time to Complete

4 Years (min) – 9 Years (max)

Study Options

Full-time or Part-time via distance learning with supported online learning)

Credits

498

NQF Level

7

SAQA ID

125270

Field of Study

Education

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Entry Requirements

A minimum requirement for admission into the degree is a:

    • National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English as one of the subjects passed and endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s degree study; or
    • National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English as one of the subjects passed and endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s degree study; or
    • Senior Certificate obtained before 2009, with English as one of the subjects passed.

Alternative entry pathways may be considered for applicants with relevant post-school qualifications, subject to Matriculation Board endorsement where applicable.

These may include:

    • Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development, NQF Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or
    • Diploma in Early Childhood Development, NQF Level 6, minimum Credits 240; or
    • Higher Certificate in Education, NQF Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or
    • Diploma in Grade R Teaching, NQF Level 6, minimum Credits 360; or
    • An equivalent qualification from an international higher education institution, subject to the relevant requirements.

This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education, with support provided at Boston Support Centres nationwide.

All modules are compulsory, with elective language choices where applicable, and must be passed.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme may pursue careers such as:

  • Foundation Phase classroom teacher, Grades R to 3
  • Early literacy or numeracy specialist
  • Learner support or remedial education roles
  • School leadership and management pathways
  • Education administration
  • Foundation Phase Education Practitioner
  • Further postgraduate study and academic development

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Semester A

    • Computer Literacy (Word, Word Advanced, Outlook)
    • Academic Literacy
    • Foundations of Education I
    • Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase I
    • English Home Language for Foundation Phase

Semester B

    • Mathematics for Foundation Phase I
    • Life Skills for Foundation Phase I: Arts Education
    • Psychology of Education I
    • Teaching Practice for Foundation Phase I

Choose one First Additional Language (FAL) elective:

    • Afrikaans First Additional Language for Foundation Phase I
    • isiXhosa First Additional Language for Foundation Phase I
    • isiZulu First Additional Language for Foundation Phase I

Language of Conversational Competence (LoCC) options will apply according to the student’s selection of FAL and the Languages forming part of their National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate (Vocational) (L(4)) (NC(V)) or Senior Certificate (SC).

Semester A

    • Inclusive Education I
    • Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase II
    • Mathematics for Foundation Phase II
    • English Home Language for Foundation Phase II
    • Teaching Practice for Foundation Phase II: A

Semester B

    • Foundations of Education II
    • Psychology of Education II
    • Life Skills for Foundation Phase II: Physical Education
    • Teaching Practice for Foundation Phase II: B

Choose one First Additional Language (FAL) elective:

    • Afrikaans First Additional Language for Foundation Phase II
    • isiXhosa First Additional Language for Foundation Phase II
    • isiZulu First Additional Language for Foundation Phase II

Semester A

    • Inclusive Education II
    • Mathematics for Foundation Phase III
    • Life Skills for Foundation Phase III: Personal and Social Well-Being
    • English Home Language for Foundation Phase III
    • Teaching Practice for Foundation Phase III: A

Semester B

    • Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase III
    • Psychology of Education III
    • Inclusive Education III
    • Teaching Practice for Foundation Phase III: B

Choose one First Additional Language (FAL) elective:

    • Afrikaans First Additional Language for Foundation Phase III
    • isiXhosa First Additional Language for Foundation Phase III
    • isiZulu First Additional Language for Foundation Phase III

Semester A

    • Foundations of Education III
    • Reflective Practice
    • Life Skills for Foundation Phase IV: Beginning Knowledge
    • English Home Language for Foundation Phase IV
    • Teaching Practice for Foundation Phase IV: A

Semester B

    • Foundations of Education IV
    • Education Research Practice
    • Teaching English First Additional Language in the Foundation Phase
    • Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase IV
    • Teaching Practice for Foundation Phase IV: B

All modules are compulsory, with elective language choices where applicable, and must be passed.

Various assessment strategies are used throughout the modules in the programme.

Assessment may include:

    • Formative assessments
    • Assignments
    • Online quizzes
    • Tests
    • Written examinations
    • Capstone projects
    • Research and reflective assessments
    • Presentations
    • Portfolio of Evidence assessments
    • Practicum-based assessments
    • Teaching Practice assessments

Students require an overall mark of 50% to pass a module.

Students who do not achieve a pass mark in a summative assessment may be provided with one further opportunity to retake the summative assessment at an additional re-assessment fee.

Please consult the Fact Sheet and Student Rulebook for additional, detailed programme information.

On completion of the programme, graduates will have the knowledge and practical skills required to:

    • Demonstrate integrated disciplinary, subject, curricular and pedagogical knowledge for effective Foundation Phase teaching and learning.
    • Create supportive, inclusive learning environments that recognise diverse learner needs in varied classroom contexts.
    • Apply evidence-based principles and methods of effective teaching and learning when planning meaningful learning experiences.
    • Select and use appropriate instructional strategies for Foundation Phase content and learner needs.
    • Apply best-practice assessment approaches in line with good assessment practice and national policy requirements.
    • Reflect on practice, values and behaviour to build professional excellence and improve teaching practice.

BOSTON UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

Upon successful completion of the qualification, students will receive a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (SAQA ID 125270, NQF Level 7, minimum Credits 498) from Boston City Campus.