Description

The IOU Bachelor of Education (BEd) with subject specialization streams provides students with a rich opportunity to gain an education and teaching qualification equivalent to brick-and-mortar university education degrees.

The program has been carefully formulated and developed to respond to national and global education needs and trends, and includes modules that provide a thorough foundation in education studies, specific subject knowledge and pedagogical studies, as well as teaching observation and practice opportunities. The degree includes applicable academic, linguistic and digital literacies incorporated into its module offerings that prepare students to succeed in their studies, and to be an educator or education expert in a technologically-evolving world.

The IOU BEd is ideal for students that are interested in becoming a formal school teacher in primary or secondary education schools, or working in school administrative, educational support or management areas. The program prepares students for a future in education, with a curriculum that embraces critical thinking as well as provide opportunities for practical learning and training.

The degree has been benchmarked against leading universities in Africa and the United Kingdom, to ensure IOU students are afforded a contextually relevant education in accordance with international standards.