Two Oceans Graduate Institute

Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching

Teaching Qualification for Those Who Aspire to Shape the Minds of Tomorrow

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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching will enable graduates to enter the teaching profession as Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-7) teachers in South African public and private schools. Two Oceans graduates will be generalist trained in the early years of study and introduced to the CAPS document for all the primary school subjects. With progress, they will be in a position to teach a Home Language (English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa), English First Additional Language, Mathematics and two other subjects chosen from Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Life Skills and Social Sciences

Qualification Code:

CHED-2266

SAQA Number: 97457

Online Teaching & Learning

The Two Oceans Graduate Institute opted for the development and implementation of a distance and online teaching mode of delivery. This mode of teaching and learning is realized in environments where there is effective integration of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning through adoption of a strategic and systematic approach to the use of ICT’s and digital technologies. The underpinning principle of an online teaching pedagogy lies in the shift from lecturer-centered teaching to student-centered learning in higher education. This student-centered approach is based on a deepened understanding of the student’s learning.

In an online and distance mode of delivery, the teaching and learning method supports students in creating their own structure of knowledge of the discipline under study. A learner management system (LMS) has been specially designed for the Two Oceans Graduate Institute and can be accessed via the institution’s online web-based intranet. The LMS supports several online teaching, learning and assessment strategies as well as different ways of online interaction between the student and the lecturer/module facilitator as well as between students. These include assignments, chat, choice, database, feedback, forum, glossary, lesson, quiz, SCORM, survey, wiki and workshop. There is virtual contact via ZOOM, Skype or WhatsApp.

Teaching Practice

Teaching Practice is a compulsory component of the curriculum of the degree programme. It is a very important aspect of teacher training in the Intermediate Phase study programme. Students get the opportunity to apply theoretical learning and learn from the practice of experienced teachers in a variety of classroom situations. It is therefore an integration of theoretical knowledge and authentic practical learning in the context of a classroom and school.

During the Teaching Practice period students are required to be at the schools full time, which includes time allocated for extramural activities. This is to enable them to become immersed in the full spectrum of school life and the different aspects of the teaching profession.

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The dates are scheduled into each semester based on the academic programme at TOGI, school terms and other arrangements with schools. It usually takes place early in the second and third term.

Students visit different schools and different grades in the Intermediate Phase each year. It is only in exceptional circumstances, and with permission from the Teaching Practice Unit, that the same school can be visited more than once. Students are encouraged to visit different types of schools, e.g. city, rural, well-resourced, poorly-resourced, skills, Montessori and private. This is to familiarize students with a range of contexts and learning experiences.  Students can contact the Teaching Practice office (tp.bedip@togi.ac.za) to get guidelines for selecting appropriate, functional schools.

Students must include these requirements into the planning of their studies.  They might need to make arrangements to get leave from work, care for children or other dependents, or other external factors that might influence their participation in Teaching Practice.

Please take note of the prescribed time for Teaching Practice:
Year Course code
 Cluster Duration of Teaching Practice (weeks)
1 INTT 152 Cluster 2 2
2 TPGT 163 Cluster 3 3
2 TPGT 164 Cluster 4 3
3 TPST 165 Cluster 5 3
3 TPST 166 Cluster 6 3
4 TPIT 178 Cluster 7 3
4 TPIT 178 Cluster 8 6

Admission Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate (NSC) with matriculation exemption
    • Minimum APS score of 26 excluding Life Orientation
    • English ≥ 4
    • Afrikaans ≥ 3
    • Mathematics ≥ 3
    • Mathematical Literacy ≥ 4
    • Students who completed the NSC in 2008 or thereafter, but have not obtained endorsements, will be considered conditionally for alternative admission after the age of 23.
  • NQF Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) with endorsement for entry into Bachelor studies
  • Teachers who are in possession of a recognised certificate or diploma in education or another relevant field may present their qualifications for admission towards recognition of prior learning (RPL) and the transfer of credits.
  • Students who obtained a Senior Certificate before 2008 will qualify for submission if they have passed English at the higher grade with a D symbol or at the standard grade with a C symbol.
  • Admission of foreign students: foreign students are requested to present all secondary and tertiary qualifications obtained in their country of origin along with a SAQA verified report.

Full Time & Augmented

The BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) Programme is a full time four-year qualification.

An augmented curriculum programme can be arranged for students with special requests. Requests that will be considered are the following: work commitments, difficulty in coping with the full workload and other circumstances that are deemed as valid for consideration. Students should apply in writing for registration on the augmented programme. Management will consider such requests in consultation with the student and draft a plan for the individual student’s progress. There will be an undertaking from the student to adhere to the plan within the period determined. Augmented programme students will have to register for at least four Modules per cluster to enable completion within six years of study.

Passionate about teaching but don’t meet the admission requirements?

Two Oceans Graduate Institute offers an Introductory Module Programme,
designed to help you bridge the gap. This 6–month course covers three essential
modules:

Academic Literacy

Develop critical reading, writing, and research skills.

Language Development

Strengthen your language proficiency for academic
success.

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Gain essential digital skills for
modern education.

 Note: You will need to apply for admission to the respective Bachelor of Education
programme once you have successfully completed the Introductory Module programme.

Start your journey to becoming a qualified teacher today!

Tuition & Registration Fees 2025
  • Registration is valid for 11 months
  • Registration amount of R 1 000.00 is not offset against the Cluster’s Total Due Amount
  • Cluster’s Total is calculated on your selected Modules for that Semester
  • Recognition of Prior Learning R2500 (non refundable)
  • Transfer from another university R2500 (non refundable)

 

Description Amount
Application Fees (non-refundable) R 350.00
Registration Fees (non-refundable) R 1 000.00
Modules of 5 Credits R 2 100.00
Modules of 10 Credits R 4 200.00
Estimated Annual Cost R 52 500.00