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Cecile asks: I would like to know if a person wants to become and art teacher for two to seven year olds, what does a person needs to study and what is the requirements?

Dear Cecile: Thank you for your email. Teachers form a very important role in our society and it is good to see that you are considering becoming part of this profession. There are some options for you to explore.

BEd Early childhood development: foundation phase. Taking art as one of your subjects (4 years).
BA degree with fine art as one of your subjects followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education early childhood development and foundation phase with specialisation in early childhood development or foundation phase (3 years for the BA followed by 1 year PGCE)
If you already have a degree with two teachable subjects, one being art; you may meet the admission requirements for the PGCE programme.

Admission requirements:

University - NSC endorsed for a degree
University of Technology - NSC endorsed for a diploma

We do suggest you contact the University or University of Technology where you wish to study to see if you meet their admission requirements as well as about the BEd programmes they offer . We would also like to stay in contact with you to see how you are progressing; however, if you prefer that we do not contact you please let us know. The Career Planet Team

Petra Asks: Graag wil ek net verneem: ek stel belang om onderwys te studeer en kan julle my dalk help met meer inligting ens?

Dear Petra There are a number of different ways to become a teacher:

University of Technology: BEd degree in any of the following areas:
• Foundation Phase: Grade R-3)
• Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-6)
• Senior Phase (Grade 7 – 9)
• FET (Grades 10-12)

University: Complete a degree (BA, BSocSci, BSc, BCom) with appropriate subjects for teaching (we suggest you contact the university you want to study at to determine what subjects they require). Then complete a Post-graduate Certificate in Education from a University of Technology or University.

A list of public higher education institutions in South Africa (universities and universities of technology) may be found on the following webpage: http://www.careerplanet.co.za/_pages/places_to_study

Best wishes for your career as a teacher from the Career Planet Team

Jen asks: I’m thinking quite seriously about becoming a nursery school teacher. I currently have a BA in Child and Family Psychology (completed 2006), I did 2 years of education during this degree. I also have an honors degree in psychology.

I saw on your website that I would need an approved general bachelors degree plus a one year professional teaching qualification. Is my degree an approved one? If so, please send me more info about the 1 year of additional training I would need to do.

Dear Jen Well done on giving serious thought to becoming a teacher.

The one year course you may be referring to is the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (1 year). The subjects they look for are at least 2 teachable subjects as well as 2 official languages included in your degree. You will have to contact a University or University of Technology directly to find out if the subjects you have qualify you for this certificate. They will also be able to provide you with information regarding the course content (teaching in a school will also form part of your course requirements).

For example, we suggest you explore the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Foundation phase and early childhood development) offered by Unisa which is a distance learning institution : http://brochure.unisa.ac.za/brochure/showprev.aspx?d=progs&f=p_02631

For a list of public higher education institutions go to the Career Planet’s link: http://www.careerplanet.co.za/uploads/files/4b4a12c079ed8.pdf

We hope this information will help you in starting this new chapter in your life. We would also like to stay in contact with you to see how you are progressing. However, if you do not want us to contact you please let us know. The Career Planet Team

Hoppies asks: Seun wil vir n laerskool onderwyser leer. Inligting oor studies, plekke, beurse en verblyf

Dear Hoppie Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your son wanting to be a teacher; it is a wonderfully worthwhile and rewarding profession.

For primary school education your son has two routes he needs to explore:

Complete a BEd or BED degree through a University, a University of Technology or a Private College. There are two junior school related BEd degrees:
- BEd General Education and Training (GET) Foundation Phase (from grade R to grade 3)
- BEd General Education and Training (GET) Intermediate and Senior Phase (from grade 4 to 9)

· Complete a degree (for example, BA, BSc, BCom) with teaching subjects (English, Afrikaans, history, geography, biology, physical science, mathematics, psychology, economics, accounting, drama, music, fine art, etc) followed by a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) for either general education (foundation, intermediate and senior phase). Please contact universities who offer the PGCE to determine what first degree subjects are required.

We suggest you contact the University, University of Technology or Private College directly for information regarding admissions, student residence and course content at each institution. For example, the University of Stellenbosch ( http://www.sun.ac.za/index.asp), the Cape Peninsular University of Technology (http://www.cput.ac.za/).

To find other higher institutions we suggest you access our Career Planet webpage: http://www.careerplanet.co.za/uploads/files/4b4a12c079ed8.pdf

For bursaries we suggest you contact the Financial Aid Office of the university or university of technology where your son plan to study for information on the bursaries and loans he may be eligible to apply for. They will also be able to tell you if he is eligible to apply for a loan from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (www.nsfas.org.za). While the NSFAS does not handle individual applications for funding at their offices, contact their Call Centre on 021 763 3232 for more information on Financial Aid Offices where you plan to study.Specifically look at the Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursaries at http://www.nsfas.org.za/web/view/funding/fundingoptions/funza.

To see the list of bursaries on our Career Planet website (http://www.careerplanet.co.za/_pages/bursaries). Please make sure you meet application deadline dates. The dates given are the date that the bursary scheme should receive the application, so post your application forms at least a week in advance of the due date.

We wish your son all the best in his studies. We would also like to keep in contact to see how your son is progressing. However, if you do not want us to contact you please let us know. The Career Planet Team

Kathleen asks: I matriculated in 1992 without exemption. The only formal qualification I have is a 2 year Diploma in Hospitality Management. (2005-2007). Kindly advice on what I can do to be considered studying BEd at the age of 35.

Who do I contact, what are my options? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Dear Kathleen Thank you for your feedback it is much appreciated. Well done on achieving your Diploma in Hospitality Management.

We suggest you contact the following institutions :

UNISA about their age exemption as you may be able to gain admission to a B Ed degree through this process ( explore "Do I qualify to study through unisa?" on the website (www.unisa.ac.za) . Also explore the various BEd optionsavailable: http://brochure.unisa.ac.za/brochure/showlist.aspx?d=l_2_3
Universities of Technology to find out about their old matric (Senior Certificate) admission requirements for a BEd degree. Make use of our web page to identify the university of technology closest to you:http://www.careerplanet.co.za/_pages/places_to_study

Education is definitely a very rewarding profession and much in demand in our country. We wish you all the best as you venture back into the world of academia. We would also lie to stay in contact with you to see how you are progressing. However, if you do not want us to contact you please let us know. The Career Planet Team

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