Early Childhood Care, Development and Junior Primary Education lay the foundation for formal Education and thus contribute to building a nation. This phase of learning is recognised internationally as an essential launching block in life. Early childhood and Junior Primary Education forms an integral part of the ‘Education for All’ agenda since it ensures a more effective transition to and integration in formal education for all Namibian children. The B. Ed ECJPE thus aims to provide aspiring educarers and teachers with a solid theoretical background and effective pedagogical skills to build a sound foundation for young Namibians
OBJECTIVES
The programme is designed to:
• Train student teachers to understand, value and treat young children with respect and value their diversity.
• Expose students to educational practice opportunities to establish theoretical underpinnings and school curriculum expectations.
• Develop effective relevant teaching strategies for all school subjects to promote learning.
• Develop a deep understanding of children and their needs through relevant action research.
• Provide students with theoretical background knowledge on holistic child development, inclusion, counseling and human classroom management skills.
WHO MAY APPLY?
This B.Ed ECJPE qualification will acknowledge former alumni of NAMCOL who have obtained the Diploma in Early Childhood and Pre Primary Education as well as new recruits who wish to obtain an education degree in the Early Childhood and Junior Primary Phase and cannot afford full time studies. The B.Ed ECJPE qualification offers an opportunity to student teachers who have a calling and have a strong desire to serve the nation through teaching young children and helping them achieve a good chance at success.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must have at least 25 points in the five subjects on the NSSCO/AS level, including English with a minimum D Grade OR
• Applicants who are graduates of NAMCOL’s Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CECD)
• Applicants who are graduates from the NAMCOL Diploma in Early Childhood and Development (DECPPE) or any other equivalent relevant qualification
ASSESSMENT
• The assessment process comprises assignments which form continuous assessment over the course of a Semester or year and count as a
Continuous Assessment (CA) year/Semester mark, allowing Semester students to qualify for an examination if they have at least 50%.
• Some modules will be based on practical work (photographed or done during compulsory tutorial sessions) plus assignments only, such as
Educational Practice and Integrated Arts while other modules will have a final examination paper written.
• First Aid will be certified separately.
• Lecturers are expected to provide guiding and informative feedback on assignments. Assignments and examination papers will be moderated
as well as a selection of the marked scripts.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
This is a four-year programme and students are supported through contact sessions.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The programme consists of 43 modules. See the table below for names of the modules. The B. Ed Degree offered over four years looks as follows:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Religious and Moral Education | 13. Theories of Learning in Early Childhood and Junior Primary Education (Western and African perspective) |
26. Holistic Child Development Milestones and Needs |
36. Educational Research Methodology |
| 2. English Language Competence I | 14. Pre-Numeracy Development (ECD) | 27. Inclusive Education for Child Development and Learning Challenges |
37. Guidance and Counseling of young children |
| 3. Basic Mathematics for ECD/Junior Primary Educators I | 15. Pre-Literacy and Language Development (ECD) | 28. Numeracy Intervention | 38. Educational Leadership and Management I |
| 4. Introduction to Computers | 16. Physical Development and Motor Skills | 29. English Language Competence III (Professional User) |
39. First Aid |
| 5. Integrated Creative and Visual Arts | 17. English as Second Language | 30. Project Based Learning | 40. Educational Practice III |
| 6. Integrated Environmental Awareness ECD |
18. Namibian Language as Medium of Instruction (Mother Tongue) | 31. Reading and Writing intervention |
41. Guidance and Counselling of Young Children |
| 7. English Language Competence II (Independent User) |
19. Educational practice 1A | 32. Curriculum Development and Science of Teaching | 42. Educational Management II |
| 8. Professional and Educational Orientation |
20. Mathematics & Numeracy Education (Grade 1-3) | 33. History, Policies and Standards in ECE | 43. Research Project |
| 9. Basic Math for ECD/Junior Primary Educators II |
21. Literacy & Language Education (Grade 1-3) | 34. Project-Based Learning | |
| 10. Introduction Computers | 22. Physical Development and Motor Skills (Grade 1-3) | 35. Educational Practice II | |
| 11. Integrated Music and Drama Development |
23. English as Second Language | ||
| 12. Integrated Environmental Education JPE |
24. Namibian Language as Medium of Instruction (mother tongue) |
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| 25. Educational practice 1B |
Contact:
Our Banking Details:
Bank Windhoek
Katutura Branch
Acc:114 114 3101
Cheque Account
Reference: Student number
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2023
SEMESTER 1
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off 690.00 data fee is charged with registation for 10G of data each month for the whole year.
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2021
SEMESTER 2
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, The remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.
NOTE:
The fees of this programme will be annouced at a later stage.
