FACULTY OF EDUCATION - DR DJ HLALELE Vision A Faculty that affirms the dignity of its students, its staff and the community with which it engages, and draws on their diversity as a source of strength. The Faculty is recognised nationally and internationally for its scholarship and for its contextualised understanding of education. The Faculty visibly contributes to the social transformation of the broader society.

Mission The Faculty will: Promote scholarship that deepens the understanding of education in its local, national and international context Engage in the development of pre-service and in-service teachers, who are characterised by a strong theoretical grounding, relevant skills and a commitment to serve the community Develop its capacity by strengthening the links between its teaching, research and community engagement Enable access in ways that overcome the barriers posed by social inequality

Programmes:

The following initial teacher education- and upgrading programmes are offered:

o BEd (FET phase)

o BEd (Pre-school and Foundation phase) - To commence in 2011

o Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

o Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE)

o BEd Hons