Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Inclusive Education

This programme will develop a sound knowledge of the historical and philosophical principles which underlie the current South African education system and a critical, academic perspective of the processes of learning, teaching, and the curriculum as well as the dynamic interplay that occurs between them. It will ensure a coherent and critical understanding of the scope, principles and policies underlying teaching and learning as well as educational support as inclusionary practices in the classroom. It develops students’ professional expertise in the inclusive aspect of current education praxes and will foster progressive thinking in students regarding the field of inclusive education. It will develop a cadre of educators with a wider and deeper understanding of the transformation of education in terms of shifting discourses from the concept of “special needs” to addressing systemic barriers and worldviews that prohibit equal access to quality education for all learners.

The programme will examine interventions aimed at increasing the participation of those learners who are marginalised from the culture and curriculum of the school because of differences. It will play a vital role in the establishment of an inclusive ethos in education and teachers in practice will be well equipped to identify and provide support within a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach. Students will be able to reflect critically on their own practice within a variety of theoretical and philosophical perspectives that link to the South African context. Consequently, the programme will contribute to both the development of the leadership in the field of education and the competence required for independent and collaborative research at higher levels.

 

FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES 

Completion of the BEdHons (Inclusive Education) qualification meets the minimum entry requirements for a 180 credit NQF Level 9 Master of Education / Master of Educational Psychology degree. 

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

Out of sight does not equal out of mind at STADIO! We have a dedicated distance-learning support team whose sole job it is to assist our remote students with their needs.

Many students may live and work at a distance away from campuses that may make it difficult to attend all the lectures and support sessions offered.  However, although the interactions may take place at a physical distance, they will be virtually close. This will occur via the video feeds of lectures (as explained above) and in digital format on the STADIO Faculty of Education’s Learning Management System (Moodle (ECI). We have now set up learning centres in selected regions where we have a large student community. These learning centres will allow students to engage with each other and a learning centre manager. Students will be able to access the internet in order to participate in our livestreams and the live webinar lectures

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HONOURS) IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ARE:

 

• The STADIO Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching, Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching or Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching qualification; OR

• An appropriate Bachelor degree and a recognised professional teaching qualification;   OR

• A professional teaching qualification(s) as well as an Advanced Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education.

In addition, applicants will be required to submit a Reflective Writing Task with their application.