Answer to Question #225886 in English for Mpho

Question

4.2.1 Do you think that the minimum requirements for teacher education are realistic given your

understanding of the South African school context?

Answer 1

Yes. In south Africa,one may follow one of two routes in becoming a teacher, namely: a four-year Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.); a three-or four-year Bachelor's degree, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Once completed, both routes lead to classification as a professionally qualified teacher.