BEd · Education
BEd Basic Education
- Qualification
- BEd
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Northern
Overview
BEd Basic Education prepares you to teach children effectively and support educational development in communities across Ghana. At the University for Development Studies, the programme is especially relevant to improving access, inclusion and learning quality in northern Ghana and other underserved areas.
What you will study
You study child psychology, teaching methods, curriculum studies, literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, assessment and classroom management. Practical teaching experience develops your lesson planning, learner support, community engagement and use of inclusive educational approaches.
Career prospects
You can work as a basic school teacher, headteacher, education officer, instructional coordinator, school administrator or education project officer. Career opportunities include Ghana Education Service, private schools, NGOs, community education programmes and development organisations working in education.
Who this programme may suit
This programme suits you if you care about children, community development and equal access to education. You should be patient, adaptable, resourceful and ready to work with learners from diverse backgrounds.