Bilingual Education for Diversity Access (BEDA)
The BEd Honours programme in Bilingual Education for Diversity Access (BEDA) is a specialized part-time qualification designed for educators committed to promoting inclusive, multilingual education where diverse languages gain equal access to high-level knowledge. Based in Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, this programme provides educators with a critical foundation in bilingual education principles, enhancing both teaching skills and cultural competency.
Program Structure
This two-year program is thoughtfully designed to accommodate the schedules of working educators, providing a total of twenty-five in-person contact days across the duration of the program. These days are organized into intensive, five-day attendance periods, strategically spread throughout the year to balance with professional commitments.
Each immersive, week-long session offers a rich learning experience, with workshops, lectures, and collaborative group activities that foster hands-on learning and active engagement. These sessions are structured to provide educators with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that they can immediately apply in their classrooms. Between these contact sessions, students complete assignments that reinforce classroom insights, allowing them to integrate theory with real-time classroom applications.
It is important to note that the twenty-five contact days are dedicated exclusively to coursework and do not include examination days, ensuring focused learning and in-depth engagement throughout the programme. The design of this programme allows educators to participate fully without compromising their professional obligations, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to advance their expertise while continuing their work in education.
Attendance Requirements
The BEDA program is conducted exclusively in person; attendance at all contact sessions is mandatory to ensure comprehensive learning and active participation in group activities. Likewise, timely submission of all assignments is compulsory to progress through the program. This hands-on approach ensures that students fully benefit from the program’s collaborative and experiential learning model, as they develop skills and strategies for fostering diversity through bilingual education.
Location
Held at our Makhanda campus, this program offers students a unique opportunity to engage directly with faculty and peers while accessing the resources of a vibrant educational community in the Eastern Cape.
By blending bilingual education principles with practical application, the BEd Honours programme seeks to realise diversity and access in teaching practices, and ensuring that diverse languages receive equal access to high-level knowledge and contribute to a more inclusive educational landscape.
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