The Department of Educational Foundation offers focused disciplinary learning, the foundations of education including general pedagogical learning, fundamental learning and situational learning spread across the phases of learning.

The focus of the department is to develop teachers that are well prepared for general pedagogical learning, about principles, practices and methods of teaching; as well as knowledge of the varied situations, context and environments of education prevailing policy, political and organisational contexts. ​Our aim as a department, which provides training for learning in context, is learning about context including an understanding of the complex and differentiated nature of learning to work in nuanced ways in confronting diverse challenges.

Possible careers: Educator/Lecturer, School Inspector, Representative of Department of Education, Life-Skills Facilitator, Guidance Counsellor, School Principal.

Contact Details:

HOD: Dr MN Morake
Email: morakeMN@tut.ac.za

Departmental Administrator: Ms BP Rampedi

Email: rampediBP@tut.ac.za or educationalfoundation@tut.ac.za
Tel: 012 382 9938

Office: Building 17-109, Faculty of Humanities, Soshanguve North Campus                                                                    Aubrey Matlala Road, Block H, Soshanguve, 0152

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Programmes offered within the Department have professional recognition through their emphasis on close working links with business, industry, and other professions. ​At the same time, however, they emphasize the importance of a solid base of general skills and knowledge through a carefully designed core curriculum that connects with changes taking place within education sector locally and globally as well as sensitive to the needs and requirements of sector and the labour market.

The undergraduate programmes of the department consist of the following BEd streams: Science (Mathematics, Physical Science and Life science), Consumer Studies (Hospitality, Mathematical Literacy) and Business (Accounting, Economics and Business Management). The postgraduate programmes include Honours’, Master’s and Doctoral programmes in MSBE. As a way to ensure that, our students meet the demands of the world of work they are also challenged to extend and enhance themselves intellectually, academically and professionally.

Possible careers for the degrees: Educator/Lecturer, School Inspector, Representative of Department of Education, Life-Skills Facilitator, Guidance Counsellor.

Contact Details:

HOD: Prof MP Rankhumise
Email: RankhumiseMP@tut.ac.za

Departmental Administrator: Ms P Kgokane
Email:  KgokaneP@tut.ac.zaor msbe@tut.ac.za  
Tel: 012 382 9405

Office: Building 50, Room G20, Faculty of Humanities, Soshanguve North Campus, Aubrey Matlala Road, Block H, Soshanguve, 0152

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Our aim as a department, which provides training for formative years is to nurture young minds through well-prepared teachers. The Department of Primary Education entails the preparation of teachers for the General Education and Training (GET) phases on the NQF.  It compromises of two qualifications, which are the B.Ed. Foundation Phase (Grade R-3) and the B.Ed. Intermediate/Senior Phase (Grade 4-9).

The focus of the department is to develop teachers that are well prepared for reflective classroom practise through innovative methodologies. This includes Assessment for Learning and self-regulatory learning. ​Furthermore, our approach promotes active learning and learner centeredness in preparation for critical-independent thinking.

Possible careers: Educator/Lecturer, School Inspector, Representative of Department of Education, Life-Skills Facilitator, Guidance Counsellor.

Contact Details:

HOD: Dr JT Mthembu
Email: mthembuJT@tut.ac.za

Departmental Administrator: Ms P Nkgoatau
Email: nkgoatauP@tut.ac.za 
Tel: 012 382 9382

Office: Building 24, Room 124, Faculty of Humanities, Soshanguve North Campus, Aubrey Matlala Road, Block H, Soshanguve, 0152

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Technology and Vocational Education entail a study of various aspects of Education specialisations including, but not limited to, Technology Education, Electrical Technology, Civil Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design, Computer Application Technology, Computer science, Educational Technology, TVET, Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training (ACET) etc. In other words, it provides the art and science of teaching conversant by research and community engagement.  Our students are carefully selected to be future teachers of technology in the country.

Possible careers for the diplomas: Childcare (Infant and Toddlers), Elder Care, Elementary Teacher (Teach Adult About Food and Nutrition), Dress Making/Sewing/Fashion Design, Caterers/Baking, Pottery, Interior Designing, Marketing Consumer Product Within the Community, Working in Family and Community Service Agencies, Community Service Worker, Financial Consultant.

Possible careers for the degrees: Educator/Lecturer, School Inspector, Representative of Department of Education, Life-Skills Facilitator, Guidance Counsellor

Contact Details:

HOD: Dr SD Khoza
Email: KhozaSD@tut.ac.za

Departmental Administrator: Ms T Gaeonale
Email: gaeonaleT@tut.ac.za or tve@tut.ac.za
Tel: 012 382 9391

Office: Building 21, Room 111, Faculty of Humanities, Soshanguve North Campus, Aubrey Matlala Road, Block H, Soshanguve, 0152

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