Bachelor of Education (Upper Grade)
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Program Description
Bachelor of Education (Upper Grade) is a programme that prepares you to teach older primary and junior high learners effectively, with a focus on teaching methods, curriculum design, assessment, and inclusive practice. You will study subjects such as pedagogy, curriculum development, classroom management, educational assessment, child development, and basic educational technology. The course combines theory with hands-on practice, including lesson planning and supervised micro-teaching. Career paths include classroom teacher, educational administrator, curriculum developer, special education specialist, and educational consultant. This programme builds strong classroom skills and opens doors to teacher training colleges and further study. If you enjoy working with young people and want a meaningful career that shapes the future, this programme is a great start.
Aims & Objectives
Develop clear, curriculum-aligned lesson plans for upper grade learners, with at least five completed units.
Master classroom management techniques to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment during practice teaching.
Understand and apply formative and summative assessment methods to measure student progress and adapt instruction.
Create and use instructional resources, including digital materials, to support diverse learning needs.
Why Choose This Program?
Direct route to teaching careers
Prepares you with practical skills and school practice that help when applying to teacher training colleges and entry-level teaching roles.
High local demand
Ghana needs qualified teachers and special education support, giving good job prospects in schools, NGOs, and educational centres.
Hands-on learning
Includes micro-teaching and supervised practice that build confidence and real classroom experience before graduation.
Pathways to growth
Leads to further studies such as Diploma in Basic Education, Bachelor of Education, or specialist training in curriculum and special education.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Design sequenced lesson plans and unit outlines that follow the national curriculum, with clear objectives and assessment criteria.
Use formative and summative assessment tools, grade recording, and feedback strategies to monitor learner progress.
Apply routines, behavior management strategies, and inclusive practices to create productive learning environments.
Create presentations, digital resources, and use learning platforms for instruction and student assessment.
Tools & Resources
Moodle or Google Classroom
Microsoft PowerPoint or LibreOffice Impress
Google Forms or Socrative for assessments
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Heavy lesson planning workload
Meeting diverse learner needs
Tips & Advice
Use templates, prioritize key learning outcomes, and collaborate with peers to share plans.
Learn differentiated strategies, prepare simple modifications, and seek mentor feedback after lessons.
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