The general objectives of the B. Ed. programme are to: 

• Provide degree programmes for early childhood, primary and secondary school teachers which will enable them to fulfil national educational goals
• Encourage research into social and educational issues
• Provide a student centred environment which will encourage the pursuit of academic excellence as well as high moral and ethical standards
• Strengthen the links between the classroom, the community and industry through community service and school/industry partnerships
• Facilitate continuing professional development for teachers in order to create a cadre of qualified professionals to provide academic leadership and engage in research and development activities
• Develop a wide repertoire of innovative pedagogies and multi-disciplinary competencies
•  Ensure expanded access to tertiary education for a diverse student body
• Critically examine practical experiences of teaching and learning
• Develop and deepen their practical knowledge of teaching.