Programme Description
The main aim of this programme is to prepare teachers and teacher educators for secondary schools and teacher colleges. Students under this programme are expected to take courses in one major and minor teaching subject in the relevant field, and educational courses. Learning modalities will include lectures, independent reading, seminar presentations, practical assignments and teaching practice. Continuous assessment will include written tests, classroom assignments, seminar presentations, micro-teaching, and project work. In addition, stakeholders (heads of institutions, senior teachers/staff) will be consulted during teaching practice to give external assessment to students. Also, students will be given 131 opportunities to evaluate the courses as they go through.
Learning Outcomes
- Competencies in teaching Science subjects.
- Ability in the use of appropriate pedagogy.
- Willingness and ability to advance professionally.
- Ability to support learners with special needs.
Programme Structure
Semester One
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| IT 111 |
Introduction to Information Technology |
Core |
7.5 |
| FE 111 |
Principles of Education |
Core |
7.5 |
| DS 102 |
Development Perspectives |
Core |
7.5 |
| LG 102 |
Communication Skills |
Core |
7.5 |
Semester 2
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| ME 121 |
Introduction to Educational Management and School Administration |
Core |
7.5 |
| SE 121 |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
Core |
7.5 |
| SC 121 |
Introduction to Methods of Teaching and Learning Science and Mathematics |
Core |
7.5 |
| CE 121 |
Classroom Management Skills |
Core |
7.5 |
Semester One
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| CE 122 |
First Year Teaching Practice |
Core |
1E+1 |
| CE 211 |
Principles of Curriculum Development and Evaluation |
Core |
7.5 |
| CE 212 |
Educational Media and Technology |
Core |
7.5 |
Semester 2
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| CE 221 |
Pedagogy in Teacher Education |
Core |
7.5 |
| CE 223 |
Project Based Learning |
Core |
7.5 |
| CE 227 |
Applied Mathematics for Non-Mathematics Science Students Option |
Other |
7.5 |
Semester One
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| CE 222 |
Second Year Teaching Practice |
Core |
1E+1 |
| CE 311 |
Research Methods in Curriculum Innovations |
Core |
7.5 |
| SE 311 |
Educational Measurement and Evaluation |
Core |
7.5 |
| SC 313 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Science Education |
Core |
7.5 |
Semester 2
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| FE 324 |
Professionalism and Ethics in Education |
Core |
7.5 |
| SE 321 |
Educational and Career Guidance and Counseling |
Core |
7.5 |
| CE 321 |
Guideline for Research Project Work Implementation |
Core |
1E+1 |
| SC 321 |
Contemporary Issues in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education |
Core |
1E+1 |
