Post Graduate Diploma In Education (Teaching)

6:13 AM

The Post Graduate Diploma In Education (Teaching) at Tumaini University - Iringa University College is a one year residential programme.

OBJECTIVES
The Post Graduate Diploma In Education (Teaching) has the following specific objectives:
Enable students to broaden and deepen their general academic knowledge and specific subject knowledge so that they may:
 
  • Be well informed of current academic scholarship.
  • Use research and observation findings for ongoing educational enhancement.
  • Relate and communicate educational concepts and academic scholarship to their students.
  • Apply ICT knowledge to perform education administration at school.
Equip candidates with knowledge of theories, skills, and tools of teaching and learning so that they may:
  • Implement a variety of effective teaching strategies.
  • Develop personal philosophy of education, and
  • Understand the cognitive development of their students.
Instill high standards of professional conduct and a sense of teaching as a vacation among candidates so that they may:
  • Value continuing education and ongoing personal improvement.
  • Communicate the spirit of good citizenship and sacrifice for the good of the nation.
  • Abide by the teacher professional code of conduct.

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Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)

6:01 AM

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed-Mathematics) at Tumaini University - Iringa University College is a three year programme of training for secondary school teachers in the specialized areas of education, mathematics, computer use, and English proficiency.

OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) has the following objectives:
Enable students to study in depth and understand mathematics so that they may:

  • Relate and communicate mathematics concepts to secondary school learners.
  • Attain expertise in current mathematics education research.
  • Use research and observation findings for ongoing inquiry in the field of mathematics education.
Equip student with knowledge of theories of teaching and learning so that they may:
  • Consider the cognitive development of their students when planning for mathematics instruction.
  • Design and teach effective mathematics lessons.
  • Implement a variety of effective strategies to teach mathematics concepts.
  • Develop a personal philosophy of mathematics education.
Provide students with skills to use computers so that they may:
  • Use computer programmes for mathematical problem solving.
  • Create teaching and learning materials for mathematics instruction.
  • Teach basic computer use to secondary school teachers and learners.
  • Utilize research tools available on the internet to enhance their teaching and learning of mathematics.
  • Maintain individual computers and LAN's.
Give students a solid background in reading, writing, and speaking English so that they may:
  • Communicate mathematics concepts clearly to secondary school learners.
  • Utilize available research tools for continued education in mathematics and mathematics instruction.
  • Assist secondary school learners with their English fluency.
Instill high standard of professional conduct and a sense of teaching as a vacation among students so that they may:
  • Provide a good example in their work habits and diligence.
  • Communicate the spirit of good citizenship and sacrifice for the good of the nation.
  • Display a commitment to good moral conduct.
  • Value continuing education and ongoing personal improvement.

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Masters Of Education (Arts)

5:38 AM

The aim of the M. Ed (Arts) degree programme is to produce graduates equipped with improved quality of professional skills who can be deployed in various fields of education. Graduates of M. Ed (Arts) degree programme will have opportunities in secondary schools as heads, teacher training tutors or principles and lecturers in Universities in relevant education courses.

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
The master of education programme comprises four semesters covering a two year period. Each year starts from September. The first three semesters will be for course work and preparartion of dissertation while the fourth semester will be devoted for research work leading writing a Dissertation based on an educational issues.

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Bachelor of Arts With Education

5:25 AM

The Bachelor of Arts With Education (B.ED-Arts) at Tumaini University - Iringa University College is a three year programme of training for secondary school teachers in the specialized area of education, Kiswahili, English, Geography, and History.

OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Arts With Education has the following objectives:

  1. To equip students with modern methods of teaching so that they can effectively teach the subjects they have specialized to students
  2. To produce qualified teachers who will be able to teach two subjects out of Kiswahili, English, Geography, and History.
  3. To equip the teacher trainees with knowledge and expertise so that they may have multidimensional capacities in teaching subjects in their area of specialization.
  4. To develop a comprehension theories of Education and how these theories are applied to teaching.
  5. To instill in all students a sense of appreciating the teaching professions so that they may be ready to serve.

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Post Graduate Diploma In Education (Administration)

5:06 AM

The Post Graduate Diploma in Education is a one-year programme designed to prepare first-degree holders become effective administrators. Students are trained in all areas of school administration, including school organization, economic project administration, budgeting, financial management and procurement, accounting, computer operations, staff development, curriculum planning, and above all, personal leadership skills and professional accountability.

OBJECTIVES
The Post Graduate Diploma In Education (Administration) has the following objectives:
Give administrators experience using accounting and business administration skills so that they can:
  • Supervise basic bookkeeping including payroll and accounting receivable.
  • Prepare and balance a school system's budget.
  • Develop alternative revenue sources.
  • Forecast students enrollment and staff needs.
Present administrators with knowledge about organizational behavior and principles of management so that they can:
  • Understand how personality influences organizational structures.
  • Utilize effective leadership approaches and apply conflict management techniques.
  • Understand basic management functions.
Prepare administrators to make personnel decisions so that:
  • Recruit, screen, and interview new teachers and support personnel.
  • Supervise and evaluate teachers and support personnel.
  • Provide continuing education opportunities for teachers and supportive personnel.
Provide administrators with skills to use computers so that they can:
  • Use word-processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Utilize research tools available on the internet.
Instill high standards of professional conduct in administrators so that they can:
  • Provide a good example in their work and diligence.
  • Display a commitment to good moral conduct.
  • Value continuing education and ongoing personal improvement.
  • Communicate the spirit of good citizenship and sacrifice for the good of the nation.

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Department of Education

3:59 AM

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The Department of Education was created to address the critical problem of a shortage of qualified teachers and administrators, which is facing Tanzania. Quality Revitalization of Tanzania schools will depend on several essential factors, including improved teacher training, and provision for management training of school heads. The programmes offered by the Department of Education are designed to provide educators a solid foundation of knowledge in their area of specialization, and enhanced proficiency in computer use. The greatest strength of the programmes however, is the practical application of academic knowledge. Student teachers enrolled in these programmes will have opportunities to observe, model, and practice new approaches of learning/teaching throughout their course of study. The Department of Education prepares students to become effective teachers and administrators with the knowledge, skills, and appropriate attitudes needed to improve the quality of education in Tanzania.
The programmes offered by the Department of Education are;
  • Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Arts with Education
  • Bachelor of Education (Christian Education)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Administration)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Teaching)
  • Masters in Education
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