The Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme at mwimbi university is designed to produce specialized teachers who can work in different early childhood institutions that are on increase, child focused NGOs, and in any other area that requires Early Childhood education related skills. The attainment of Diploma in ECE may also be used as entry qualifications to degree programmes. Students seeking advanced degrees may benefit from this Diploma programme because they may better be prepared for further study in a wide range of disciplines.
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education is aimed at preparing learners to meet the demands and challenges of the teaching profession at childcare centres and preschool’s for both public and private sectors. It is structured to enable graduates to acquire competencies in identifying the teaching and learning approaches for young children, and to be reflectively and professionally engaged in teaching-learning processes and experiences, curriculum planning, and aspects of management.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme requires the completion of 90 credit hours. The type of study for this programme is Coursework which means students has to complete all the core courses before registering for Graduation
PROGRAM: DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FACULTY: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DURATION: 3 YEARS
| YEAR 1 |
SEMESTER 1 |
|
| CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDIT |
| Mu1101 | Communication Skills |
4 |
| Mu1102 |
Sociology Of Education |
4 |
| Mu1103 | Psychology Of Education |
4 |
| Mu1104 |
Introduction To Computers |
3 |
| YEAR 1 |
SEMESTER 2 |
|
| CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDIT |
| MU1201 | Literacy And Languages |
4 |
| MU1202 | Entrepreneurship Studies |
4 |
| MU1203 | Educational Technology Studies |
3 |
| MU1204 | Curriculum Development Studies |
4 |
| YEAR 2 |
SEMESTER 1 |
|
| CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDIT |
| MU2101 | Expressive Arts |
4 |
| MU2102 | Special Education |
3 |
| MU2103 | Teaching Methods |
4 |
| MU2104 | Mathematics Education |
4 |
| YEAR 2 |
SEMESTER 2 |
|
| CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDIT |
| MU2201 | Social Studies |
4 |
| MU2202 | Integrated Science |
4 |
| MU2203 | Teaching Practice Experience I |
3 |
| MU2204 | History And Philosophy Of Education |
4 |
| YEAR 3 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME |
CREDIT |
| MU3101 | Home Economics |
4 |
| MU3102 | Guidance and Counseling |
4 |
| MU3103 | Teaching Practice Experience II |
3 |
| MU3104 | Classroom Management and Supervision |
4 |
| YEAR 3 |
SEMESTER 2 |
|
| CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDIT |
| MU3201 | Gender Studies |
3 |
| MU3202 | Zambian Languages |
4 |
| MU3203 | Introduction To Educational Research |
4 |
| MU3204 | Educational Management And Leadership |
4 |
Note:
Industrial attachment is a mandatory unit for students taking Undergraduate Programs in school of Business and Management, school of Agriculture, school of humanities and social sciences and school of Education. The unit draws an extra fee of ZMK 2,500
BANK DETAILS:
| BANK NAME: ZANACO ACCOUNT NAME: MWIMBI UNIVERSITY LIMITED | ||
| BANK | BRANCH | ACCOUNT NUMBER |
| ZANACO | Cairo Road Business Centre | 5844760500185 |
| Branch Sort Code: | 010040 | |
| Swift Code | ZNCOZMLU |
