The Primary Education diploma Program aims to prepare high skilled, motivated teachers to teach in zambia’s Independent Schools and who will prepare primary-level children to achieve educational goals at the highest international standards.
The Diploma in Primary Education is one of the teacher preparation diploma programs in the School of Education at Mwimbi University. The program provides instruction and field based practicum for educators and other professionals committed to serving children in primary school.
The goal of this program is to prepare educators to teach the curriculum necessary for governmental schools in Zambia and Beyond. Accomplishment of this goal will require competent, motivated teachers who will prepare children to achieve educational goals at the highest international standards.
The online Diploma in Primary Education Course is meant for aspiring and experienced teachers who want to enter the pre and primary teaching industry. Also, entrepreneurs planning on opening large primary schools can benefit from this online course.
Gain insight into topics like educational psychology, classroom management, care and nutrition and educational administration in order to prepare yourself as effective educators.
Objectives
This program seeks to support the vision of Mwimbi University by offering high quality, learning-centered education to candidates seeking teacher certification so that they may:
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for successful teaching.
- Actively promote academic achievement for all students.
- Plan and conduct student-centered, standards-based instruction.
- Engage in ongoing research in education in zambia by teaching and modeling inquires
- Engage in ongoing research in education in zambia by using methodologies and data-informed instruction.
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 PRIMARY 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 |
