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Diploma in Primary Education

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Diploma

3 Years

Overview

Equipping future educators with the knowledge and skills for effective primary school teaching



Detailed Description

The Diploma in Primary Education is a three-year program designed to prepare competent teachers for primary schools. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical teaching skills to produce well-rounded educators capable of handling the Zambian primary school curriculum. Graduates of this program will be equipped to teach all subjects in the primary school curriculum with special emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and integrated science. The program includes teaching practice sessions in partner schools to give students hands-on experience. This qualification is recognized by the Teaching Council of Zambia and graduates are eligible for registration as professional teachers upon completion.



Program Structure

Educational Psychology And Sociology of Education(Year 1)
History and Philosophy of Education(Year 1)
Information Communication Technology(Year 1)
Literacy and Languages Education I(Year 1)
Mathematics Education I(Year 1)
Social Studies Education I(Year 1)
Technology Studies Education I(Year 1)
Integrated Science Education I(Year 1)
Expressive Arts Education I(Year 1)
Special Education Guidance and Counselling(Year 2)
Theory and Practice of Education(Year 2)
Education Research Methods (Research Proposal)(Year 2)
Teaching Practice(Year 2)
Literacy and Languages Education II(Year 2)
Mathematics Education II(Year 2)
Expressive Arts Education II(Year 2)
Social Studies Education II(Year 2)
Technology Studies Education II(Year 2)
Integrated Science Education II(Year 2)
Education Management and Administration(Year 3)
Entrepreneurship Education(Year 3)
Education Research Methods (Research Report)(Year 3)
Teaching Practice(Year 3)
Literacy and Languages Education III(Year 3)
Mathematics Education III(Year 3)
Expressive Arts Education III(Year 3)
Social Studies Education III(Year 3)
Technology Studies Education III(Year 3)
Integrated Science Education III(Year 3)