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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
NO. OF CREDITS |
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EDUC5010 |
Fundamentals of Education |
4.0 |
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EDUC5010: FUNDAMENTALS OF EDUCATION The course examines some of the core concepts, ideas and intellectual tools from Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology to help prospective teachers explore the fundamental issues, dilemmas and problems in education. The course seeks to develop in students a multi-disciplinary perspective in understanding the processes of education and their impact on teaching and learning. The course exposes students to debates that deal with issues and dilemmas in education such as education, indoctrination, moral and values in education, challenges teachers face as professionals and globalization and its impact on education. |
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EDUC5011 |
Nature and Practice of the Discipline |
4.0 |
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EDUC5011: NATURE AND PRACTICE OF THE DISCIPLINE This course is focuses on the actual classroom pedagogy, communication and assessment related to the teaching of the specialized subjects. Teachers will be assigned to specialist groups which will be led by Discipline specialists. There will be opportunities for group and individualized attention as the teachers examine their role as the model and manager of the subject discipline in their respective secondary school environment. The course will integrate the examination and evaluation of the syllabus, curriculum and the prevailing learning and teaching theories. Teachers will be required to examine their classroom practice and evaluate how it aligns to the various levels of learners. This will encourage students to reflect on their teaching strengths and learning styles. This course will seek to assist teachers to understand and apply the content of the curriculum in their respective area of specialization, emphasizing best practices to plan and deliver the modules of the various areas. There will also be a focus on developing research skills in the area of specialization. |
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RESH5010 |
Research in Education |
4.0 |
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RESH5010: RESEARCH IN EDUCATION This course covers basic concepts of educational research, ethics in research and the role of review boards in research. The major theories that underpin quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research will be discussed so that learners will develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each paradigm. Participants will develop skills in conducting research including: writing problem statements, evaluating research articles, writing literature reviews, formulating research questions and hypotheses, selecting appropriate research designs, selecting the research site, the participants as well as appropriate ways for gathering, analysing, interpreting and presenting the data. Research will be directed to instructional technology. |
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PRAC5001 |
Professional Practice I: Teachers’ Work |
4.0 |
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RAC5001: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I: TEACHERS’ WORK I This course, Professional Practice I: Teachers’ Work, isthe firstof thetwo practicumcourses planned for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education. It includes fundamental aspects in initial teacher preparation, and it seeks to develop knowledge and competencies which are necessary for participants to engage in classroom teaching. |
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