Diploma in Primary Teaching
Objectives
The Diploma in Primary Teaching Course provides an intensive and highly challenging programme that equips student teachers with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to become primary teachers. The qualification covers theories related to child development, pedagogical approaches appropriate for primary education as well as content areas that are necessary to teach in primary schools.
Apart from this, student teachers would also gain valuable practical experiences in primary classrooms and relate theory to practice as they work with experienced teachers. Therefore, the knowledge, and skills developed through the course would enable students to develop the essential skills of communication, planning, teaching and assessment that teachers will need in practice.
Modules
- Essential English
- Essential Mathematics
- Essential Science
- Essential Social Studies
- English for further studies and study skills
- Developmental psychology
- Instructional Psychology
- Teaching Primary English
- Teaching Primary Mathematics
- Teaching Primary Science
- Teaching Primary Social Studies
- Teaching Primary Creative Arts
- Teaching Primary Health and Physical Education
- Teaching and Learning Studies
- Classroom Management
- Primary Field studies: Practicum I
- Primary Field studies: Practicum II
Duration
:
24 Months
Monthly Fees
:
MRF 1950/=
MQA Approved.
- Completion of O/L with 3 pass OR
- MNQF Level 3 Qualification
- 18 years old and completion of basic education and 1 year work experience OR
- Completion of sechondary schooling and completion of foundation Study at MNQF Level 3
