This course deals with: aims and objectives of the Physics curriculum, problems encountered in the curriculum and the teacher’s role in the curriculum development; Learning by assimilation, accommodation and construction of knowledge; Constructivist teaching approach, language usage in Physics, practical work in physics, Laboratory organization and management; A typical Physics lesson (role of teacher and pupil) and T.P. experiences.
The course is intended to equip student-teachers with content and pedagogies relevant for mathematics in the foundation phase. The content will cover the five (5) strands of mathematics for grades one to three. Methodology will cover an introduction to mathematics teaching in the foundation phase and contemporary teaching methods.
The aim of this course is to foster a comprehensive understanding of various office applications at
intermediate and advanced computer skills levels, impart practical office applications skills and point out
the important role these applications play in primary education system today. The course is also intended to
help learners become competent, responsible and critical users of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) by making efficient, effective and creative use of basic software and hardware in their everyday
classroom activities. Internet services and web tools for education are explored in this course so as to
develop learner’s essential social skills for co-operative and collaborative learning by using Information and
Technologies such as Social Media and Learning Management Systems (LMS). Learners will individually
or in groups, work on projects for classroom teaching and learning.