There is growing interest from non-teaching staff to join the teaching profession especially at higher levels of education. As part of the professionalization of teaching as a career and in line with the requirements of the Higher Education Authority in Zambia, individuals who intend to teach in higher learning institutions but do not have a teaching background, must undergo a pedagogical training in teaching methodology. It is therefore as a result of the foregoing that Mulungushi University through the School of Education has introduced this short course in teaching methodology.

The course aims to:

1. Introduce principles and practices of teaching methodology to professionals who are not teachers.
2. Prepare students for the mandatory school based teaching experience.
3. Equipping students with knowledge, skills, attitudes and attributes required of a teacher, in order to make maximum use of the teaching-learning process.

At the end of the study of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use different teaching methods, approaches and techniques
• Explain the teaching process
• Describe the practices in the teaching process
• Use entrepreneurial skills from the course to create their own employment opportunities.

• Sourcing and preparation of teaching materials
• Delivery of effective lessons
• Apply a variety of methods and techniques in teaching
• Assessment learners
• Effective management of the classroom

To be eligible for this course, candidates will need to have a recognized qualification in their specialized fields.  

The course will run for 6 months comprising intensive lectures, practical sessions and tutorial sessions, including teaching practice or school experience.

After successful completion of this course, candidates will be awarded a Mulungushi University diploma in Teaching Methodology.

1. Development of Education in Zambia – Dr Gift Kaira
2. Application of Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy in Teaching – Mr Leonard Sakakombe
3. Basic Principles, Theories and Methods of teaching – Mr Kapesha Ngulube
4. Use of ICT in teaching – Mr Brian Halubanza
5. Curriculum Studies – Dr Rachel Kabeta
6. Peer Teaching and Preparation for School Experience – Mr Kapesha Ngulube
7. Educational Management and Administration – Dr Rachel Kabeta
8. Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation – Dr Charity Meki-Kombe
9. Entrepreneurship in Education – Mr Stephen Chibangula
10. Emerging Issues in Education – Dr Rachel Kabeta
11. School Experience – Mr Kapesha Ngulube

1. Face-to-face lectures
2. Zoom and moodle interactive lectures
3. Practical attachments

Continuous Assessment          – 50%

Final Examination                   – 50%

Mulungushi University certificate will be provided