Early Childhood Development
Early childhood offers a critical window of opportunity to shape the trajectory of a child’s holistic development and build a foundation for their future. Providing early childhood development (ECD) interventions to all young children and families is one of the most powerful and cost-effective equalizers we have at our disposal, to ensure that the most vulnerable children can reach their full potential. This programme is aimed to cover ECD to Grade 2. This course emphasizes on the acquisition of the foundational skills for learning.
Theory of Early Childhood Development
The Theory of Early Childhood Development (ECD) curriculum consists of several key components to ensure comprehensive understanding and effective teaching practices. These components include:
- Aspects of human development
- Theories of learning
- Theories of motivation
- Theories of attachment
- Temperaments
- Philosophy and its branches
- African Traditional Education
- Indigenous Knowledge System
- History of Education in Zimbabwe
- Contemporary Philosophical perspectives in Education
- Philosophy for Children
- Sociological perspectives
- Culture
- Socialisation
- Social stratification
- Contemporary issues
- Children living in different contexts
- Leadership theories and styles
- Organisational Practices
- Decision making and problem solving processes
- ECD centres
- Caregivers Infant Toddler Programme
Languages & Humanities
The Languages & Humanities program encompasses several essential elements to guarantee thorough comprehension and proficient teaching practices. These elements include:
Maths and Science
The Maths, Science, and Agriculture curriculum consists of several key components, each designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary for academic and practical success in these interrelated fields. These components include:
It allows a student teacher to develop knowledge , competences and disaster risk reduction management skills that are relevant to the study and practice of Environmental Science.
Practicals
Practicals encompass several key components essential for effective teaching and learning. These components include: