List of Courses Offered at United College of Education 2022/2023 | Official List of All Courses Offered at United College of Education is released for 2022/2023 academic year.
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List of Courses Offered at United College of Education
Below is the full list of courses offered at United College of Education:
1.1 Philosophy of Education
Key components of the area of study are:-Introduction to Philosophy of Education; components of Philosophy; the foundations of modern education; the history of education in Zimbabwe; comparative education systems; modern educational issues; population education; curriculum issues.
1.2 Psychology of Education
Key components of the area of study are:-Introduction to Psychology of Education; child development; cognitive and language development; personality development; moral development; special needs education; guidance and counseling.
1.3 Sociology of Education
Key components of the area of study are:-Introduction to Sociology of Education; culture and socialization; social institutions; deviance and delinquency; social stratification and social mobility; contemporary issues.
1.4 Curriculum Studies
Key components of the area of study are:-Introduction to Curriculum Studies; foundations of curriculum; models of Curriculum Design; curriculum evaluation; curriculum change and innovation.
1.5 Educational Management
Key components of the area of study are:-Introduction to Educational Management; administrative theories; the school as an organization; leadership in Educational Structure
2 Main Study
The aim of Main Study is to produce a student who is knowledgeable and skilled in the operations of a particular subject at a higher level , that is, at first year university level, so that they are able to act as resource persons and offer a more specialized services in the schools. The course is offered for the pre-service Course. Students are expected to choose one subject for specialization from any of the following area:-
2.1 Humanities
2.1.1 Religious and Moral Studies
The subject area is concerned with the development of an understanding of religion and morality as fundamental areas of human experience. This will enable students to explore the nature and meaning of existence in relation to religions.
The subject covers some of the following aspects:-Introduction to religion; Old Testament; New Testament; Christianity and theology in Africa; world religions; ethical and moral issues; non-religious interpretations of life; and religious scholars.
2.1.2 Social Studies
The subject intends to expose students to an in-depth study of the social, economic and political environment, and also help them to appreciate issues of interdependence within the global village.
Some of the topics covered are:-Introduction to Social Studies; human organization; the political environment; population studies; national and international economics; development studies; natural resources and ecosystems; settlement studies and contemporary issues.
2.2 Languages
2.2.1 ChiShona
The subject seeks to develop an awareness and appreciation of ChiShona language as a system, promote original writing and critical thinking through the study of African and Zimbabwean literature as well as creative writing.
Some topics covered by the subject are as follows:-Literature;- poetry; drama; novel; practical criticism. ChiShona language structure;Creative writing; Aspects of the VaShona culture.
2.2.2 English
The subject aims at helping the student develop linguistic and literary proficiency in English. Some of the topics covered are:-Literature;- main genres in literature; literary texts. Language;- the nature of English language; language functions and syntactical appropriacy; logic; discourse analysis; study skills; creative writing; parts of speech; language registers; direct and indirect speech; speech acts and error analysis.
2.2.3 IsiNdebele
The subject enables students to understand in detail language aspects in IsiNdebele. Some of topics covered are:-
Social aspects;- origins of the Ndebele and their language; knowledge and enrichment on the Ndebele as a nation; culture; religion; proverbs; riddles; dances and songs.
Ndebele Grammar:- phonetic sounds in Ndebele; quantification; ideophones; aspects of foreign verbs in Ndebele; tenses.
Historical Aspects:- prose and songs; proverbs ; poetic praises; changes in language over the years. Novels;Plays; Poetry.
2.3 Practical Subjects
2.3.1 Art and Design
The subject seeks to adequately prepare student teachers to become knowledgeable and versatile by equipping them with relevant practical skills and attitudes to enable them to realize their full potential in the development and sustenance of quality art education in Zimbabwe. The subject covers some of the following topics:-General theory of Art; Zimbabwe Art; schools of Art; textiles; the design process; graphic design; drawing; painting; print making; sculpture and pottery
2.3.2 Home Economics
The subject aims to prepare student teachers to become self-reliant and self-sufficient by equipping them with functional skills and concepts for sustainable development.
Some of the topics covered are :-
Fashion and Fabrics:- garment construction; fibres and fabrics and craftwork.
Food and Nutrition:- food preparation; meal planning and food choice.
Home and Family Care:- immunity; principles and elements of design.
2.3.3 Music and Dance
The subject aims to help students acquire theoretical and practical competence in African and world music.
Some of the topics covered are:-
Interpretation of the staff notation up to the equivalence of grade 5 Associate Board of Royal School of Music; voice; introduction to ethnomusicology; instrument playing, that is organology, solo and ensemble mbira or marimba playing, piano or guitar , recorder for solo or with accompaniment.
2.3.4 Physical Education
The aim of the subject is to produce expert sports personnel, one who can bring about sports culture in a given community.
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