<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>???? Diploma in Primary Teaching – Year by Year Breakdown</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>---</div><div><br></div><div>Year 1 – Foundations of Teaching</div><div><br></div><div>Core Courses:</div><div><br></div><div>Philosophy of Education – introduction to purpose and values of education.</div><div><br></div><div>Psychology of Education – child development, learning theories, motivation.</div><div><br></div><div>Sociology of Education – role of education in society, culture, and community.</div><div><br></div><div>Curriculum Studies – understanding curriculum design and implementation.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Subject Teaching Methods:</div><div><br></div><div>Methods of Teaching English</div><div><br></div><div>Methods of Teaching Mathematics</div><div><br></div><div>Methods of Teaching Integrated Science</div><div><br></div><div>Methods of Teaching Social &amp; Development Studies</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Support Courses:</div><div><br></div><div>Communication &amp; Study Skills</div><div><br></div><div>Introduction to ICT in Education</div><div><br></div><div>Guidance &amp; Counselling Basics</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>---</div><div><br></div><div>Year 2 – Professional Growth &amp; Subject Mastery</div><div><br></div><div>Professional Studies:</div><div><br></div><div>Assessment &amp; Evaluation – tools, techniques, record keeping.</div><div><br></div><div>Inclusive &amp; Special Education – teaching learners with disabilities and special needs.</div><div><br></div><div>Classroom &amp; Behaviour Management – discipline, organization, lesson planning.</div><div><br></div><div>Educational Research Basics – simple research skills for teachers.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Subject Teaching Methods (continued):</div><div><br></div><div>Teaching Expressive Arts (Music, Art, Drama, PE)</div><div><br></div><div>Teaching Religious Education</div><div><br></div><div>Teaching Zambian Languages</div><div><br></div><div>Advanced Teaching Methods in English and Mathematics</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Practical:</div><div><br></div><div>Micro-teaching sessions (practice teaching within college).</div><div><br></div><div>Short school experience (1–2 weeks in real classrooms).</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Year 3 – Teaching Practice &amp; Professional Competence</div><div><br></div><div>Teaching Practice:</div><div><br></div><div>Block Teaching Practice (10–12 weeks in primary schools under supervision).</div><div><br></div><div>Lesson observation &amp; evaluation by lecturers and school mentors.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Advanced Professional Courses:</div><div><br></div><div>Educational Administration &amp; Policy</div><div><br></div><div>Curriculum Development &amp; Adaptation</div><div><br></div><div>Research Project / Report Writing</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Exit Examinations:</div><div><br></div><div>Written final exams (set by ECZ)</div><div><br></div><div>Teaching practice evaluation</div><div><br></div><div>Research project submission</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Outcome</div><div><br></div><div>Award: Diploma in Primary Teaching</div><div><br></div><div>Teaching level: Grades 1–7 in Zambia.</div><div><br></div><div>Pathway: Eligible to upgrade to Bachelor of Education later.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>