THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Welcome to the Department of Science Mathematics and Technology Education (SMTE). This department is housed in the Faculty of Science and Technology Education at the National University of Science Technology (NUST). The Department was inaugurated in August 2014 with a staff complement of five lecturers, one teaching assistant, and a student intake of 74. It has grown into one of formidable departments within two years of its inception. The department offers a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Education in the following subjects: Accounting and Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics. Additionally, the department offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology Education (PGDSTE) with a duration of eighteen months and a Master of Science Education in the following subjects: Accounting and Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Our degree programmes are tailored to meet the 5.0 model of Education whose end products are the production of goods and services and industrialisation. The Department aims to produce quality STEM teachers who can Think in other Terms and service their communities diligently and honestly while upholding the values of NUST. The department is committed to ensuring the utilisation of innovative instructional methodologies and relevant digital technologies commensurate with ever-changing educational landscape. In addition, it aims to produce STEM classroom practitioners who are internationally recognised. Our very able and dedicated staff are committed to ensuring that each student achieves his or her full potential.
The department through its high quality staff, mandates itself to bring up creative, enthusiastic and innovative teachers who will adapt to all school environments having an attitude of leaving no leaner behind in their teaching. The department therefore, in its training equips teachers, whose role as educators is to nurture, direct, motivate, and encourage life-long learning to all students, with cross-cutting methodologies that are tailored to address specific learner needs. The department ensures that trained teachers deliver quality teaching by assessing their application of pedagogic knowledge and subject matter in classroom instruction during teaching practice and written and practical assignments and examinations.
- Epistemological Rigor: We are steadfast in our pursuit of knowledge, adhering to the most stringent standards of scientific inquiry and epistemic integrity.
2 . Pedagogical Innovation: Our commitment to educational excellence is manifested through the adoption of avant-garde pedagogies that catalyze intellectual growth and practical competence.
3. Research Prowess: We champion the advancement of science and technology education through pioneering research that pushes the boundaries of current understanding and praxis.
4. Diversity and Inclusivity: We embrace a multiplicity of perspectives, fostering an academic milieu that is both diverse and inclusive, thereby enriching the educational tapestry.
5. Interdisciplinary Synergy: Our ethos is collaborative convergence, where interdisciplinary endeavors are encouraged to forge new frontiers in science and technology education.
6. Sustainable Development: We advocate for sustainable practices within our curricular and research initiatives, aiming to instil a sense of environmental stewardship and ethical responsibility.
7. Lifelong Learning: We promote the ideal of lifelong learning, recognizing the continuous nature of education and its pivotal role in personal and professional development.
Our Programmes
Duration: 2 years
Minimum Credit Load: 240
Maximum Credit Load: 300
Maximum MBKs Credits: 192
ZNQF Level: 8
Entry Requirements
Special Entry: Diploma in Education from accredited and recognised institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the BScEd (Hons) degree in Accounting and Business Studies will be able
to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Accounting and Business Studies curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Accounting and Business Studies education.
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programmes related to Accounting and Business Studies education.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the
form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These
components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis:
N/AWritten Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination
weighted at 60%.
Duration:: 2 years
Minimum Credit Load:: 240
Maximum Credit Load:: 300
Maximum MBKS Credit Load: 192
ZNQF Level: 8
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: Diploma in Education from an accredited and recognized institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including the English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate):
N/A LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the BScEd (Hons) degree in Computer Science will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Computer Science curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Computer Science Education
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programmes related to Computer Science education.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 2 years
Minimum Credit Load: 240
Maximum Credit Load: 300
Maximum MBKs Credits: 192
ZNQF Level: 8
Entry Requirements
Special Entry: Diploma/certificate in Education or equivalent from an accredited and recognized institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the BScEd degree in Mathematics will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Mathematics curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Mathematics education
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, project and programmes related to mathematics education.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form
of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These
components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 1 ½ years
Minimum Credit Load: 270
Maximum Credit Load: 330
Maximum MBKS Credit Load: 216
ZNQF Level: 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: A Bachelor’s degree majoring in either Mathematics, Science, Commercial or technology subjects or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- • apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis:N/A.
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 1 ½ years
Minimum Credit Load: 270
Maximum Credit Load: 330
Maximum MBKs Credits: 234
ZNQF Level: 9
Entry Requirements
Special Entry: BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTE or equivalent qualifications from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate):N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the MScEd degree will be able to demonstrate the following competencies through the field of Biology: apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ Ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination
weighted at 60%. Other: N/A
Duration: 1½
Minimum Credit Load: 270
Maximum Credit Load: 330
Maximum MBKs Credits: 234
ZNQF Level: 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate Diploma in education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTE or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the MScEd degree will be able to demonstrate
the following competencies through the field of Computer
Science:
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 1 ½ years
Minimum Credit Load: 270
Maximum Credit Load: 330
Maximum MBKs Credits: 234
ZNQF Level: 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BSc Education, Bachelor of Education Degree, or BSc with Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTE or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate):N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the MScEd degree will be able to demonstrate the following competencies through the field of Chemistry:
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination
weighted at 60%
Other:N/A
Duration: 2 years
Minimum Credit Load: 240
Maximum Credit Load: 300
Maximum MBKs Credits: 192
ZNQF Level: 8
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: Diploma in Education from an accredited and recognized institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Special Entry:: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A O
ther (indicate):
N/A LEARNING OUTCOMESHolders of the BScEd (Hons) degree in Biology will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement
the Biology curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in
- Biology Education
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programmes related to Biology education.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 2 years
Minimum Credit Load: 240
Maximum Credit Load: 300
Maximum MBKs Credits: 192
ZNQF Level: 8
Normal Entry: Diploma/Certificate in Education or equivalent from an accredited and recognized institution, in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the BScEd (Hons) degree in Chemistry will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Chemistry curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Chemistry Education
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, project and programmes related to chemistry education.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 2 years
Minimum Credit Load: 240
Maximum Credit Load: 300
Maximum MBKs Credits: 192
ZNQF Level: 8
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: Diploma/certificate in Education or equivalent from accredited and recognized institution, in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the BScEd (Hons) degree in Physics will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Physics curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Physics Education
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programmes related to physics education.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances.
Assesment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 1½
Minimum Credit Load: 270
Maximum Credit Load: 330
Maximum MBKs Credits: 234
ZNQF Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTE or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the MScEd degree will be able to demonstrate the following competencies through the field of Accounting and Business Studies:
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis:N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 1½
Minimum Credit Load: 270
Maximum Credit Load: 330
Maximum MBKs Credits: 234
ZNQF Level: 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTE or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the MScEd degree will be able to demonstrate
the following competencies through the field of
Mathematics:
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 1½
Minimum Credit Load: 270
Maximum Credit Load: 330
Maximum MBKs Credits: 234
ZNQF Level": 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTE or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the MScEd/MEd degree will be able to demonstrate the following competencies in the field of Physics:
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies topromote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessments
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
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