Bachelor of Education Science

The Bachelor of Education (Science) Degree Programme is intended to prepare teachers for secondary schools.  However, it is also suitable for people who are involved in educational management and training in the tertiary institutions both in the public and private sectors.  In addition some subject combinations provide competency in Research , Planning and Management of science and technology institutions as well as technological research practices.  Students who go through the programme can also become trainers in tertiary institutions as well as institutions of higher learning

Philosophy of the Programme

The programme focuses on producing graduates who effectively teach and provide leadership in secondary schools and other tertiary institutions in a technologically oriented society. The programme underscores that secondary school education forms the foundation stage for the development of the learner’s mind and career choices.

Objectives

By the end of the programme the learner shall be able to:

1. Acquire knowledge, skills and other competencies that facilitate effective science teaching and learning, supervision and management at the  secondary school level
2. Design and carry out research in science education related fields explore  issues and trends in the development of secondary and teacher  education

3. Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to make a positive contribution to the sectors of education , science and technology
4. Acquire skills, knowledge and attitudes to improve living standards for socio-economic development and make a positive contribution to the sectors of education , science and technology
5. Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them  to become competent trainers at tertiary institutions as well as  Institutions of higher learning in the public and private sectors.
6. Gain a proper foundation that will enable them to pursue further studies in education related disciplines