Title: The Role of Universities in Teacher Education and Professional Development : Kyambogo University a Case Study
Abstract: KYU is the second largest Government University in Uganda. It was established in the year 2003, after a merger of three different institutions namely a Teacher Education institution, a Technical institution and a National Institute for Teachers who handle learners with disabilities, with a mission to advance and promote knowledge and skills in Science Technology, Education and other fields. With this background KYU offers programmes in Teacher Education, Engineering, Pure Sciences, Social Sciences, Creative Art, Performing Arts, Environmental Science, Business studies and Special Needs Education. The programmes range between Masters Degrees, Bachelors degrees and Diplomas for Day Evening and Distance Learning students. There are also Certificate programmes conducted in the evenings only, designed to meet specific needs in the areas of Kindergarten Teacher Education, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Institutional Management, Teacher Technical Education, Guidance and Counselling, Project Planning and Management.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
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