SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT(SoEHD)
The School of Education and Human Development (SoEHD), which was established in 2020 as a Faculty of Education of the then Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College (DarTU) which was under the Tumaini Makumira University (TUMA) since 2003 through 2023. The establishment of the SoEHD was in accordance with the university’s Re-engineering and Re-branding efforts with the motto, “Where Morals, Positive Mindset and Attitudes are Inculcated for Assured Students Learning and Responsible Citizenry” The school emerged from the Faculty of Education
The courses offered by the school are designed for students seeking to enhance their professional credentials in the field of education either as a teacher, supervisor, administrator, consultant, or other education-related profession. The courses offered by the school are targeted to build (develop) skills in critical thinking and, the creation of specialists in specific areas of education, such as secondary school teaching, special needs, or those vying for training at the Master’s level. Professors and academic staff do not only share the lesson’s aims and learning points with their students. Rather, they also share their professional experiences and lecture materials to easily update their teaching materials.
Academic Units of the School
Currently, that is, as of March 2024, the School has three
teaching Departments, namely:
a) Educational Foundations
b) Human Development.
c) Languages and Communication Skills.
Academic Programmes of the School
The SoEHD offers the following academic programs:
a) Degree Programs:
· Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED); and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
(BEdECE).
b) Non-degree Program
· Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
Medium to long-term plan
Consistent with the strategic plan of the university, the school has in the offing five new academic programmes, viz,
· Certificate in Early Childhood Education (CECE).
· Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE).
· Bachelor of Education in Guidance and Counselling (BEdGC).
· Master in Education (MEd) by Thesis/Dissertation.
· The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education by Thesis/Dissertation
Preferred teaching philosophy
The school believes in offering students individualized learning opportunities; and, also engaging them beyond what is possible in traditional classrooms. In this regard, the school is geared to use a blended learning approach soonest possible. Teaching and learning through blended mode offers flexibility, enhanced engagement, and personalized learning experiences.
SoEHD strives to play a leading role in education, both locally and globally, and to produce quality graduates who are responsible and can address educational challenges, particularly in the Tanzanian context. In seeking interaction between teaching, research and community engagement, the School engages in community outreach activities and partnerships.
Our commitment to our students is to make them achieve their goals of becoming professional teachers who own the pedagogical knowledge and skills required in the teaching profession, excellent scholars, and wonderful human beings.
The school is committed to shaping students’ lives and helping them to become great and inspiring teachers and leaders!