The department of Teacher education has its roots in the pioneering Ambo agricultural College, which used to run professional and pedagogical courses to teachers of General Agriculture. The department, once belonged to the department of Educational leadership and pedagogical sciences, in the summer of 2013 became an independent department under the Institute of Education and Behavioural Sciences.
The Department of Teacher Education educates professionals who are able to respond to the changing needs of school and the teaching profession. Our goal is to facilitate the students’ growth into self-reflective, ethically responsible educators with the ability to participate in the profession and scientific community of their field. The focus of our professional and pedagogical development work, research and community service, is geared towards schools, classrooms and workplaces in the education sector.
The department has a total six academic staff with professorships that covers pedagogical science, curriculum development and international and comparative education. The teaching staff represent the expertise and experience of teaching professional and pedagogy courses in all fields of subject areas taught both in primary and secondary schools. We offer practical training and profession-oriented post-graduate programme in Teaching, master’s and PhD degree programmes in curriculum and Instruction. We have a broad portfolio of in-service and continuing education options for teachers and curriculum experts.
Message from the Head of Department
Welcome to the Department of Teacher Education where we are committed to the growth and development of teachers and curriculum experts. It is our wish that every student who comes to the Department of Teacher Education leaves with an experience and competence that is intriguing, inspiring and wholesome. As a result, members of the department strive to develop pivotal skills and knowledge among educators who will in turn ignite curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in their students.
As the Head of Department, I encourage you to join us as together we work to enhance your skills in teaching profession. Teaching stands as the basis of every successful nation, so our job is important. I look forward to working with individuals who are enthusiastic about equity and equality in education, sensitive to high moral standards and who, of course, adore the profession of teaching.
We offer programmes in post graduate diploma in teaching/ PGDT in all streams of Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, both in winter continuing and summer in service programmes. We also provide regular Masters and PhD programmes in curriculum and Instruction.
If teaching is your calling, and you wish to use your gift to activate social change for the good of all, then join us in the Department of Teacher Education where we are committed to advancing learning through best practices, research and community service.
Best wishes,
Eskindir Jemebere
Head of Department, Teacher Education
Vision
Envisioning a leading teaching department in new educator, excellence and professional development for prepare in-service and pre-service teachers, research and community service
Mission
The mission of the Teacher Education programme is to prepare competent, and reflective practitioners and teachers who teach boldly in changing world through an ethic of care and critical reflection, develop caring learning environments, initiate and respond creatively to change, and value service to others.