Making a Tangible Difference: Addressing the Teacher Shortage
Our commitment isn’t just a statement; it’s an action plan. To address the critical teacher shortage, our College of Education is actively supporting new and under-prepared teachers in our partner schools.
- We provide practical, classroom-based professional development.
- In the last few years alone, we have provided professional development to over 200 teachers.
This work strengthens local schools and gives our own students invaluable experience, ensuring they are prepared to lead in their own classrooms.
Our Students: The Heart of Our College
We honor and celebrate our diverse student body. Though you come from varied backgrounds, you are united by a drive for academic excellence and a desire to create positive change.
Your resilience is inspiring. When the shift to online learning required leaving campus, friends, and student groups behind, you showed incredible resourcefulness and adapted successfully.
Our success is a collective effort, and we are thrilled to see the future taking shape right here. Together, we will continue to explore new frontiers and make a lasting mark.
Are you ready to take the next step toward your future career?
Graduate Diploma in Teacher Education
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Teacher Education Program integrates Science, Mathematics and English into a holistic, interdisciplinary curriculum. It equips learners with both technical competencies and creative problem-solving abilities, fostering innovation and adaptability in addressing real-world challenges.
Why Study This Course?
- PNG urgently needs qualified teachers in Science, Mathematics, and English to raise secondary education standards.
- The program equips educators with advanced subject knowledge and teaching strategies tailored for PNG classrooms.
- Graduates become key contributors to nation-building by inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders.
- It offers a pathway to professional growth, higher employability, and recognition in the teaching profession.
Key Learning Outcomes
By completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced subject mastery in Science, Mathematics, and English.
- Apply learner-centered pedagogy that addresses diverse classroom needs in PNG.
- Integrate digital tools and active learning strategies into teaching practice.
- Design curriculum and assessments aligned with PNG’s National Education Standards.
- Promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving among secondary students.
- Reflect on professional practice and uphold ethical teaching standards.
entry requirements
- A recognized Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, Mathematics, English, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2.5 or higher (or Equivalent) as set by PNG’s higher education standards.
- Proficiency in English (oral and written).
- Teaching experience at secondary level is preferred but not mandatory.
- Successful completion of an admission interview may be required.
Course Curriculum
The Graduate Diploma in Teacher Education is an intensive one-year program designed to prepare university graduates for a successful career in teaching. The curriculum is structured into two semesters, providing a comprehensive blend of educational theory, subject-specific specialization, and hands-on professional practice.
Semester 1: Foundations of Professional Practice
This semester establishes the essential knowledge and skills required for effective classroom instruction. Students develop a strong theoretical base while engaging in practical, simulated teaching environments.
- Educational Theory: An introduction to core learning theories, educational psychology, and child/adolescent development.
- Classroom Management: Strategies for creating positive, safe, and engaging learning environments.
- Pedagogical Skills: Development of fundamental teaching techniques through practical workshops and micro-teaching sessions.
- Subject Specialization: Students select a specialization in Science, Mathematics, or Language and study the specific curriculum, resources, and instructional methods relevant to their chosen field.
Semester 2: Advanced Application and Professional Practice
The second semester focuses on applying foundational knowledge to complex, real-world scenarios and culminates in a supervised professional practicum.
- Advanced Pedagogy: Exploration of complex topics, including differentiated instruction, diverse learner support, and inclusive education principles.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Techniques for designing, implementing, and interpreting student assessments to inform teaching practice.
- Technology in Education: Integrating digital tools and modern educational technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Practice Teaching (Practicum): The program’s capstone experience. Students undertake a supervised teaching placement in a school, where they are responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing students in a real classroom setting.
Course Modules
Semester 1
- Science / Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction (or) Language Curriculum and Instructions
- SME Teaching and Learning Methods
- SME Education
- Language Education
- Fundamentals of Teacher Education I
- Basic Teaching Skills and Micro Learning
Semester 1
- Science / Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction II (or) Language Curriculum and Instructions
- Technological Teaching Methods
- Fundamentals of Teacher Education II
- Practice Teaching
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in:
- Secondary School Teaching in Science, Mathematics, or English (public and private schools in PNG).
- Curriculum Development with the Department of Education.
- Educational Policy & Planning in government and NGOs.
- Academic Research and further postgraduate studies (e.g., Master’s in Education).
- Teacher Training & Mentorship roles in higher education institutions.