Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) has initiated a comprehensive review of its education programs under the Faculty of Education to align with the national Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), bringing together key stakeholders in a collaborative four day workshop starting Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at Kalya Courts Hotel, Fort Portal.
The Dean Faculty of Education, Dr. Paul Muleke explains that the review focuses on five programs (Bsc. With education, Bachelor of Arts with Education, Bachelor of Education Secondary, Bachelor of Education Primary and Diploma in Primary Education within the Faculty of Education, with participation from multiple university faculties and national education bodies. The initiative demonstrates MMU’s commitment to ensuring its teacher training programs meet contemporary educational standards and requirements.
Academic Registrar Grace K. Nyakahuma Akiiki emphasized the importance of professional evolution in education. “In today’s rapidly changing world, continuous improvement and career growth are not optional but essential. Our curriculum must prepare teachers who understand that learning is a lifelong journey and who are ready to adapt their skills to meet emerging educational challenges,” she stated.
Dr. James Asille, Curriculum Specialist at the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), emphasized the significance of the competency-based approach in modern education. “CBC empowers students to become adaptive, skilled, and globally competent graduates,” he stated. “MMU’s commitment to innovative, inclusive, and impactful education will set a benchmark for transformative learning in Uganda’s higher education sector.”
Associate Professor Edmond Kagambe highlighted the strategic focus of the curriculum review. “The review of the teacher curriculum at MMU is focused on producing primary and secondary teachers who have competencies that are required in delivering the curriculum in the 21st century,” he explained. “Our goal is to promote values, attitudes, and skills that will reduce unemployment among graduate teachers, making them more effective and adaptable educators.”
Dr. Asille further stressed the importance of integrating CBC principles into teacher education programs. “The integration of CBC principles in teacher education is crucial for modern classrooms. We need educators who can facilitate learning that goes beyond theoretical knowledge to practical application and real-world problem-solving.”
Representatives from various university faculties, including Humanities, Technology, Science and Innovation, and Agriculture, have joined forces with officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and the NCDC to contribute to this significant curriculum overhaul.
The workshop has drawn on diverse expertise, including the university’s Quality Assurance Directorate and the Academic Registrar’s office, with former students providing valuable insights based on their practical teaching experiences.
The review process examines teaching methodologies, course content, and assessment strategies to ensure they align with the CBC’s focus on practical skills and competencies rather than theoretical knowledge alone.
The workshop at Kalya Courts Hotel serves as a platform for stakeholders to share experiences, challenges, and best practices in implementing the CBC, while ensuring MMU’s education programs remain at the forefront of teacher training in Uganda.
Next time ensure that all academic staff are involved and should never forget facilities which teach students like Agriculture I’ve seen physical education and music not represented at
A thorough analysis should always be done for inclusivity.
Maybe your going to conduct a mega training if this is a trainer of trainees.
Thanks
That’s a beautiful step taken.
Best of luck