School of Education Course Description
Initial Teachers Certificate in Teaching Level 4
Semester 1: ED101, ED102, IT101
| Code | Course Name and Description |
| ED101 | Philosophy of Education Provides an overview by way of major philosophical problems, knowledge and skepticism (disbelief), free will versus determinism, the mind-body problem: good versus evil. It is prefaced by an introduction to basic logic and fundamental philosophical concepts. In addition, it introduces students’ philosophy of education that addresses philosophical questions concerning nature, aims and problems of education, its underlying principles, purposes, the foundation of knowledge and its application in classroom context. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate with explicit comprehension of these principles in professional practices, verbally and non-verbally, in assessments and in practicums. |
| ED102 | Teaching & Learning 1 Provides students with basic teaching skills in their first introduction to the process of teaching. It covers lesson planning, presentation, questioning skills and basic classroom management. It gives opportunities for students to practice teaching skills through the micro-teaching process. Emphasis is placed on these skills being actively practiced through class presentations and micro-teaching, as a means to develop confidence and competence in preparation for the trainees going out on teaching practice in the schools. |
| IT101 | Information, Communication & Technology Information Technology stage 1 is a compulsory course to all student is willing to enroll in any program. Information Technology stage 1 provide students with both the theoretical background relating to learning and creating teaching resources using modern technology, and also practical using computer applications which are appropriate to their teaching context. |
Semester 2: ED 103, ED 104, CE 101
| Code | Course Name and Description |
| ED103 | Professional Standards Explores Tongan educational policies, frameworks, codes and teacher standards which guide and safeguard educational practices pertaining to thinking, learning, teaching, decision making and ethical behaviour. It further explores historical developments in schooling on an international scene and within the confines of Tonga to stipulate how international perspectives and theories interplay and are relevant for Tonga. It also delves deeper into the social, cultural, political, religious and legal influences on schooling to foster a holistic understanding of the foundations of education in Tonga. The course provides opportunities for teacher trainees to undertake guided critical reflection on local and international perspectives, ideas and reforms and to consider their impact and relevance for Tongan schools and classroom contexts. It is important to note that this course is compulsory for all primary and secondary teacher trainees and lectures will be delivered in a combined mode |
| ED104 | Education and Society Helps the student to understand the many roles Education plays in contemporary societies with comparison to our Tongan Society. It will address student’s own experience of Education and culture in the Pacific. This course will also prompt students to evaluate how school systems in Tonga influence our Society and how Society influences Schools. Education and Society will serve as a cornerstone for other Education courses debates within that area. The course challenges students to be active in improving education for Tonga |
| CE101 | Core English for Faiako Ma’a Tonga Focuses on practicing the basic practical and functional English language skills to improve both academic and personal development. Aims to enhance understanding of basic English language and grammar usage. Progresses to the four English language modes of writing, reading, speaking and listening which are fundamental for future professional and personal use. Students will have the opportunity to refine and practice basic English skills for quality and effective communication in the classroom and social contexts as well as life in general. These skills will assist students to become more proficient, confident and competent users of the English Language. |
Teaching Certificate Level 5 – Secondary
Major: EN 101,GE 101, HY 101, MA 101, SC 101, CH101, BY 101, PH 101, TO 101, JA 101, MU 101, DTT 101
Semester 1: ED101, ED102, Major 1(1), Major 2(1), IT101, PR101
Major: EN 102,GE 102, HY 102, MA 102, SC 102, CH102, BY 102, PH 102, TO 102, JA 102, MU 102, DTT 102
Semester 2: ED103, ED104, Major 1(2), Major 2(2), CE101, PR102