Chairperson – Dr Nicholas Zezekwa
The department of Science and Mathematics Education became functional on the 1st of June 2014 after the unbundling of the Department of Education due to ballooning student numbers.
The department is mandated to equip science and maths education students with the relevant pedagogical & research skills needed by the 21st century teacher.
Vision
To 2000 produce holistic science and mathematics teachers who are creative, critical and have higher order thinking skills required for our developing community and the world.
Mission
To provide world class teaching and learning experiences backed by current research in order to produce highly skilled science and mathematics classroom practitioners who are able to adapt to the ever changing technological trends in local communities and internationally.
Core Values
- Learning
- Innovation
- Humility
- Commitment
- Reflection
- Competence
- Student Centredness
- Humanity
Diploma Programme on Offer
Undergraduate Programmes on Offer
- Bachelor of Science Education General Degree in Biological Sciences (3 years)
- Bachelor of Science Education General Degree in Chemistry (BscEd 3 years)
- Bachelor of Science Education General Degree in Geography (BScEd 3 years)
- Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Biological Sciences (HBScEd – 3 Years)
- Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Chemistry (HBScEd 3 years)
- Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Computer Science (HBScED 3 years)
- Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Biological Sciences (HBScEd – 4 Years)
- Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Chemistry (BScEdH)4 years
- Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Physics (BScEdH 4 years)
- Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Mathematics (BScEdH 4 years)
- Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Computer Science (BScEdH 4 years)
Postgraduate Programmes on offer
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (PGDTE)
- Master of Science Education Degree in Curriculum Studies
- Master of Science Education Degree
- Master of Science Education Degree in Measurement and Evaluation (MSc.Ed.ME) Degree)
- MPhil Specialising in STEM Education, Educational Sociology, Educational Psychology, Educational Philosophy, Curriculum Studies.
- DPhil Specialising in STEM Education, Educational Sociology, Educational Psychology, Educational Philosophy, Curriculum Studies.
Departmental Staff