2: ECKERNFORDE TEACHERS' COLLEGE

Background The college was opened in 1994 . It is registered with the Ministry of Education and Culture vide Registration Certificate NO.C.E.46

GRADE 'A' CERTIFICATE
Minimum qualification-National Form IV Certificate in Divition III or a good Divition IV .

COURSE CONTENT:
* Education Psychology
* Guidance and Counselling
* Foundations of Education
* Curriculum and Teaching
* Education Research,Measurement and Evaluation
* Primary Teaching Methods for English,Science, Kiswahili,Mathematics,Work Skills and Social Studies
* General Studies
* Project work
* Block Teaching Practice

DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION:
Minimum qualification-
---------------------Two Principal passes at 'A'Level in the subjects to be opted for.
OR
---------------------- One Principal Pass and One Subsidiary Pass at 'A'Level for Grade A teachers with minimum teaching experience of two years.

Course duration - 2 years

Combinations:
-------------Geography,History,Education and General Studies
-------------Geography,English,Education and General Studies.
-------------History,Kiswahili,Education and General Studies.
In the pipe line:
-------------Chemistry,Biology,Education and General Studies
-------------Chemistry,Mathematics,Education and General Studies.


CERTIFICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION:
*The Grade 'A' and Diploma courses are conducted in accordance with the Ministry of Education and Culture Curricula.

*The Diploma and Grade A Certifecates are issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania after successful completion of the courses.

*The college offers Full Board facilities for both male and female students.

CONTACT ADDRESS: THE PRINCIPAL, EKERNFORDE TEACHERS' COLLEGE, P.O.Box 1370, TANGA,TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA, Tel (+255)027-2646144. Email: eckernforde@hotmail.com e.t.c@eckernforde.20m.com