Section outline


  • Introduction

    This module aims at empowering pre-service teachers with competences related to general pedagogy and teaching methodology. It focuses on the practical aspect of key pedagogical concepts, teaching principles, teaching methods, taxonomy of educational objectives, planning for teaching and learning, gender responsive and inclusive pedagogy, and assessment within the competence-based curriculum approach. In this module, students will be also exposed to the school life experience.   

    Module Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this module, you should be able to:

    1.Categorize first-year university student-teachers’ perceptions of the teaching profession to reflect on their impact on your future teaching roles and practices,
    2.Apply key pedagogical concepts, learning theories, teaching -learning principles, methods, and techniques in diverse teaching and learning situations to enhance student engagement and achievement,
    3.Differentiate various approaches to learning to better align instruction with student needs, ensuring a more inclusive and motivating learning environment,
    4.Use taxonomies of educational objectives in the lessons planning, delivery and assessment; describe the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Rwanda and ensureing inclusive and gender-responsive teaching and learning practices to foster equitable learning opportunities for all students.