Diploma in Teaching (Primary)

The Diploma in Teaching – Primary equips future educators with essential skills to guide young learners through their foundational years. This program combines pedagogical theory with hands-on classroom experience, focusing on curriculum design, instructional methods, and child development. Graduates are prepared to create engaging and effective learning environments, shaping the academic and personal growth of primary school students while igniting a lifelong passion for learning.

Learning Outcomes

  • Make logical judgements and decisions as an intelligent thinker

  • Demonstrate a good understanding of academic writing

  • Describe the role and characteristics of an effective language teache

  • Demonstrate good knowledge of teaching Mathematics to children

Admission Requirements

General Entry

  • Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education OR
  • Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
  • Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
 

Alternative Entry

  • Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR
  • 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program

General Notice

The College may find it necessary in some circumstances to postpone or discontinue certain courses, particularly when they do not reach the prescribed minimum class size (atleast 10 per batch).

Modules

Name Of The Module Duration
Academic Writing 150 hours
Literacy and Teaching English 150 hours
Critical Thinking 150 hours
Mathematics Education I 150 hours
Instructional Psychology 150 hours
Science Education 150 hours
Environmental & Social Education 150 hours
Classroom Management 150 hours
Teaching Practicum 150 hours

Programme Overview

Method:

Face to Face

Duration:

12 Months

Credit:

120 credits of which 90 credits at Level 5 (1 year (30 weeks) full-time)

MQA level :

5

MNQL level:

5

Language:

English

Course Code:

DTP

Course Fee:

Total fee: MVR 26000
Year 1: MVR 2000 / Month

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Avid College is committed to providing high quality education that aligns with the standards set by the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) and reaching globally recognised benchmarks.

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