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Faculties
Learning at Ngwane Teachers College is backed by Science laboratories, Applied Sciences and Art workshops and a Library. Our aim is to keep students up-to-date with latest technology and trends.
Our Faculties
Applied Sciences
Staff
Vuyisile E. Nxumalo
Head of Department
MSc Consumer Science- UNESWA, B.Sc. HE, Dip. HE,(UNISWA)
Dr. Lungile Tsabedze – PhD in Agriculture Education
Arnold Nhlanhla Sacolo – M.Sc.Ag.Ed., B.Sc. Ag.Ed., Dip.Ag.Ed.(UNISWA)
Patricia Phindile Fakudze – M.Sus Agric ( University of the Free State -UFS), B.Sc.Ag.Ed., Dip.Ag.Ed.(UNISWA)
Vuyisile Eunice Nxumalo – MSc Consumer Science- UNESWA, B.Sc. HE, Dip. HE (UNISWA)
Margaret B. Simelane – MSc Consumer Science (UNESWA), Post Grad Dip Pre-voc. Ed. (IDM), Dip. HE (UNISWA), B.Sc. HEE (UNISWA)
Pholile N. Mashinini- Langwenya – M-Tech Fashion (Tswane University of Technology –TUT), B.Sc. HEE, Dip. HE, (UNISWA),
Wendy F Nxumalo – Msc –F&N (UNISA), BSc-HEE Dip H.E, Uniswa,
Applied Sciences
The Faculty of Applied Sciences has Agriculture and Consumer Sciences facilities with specialised equipment to facilitate practical work for our students. For effective teaching of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, emphasis is laid on practical activities.
Agriculture
Subjects offered include: ● Agricultural Economics and Management ● Agricultural Education ● Animal Science and Health ● Crop Production ● Farm Structures and Machinery
Consumer Science
Subjects offered include: ● Clothing and Textiles ● Family Life Education ● Food and Nutrition ● Food Preparation ● Home Economics education ● Home Management ● Laundry
Curriculum Studies in the Applied Sciences
The courses in the Curriculum Studies are meant to demonstrate appropriate methods of teaching for Agricultural and Consumer Science Education. Students are trained to develop acceptable plans for teaching these subjects and they are also encouraged to base their instruction largely on the practical experience that pupils may possess and on observations made on the family experiences.
Education
Education
We continually work at giving our students an understanding of educational theories, principles and practices which will help them to function successfully in teaching, our reference being Eswatini and abroad.
Subjects Taught
- History and Philosophy of Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Learning and Educational Psychology
- Inclusive & Special Education
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Principles of Teaching
- Educational Research Methods
- Curriculum Development and Planning
- Sociology of Education
- Educational Administration
- Guidance and Counselling
- Financial Management
- Educational Technologies
Micro Teaching & Teaching Skills
The course introduces students to the practical skills of teaching and learning, which is peer teaching. It equips students with preparation and presentation skills, providing them with knowledge and skills of handling daily classroom routines in schools.
Teaching Practice
The students will put theory into practice. They work collaboratively with teachers in the cooperating schools. It is supervised for six weeks.
Pychosocial Support, Care and Protection
The foundation course in Psychosocial Care, Support and Protection is intended to transform the way in which a school interacts with learners, their families and the broader community to help all learners achieve their potential.
The Psychosocial support programme addresses challenges confronting both young people and teachers concerning issues of children’s rights, protection, care and support for children. The Swaziland National Response to Psychosocial Needs of Children defines psychosocial support (PSS) as a comprehensive supportive environment to meet the physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual needs for an individual to facilitate wellbeing.
Staff
Masuku – Dlamini Mfininiza Agnes
Head of Department
B.Ed. Primary (UNISWA); Primary Teachers Diploma (PTD) Ngwane Teachers College; Early Childhood and care Development Certificate- UNISWA
1. Masuku – Dlamini Mfininiza Agnes
- PhD- UNIZULU incomplete
- B.Ed. Primary (UNISWA)
- Primary Teachers Diploma (PTD) Ngwane Teachers College
- Early Childhood and care Development Certificate- UNISWA
2. Hlobsile Nozizwe Magagula
- Masters in Educational Foundations – University of Swaziland (UNISWA)
- Bachelor of Education with Honors in Deaf Education Univesity of the Witwatersrand (WITS)
- Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) UNISA
- Primary Teachers Diploma (PTD) Ngwane Teachers College
1. Dlomo Nomsa Rosemary
- Master of Education (MEd) University of Swaziland (UNISWA)
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) UNISWA
- Primary Teachers Diploma- Nazarene Teachers College
2. Dr. Thobile Hilda Ndzimandze
PhD in Curriculum Studies (Zululand)
Masters in Educational Psychology (Midlands State University (MSU)
- Bachelor of Education Degree in Educational Foundations (MSU)
- Primary Teachers Diploma (Nazarene Teachers College)
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2. Bindzile Sithembile Mkhatshwa
- Masters in Educational Psychology (Midlands State University (MSU)
- Bachelor of Education Degree in Educational Foundations (MSU)
- Primary Teachers Diploma (Ngwane Teachers College)
3. Siphiwe Priscillah Gumedze
- Pursuing Masters in Educational Foundations- University of Swaziland
- Honors Degree in Inclusive Education – University of South Africa
- Diploma in Special Education
- Primary Teachers Diploma
1. Scebo Mcedi Kunene
- PhD in Educational Psychology (UKZN)
- Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology (UKZN)
- B.A Degree in Humanities (UNISWA)
- Certificate in Psycho-Social Support
Languages
Staff
1. Jabulile Queen Nxumalo
• Master of Education (Curriculum and Teaching), PGCE, B.A. Humanities (UNISWA)
2. Dr. Sabelo Mlungisi Khumalo
• PhD, Master of Education (Curriculum and Teaching), PGCE, B.A. Humanities (UNISWA)
3. Thabile Sihlongonyane
• Master of Education (Curriculum and Teaching), PGCE, B.A. Humanities (UNISWA)
4. Dr. Sihle Ndaba
• PhD, Master of Arts (English) – Texas, Master of Public Administration – Texas, PGCE (UNISWA), BA Humanities (UNISWA)
1. Guillain Mukindje Kigogo • B.A. (Applied Pedagogy; Option: French) in the Higher Institute of Pedagogy (ISP/BUKAVU, DRC)
1. Patience N. Kunene – M. Ed. P G CE, B.A (UNISWA) Certificate in Psychosocial Support (UKZN) (SENIOR LECTURER)
2. Sellinah S. Phiri – M. Ed. Curriculum (MSU), Bachelor of Education Degree (UNISWA), Primary Teachers Diploma (UNISWA), PhD (UP) incomplete
3. Ntombifuthi R. Kunene – M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling, B. Ed. Secondary, Secondary Teachers Diploma (UNISWA)
5. Siphiwe E. Mabuza – B.A. Honours in African Languages, Post Graduate Certificate in Education, B.A. Humanities (UNISWA)
Languages
The Faculty of Languages contributes to the general education of the college, through instruction on the Languages, Literature, Curriculum Studies in the Languages and Academic Communication Skills
English
We equip prospective teachers with subject matter knowledge, skills in teaching methodology, classroom management so that they can effectively teach the English Language to children. We also address their academic needs in all the faculties by training students in Academic Communication Skills, which entails basic communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Siswati
Our primary goal is to produce teachers who will be competent enough to teach the Siswati language and literature effectively at primary school level such that they encourage future learners to develop love for the Siswati language as their mother tongue. Students also study Curriculum Studies in Siswati.
French
Our primary goal is to produce teachers who will be competent enough to teach the French Language and Literature effectively at primary school level such that future learners can be encouraged to explore learning other languages for communication and career advancement locally and abroad.
Practical Arts
Practical Arts
The Faculty of Practical Arts provides very realistic, practical skills in areas that are useful to all students; and are emphasized in order to better prepare the students not only for academic achievement but also for everyday living.
Arts and Crafts
We encourage students to express possibilities of materials through rigorous, hands-on investigation while they are also exposed to organization of Art teaching, techniques of Art and Craft teaching, methods of integrating art and crafts into other subject disciplines.
Music
We train our students to appreciation music while we do voice training and aural training. We teach them elements of music, musical terms and signs, choral techniqies and recording, choir conducting, teaching methods in music and also help them to develop musical activities for children.
Physical Education
Physical Education is concerned with training student teachers in the growth and development of the child, development of fundamental movement skills and physiological development of a human being in relation to sports. We educate our students on the role of the Physical Education teacher, teaching techniques and methodologies.
Staff
Vincent V. Kunene
Head of Department
MEd (Educational Administration), B Ed (Primary) – Uniswa, PTD – Nazarene Teacher Training College, Certificate in Music, Grade 5 Music Theory (abrsm) – Swaziland Christian University
1. Epilogue Annku – MPhil Art Education, BA Communication Design (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana))
2. Mr Ndlela – Master of Arts in Drama
1. Vincent V. Kunene – MEd (Educational Administration), B Ed (Primary) – Uniswa, PTD – Nazarene Teacher Training College, Certificate in Music, Grade 5 Music Theory (abrsm) – Swaziland Christian University
1. Muzi Mamba – Masters in Sports Administration (MSA) The Russian International Olympic University, Bachelor’s Degree in PE. & Sports (Manuel Farjado University) PTD (NTTC)
2. Hazel P Mthethwa – Masters in Sports Administration (MSA) ( The Russian International Olympic University), Bachelor of PE. (Voronezh State Pedagogical University (Russia)), STD-William Pitcher College (SENIOR LECTURER)
3. Wandile Dlamini BA Degree in PE. & Sports (International University of PE. & Sports (Cuba))
Sciences
Staff
Dr. NDLOVU HENRY C.
Head of Department
PhD, M.Sc. (Coursework) (WITS), B.Ed. (Hons) (WITS), B.Sc. + CDE (Uniswa)
1. DLAMINI RICKY N.
MSc in Computing – Unisa), B.Sc (Uniswa), PGCE (Uniswa), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Unisa)(SENIOR LECTURER)
2. DLAMINI PETERSON
B.Sc. (Uniswa), PGCE (Uniswa)
3. Dr. NXUMALO MFANASIBILI P. PhD in Mathematics, Science & Technology Education; M.Ed. in Technology Education (UKZN), PGCE – (Uniswa), B.Sc. (Uniswa)
4. ZULU DELISILE – B.Sc. (Uniswa)
1. MANANA BUSI C. – B.Ed. (Uniswa), STD (William Pitcher)
2. MASUKU SICELO – M.Ed. (MSU) , B.Ed- UNISWA, PTD (Ngwane College)
3. NDLANDLA SIBUSISO S. . – M.Ed. in Maths Education (UKZN), PGCE (Uniswa), B.Sc (Uniswa)
1. NXUMALO CLEMENT D. – M.Ed. (cum laude) Natural Science Education (UNISA), B.Sc Bio/Chem (Uniswa), PGCE Curriculum and Teaching (Uniswa), PGDDE (IGNOU), TCTP Certificate (SEAMEO RECSAM – Malaysia)
3. SHABANE NCAMISO J. – M.Sc. in Science Edu. (UKZN), TCTP Certificate (SEAMEO RECSAM – Malaysia), PGCE (Uniswa), B.Sc (Uniswa)
3. VILAKATI BONIWE – M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Uniswa), Certificate in Special Edu. (Malawi), PGCE (Unisa), B.Sc (Uniswa),
4. DLAMINI ZAMOKWAKHE – M.Sc (UWC), B.Sc (UNISWA)
Sciences
We prepare future teachers primary science education. We believe that science educators should be thoroughly educated in their content discipline and also to be able to function as professional science teachers.
Information and Communication Technology
We actively pursue the integration of ICT into teaching and learning and the development of students’ digital literacy, primarily through the Computer Studies course in the first and second years. Students that elect to Major in ICT as a teaching subject are offered ICT courses up to the third year.
Mathematics
Mathematics offered at our college is comprehensive and it develops knowledge and practice in the teaching and learning of mathematics in educational contexts at different levels of education, including teacher preparation. Ngwane College is the right place for everyone who wishes to take a step towards advancement in Mathematics education. Numerical Skills is also offered by the Mathematics Department to Non-Science Majors.
Science
We are concerned with educating future teachers in the teaching and learning of science and the discrete science disciplines at primary and secondary levels. Nested within science are the sub-fields – Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Science Education.
Social Studies
Social Studies is a subject offered at primary school level in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Selected subject themes are offered in Social Studies per subject area (Geography, History and Religious Education) in the PTD programme, as well as Curriculum Studies in Social Studies.
Geography, History and Religious Studies
We work to prepare students to function effectively in a complex world of rapid change and increasing interdependence and to develop an understanding of perspectives outside their own, while also training them to inculcate the same in their future learners.
Our curriculum is designed to foster responsibility and professionalism by encouraging purposeful research, critical thinking, collaboration, creative problem solving, and helping students to develop effective public speaking, presentation and debate skill. This we forge by providing training in Geography, History and Religious Education, as well as the methodologies of teaching the these to primary school pupils as Social Studies.
Staff
Mavimbela Gcebile Alexia
Head of Department
Post Graduate Certificate in Education(Uniswa), B.A. Hum.(Uniswa)
1. Mavimbela Gcebile Alexia
Post Graduate Certificate in Education(Uniswa), B.A. Hum.(Uniswa),
3. Shongwe Gcebile Philsile
M.ED. In Curriculum and Teaching (Uniswa) B.A. Hum.(Uniswa), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Uniswa) SENIOR LECTURER
1. Phindile Ntombifuthi Hlatshwayo
MSC. In Environmental Resource Management (Uniswa) B.A. Hum. (Uniswa), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Uniswa) Certificate in Environmental Education (Rhodes University),
3. Lukhele Siphelele
MSC. In Environmental Resource Management (Uniswa) B.A. Social Science (Uniswa), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Uniswa), Certificate in Psycho-social Support (Uniswa)
About Us
Ngwane Teachers’ College (NTC) is situated in the Shiselweni region. The college is about 3km south of Nhlangano town. The college was established in 1982 as a government institution under the ministry of Education
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