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Balob Teachers College
PNG's Premier Primary Teacher Training Institution Since 1965
"Balob To Serve!"
Programs | Courses Offered
Leadership • Excellence • Service
Introduction
Balob Teachers College offers nationally recognised teacher education programs designed to prepare students for effective teaching in Papua New Guinea's primary education system.
All programs are delivered in accordance with
PNG Teacher Education Standards
and approved by relevant authorities.
Diploma Programs
| Program Name | Qualification | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher Education | Diploma in Primary Teaching | 3 Years | Full-Time |
| In-Service Teacher Training | Certificate / Diploma | Short Courses | Block / Holiday Mode |
| Upgrading Program | Teacher Upgrading Certificate | 1–2 Years | Part-Time |
Diploma Program Courses
Year 1 Subjects
| Sem | No | Code | Hrs | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | EDMA101 | 5 | Maths and Numbers | Basic mathematical operations |
| 2 | EDSC101 | 5 | Earth and Science | Livin things and the environment | |
| 3 | EDHU101 | 5 | Geography | The natural environment | |
| 4 | EDEN101 | 5 | Language | Grammar and writing for academic purposes | |
| 5 | EDPD101 | 5 | Professional development | Orientation into teaching studies | |
| 6 | EDRE101 | 5 | Social Science | Introduction to world religions | |
| 7 | EDPD10C | 5 | Profession development | School experience year1 |
| Sem | No | Code | Hrs | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | EDRE102 | 5 | Social Science | Contenporary issues from a christian perspective |
| 2 | EDPD10B | 5 | Professional development | Practicum Year1 Sem 2 | |
| 3 | EDPD102 | 5 | Professional development | teaching skills and strategies | |
| 4 | EDMA102 | 5 | Maths and Numbers | Measurement | |
| 5 | EDHU102 | 5 | Social Science | PNG history and contemporary issues | |
| 6 | EDEN102 | 5 | Language | Oral language development | |
| 7 | EDCD102 | 5 | Community development | Making a living - resource management |
Year 2 Subjects
| Sem | No | Code | Hrs | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | EDPD20A | 5 | Professional development | Planning and programming |
| 2 | EDPD201 | 5 | Professional development | Assessment and planning | |
| 3 | EDPD20C | 5 | Professional development | School experience year2 | |
| 4 | EDSC201 | 5 | Science | Physical Sciences | |
| 5 | EDMA201 | 5 | Maths and Numbers | Geometry | |
| 6 | EDPE201 | 5 | Social Science | Introduction to ethics | |
| 7 | EDEN201 | 5 | Language | Reading | |
| 8 | EDRE201 | 5 | Social Science | Introduct to world religions | |
| 9 | EDCD201 | 5 | Community development | Personal development |
| Sem | No | Code | Hrs | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | EDEN202 | 5 | Language | Writing |
| 2 | EDCD202 | 5 | Community development | Health education | |
| 3 | EDMA202 | 5 | Maths and Numbers | Algebra | |
| 4 | EDCCVE2 | 5 | Social Science | Christian citizenship value education | |
| 5 | EDPD202 | 5 | Professional development | Child development and inclusive education | |
| 6 | EDHU202 | 5 | Social science | The cultural environment of PNG | |
| 7 | EDPE202 | 5 | Profesional development | Ethics in teaching profession | |
| 8 | EDPD20B | 5 | Profesional development | Practicum YR2 Sem4 |
Year 3 Subjects
| Sem | No | Code | Hrs | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | EDHU301 | 5 | Social Science | Expressive arts |
| 2 | EDCD30A | 5 | Community Development> | Community development and technology | |
| 3 | EDEN301 | 5 | Language | Library and literature | |
| 4 | EDMA301 | 5 | Maths and Numbers | Number and operations 2 | |
| 5 | EDSC301 | 5 | Science | Earth and space | |
| 6 | EDPD30E | 5 | Professional development | Assessment planning year 3 | |
| 7 | EDPD30D | 5 | Prefessional development | Simulation and modelling year3 | |
| 8 | EDPD30C | 5 | Professional development | Planning and programming year3 |
| Sem | No | Code | Hrs | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | EDHU302 | 5 | Social Science | Society and government in PNG |
| 2 | EDPD302 | 5 | Professional development | Planning and programming | |
| 3 | EDMA302 | 5 | Maths and Numbers | Data and statistics | |
| 4 | EDSC30B | 5 | Science | Earth and Space year 3 | |
| 5 | EDEB302 | 5 | Language | Assessing implementing englisg curricullum | |
| 6 | EDPD362 | 5 | Professional development | Manageing student learning | |
| 7 | EDPD30B | 5 | Profession development | Practicum Year3 Sem6 | |
| 8 | EDEA30B | 5 | Social Science | Expressive Arts |
Important Notes
Entry into all programs is subject to meeting minimum academic requirements and availability of spaces. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.