Zambia Institute of Special Education

Zambia Institute of Special Education(ZAMISE)

 

 

 

Phone Numbers:

+260211237204

+260211232408

Box 320081

LUSAKA

 

Location

About 120 meters off Chilumbulu Road 

On Mkushi Road 

Behind Kamwala Secondary School

Background 

Zambia Institute of Special Education (ZAMISE) started its operation in 1971, as Lusaka College for Teachers of the Handicapped. The College offered courses in Visual Impairment, Hearing and Physical Impairment. 

In 1981, the College extended its training programme to include the training of teachers of the mentally retarded.  

Vision  

To be a National research and Training Centre in Special Needs Education and produce competent and qualified Special Education Teachers and other personnel who will be able to meet the various Special Education Needs at different levels in the society of Early Childhood Care Education and Development, Basic and High Schools.  

Mission  

To Empower Special Education Teachers, Parents, Community and other Professional with the knowledge skill and attitude change through training, workshops and meetings 

Motto 

Service, Devotion and Dedication for Education of Children with disabilities 

Courses Offered 

Diploma in Special Education 

In 1993, Diploma in Special Education was introduced and the programme was affiliated to the University of Zambia. ZAMISE trains teachers in Teaching of the Visually Impaired, the Hearing Impaired, the teaching of children with learning difficulties and Early Childhood Education for children with special educational needs. ZAMISE offers a two year full time diploma course in Special Education. The programme equips students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the needs, strengths and limitations of the children with Special Needs.  

Outline of Diploma Course  

The core courses covered during the two years include the following Administration and Management; Curriculum Studies; Devices and Materials Production; Early Identification; Neuropsychology and Research Methods. The students continue studying courses from their specialty studying groups. 

Assessment Scheme 

This consists of lectures, discussions/group work, field trips, projects, assignments and tutorials. In the second year the students also conduct 8 weeks school experience in a chosen special school or unit that caters for their  area of specialisation.

Admission requirements for the diploma course are:-  

• Grade 12 certificate with 5 ‘O’ Levels

• In-service Teachers Training Certificate

• Recommendation from the sponsors  

Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre  

The centre conducts assessment for and placement of learners with special education needs. It also conducts training in assessment and intervention of learners with Special Education Needs.  

Diploma by Distance Learning  

ZAMISE also offers the Diploma through distance learning for the duration of three (3) years. The courses covered during the programe are the same as for full time. The course consists of three contact sessions in a year of two (2) weeks per session. 

During these contact sessions students are given all the materials and assignments until the next session. Extra tutorials are also available for those who need assistance and guidance. During contact sessions the students are provided with accommodation at the Institute.  

The admission requirements are the same as for full time diploma course.  

Other services offered 

• Computer lessons are conducted for students without the knowledge of using computers.

• Assessment for lessons and practice for children with learning difficult 

• For Low vision and Blind Students a resource room is available for them to use the talking computers and magnifying    screens.

• Braille Printer to print work in Braille is available.

• Research supervision to all the students 

ZAMISE, believes in the following; 

 Zealous in our planning

 Active in our lecturing

 Mindful with the kind of content and materials we use in our training

 Industrious in the production and provision of education materials that are useful and acceptable to all.

 Sense of belonging to the quality and acceptable education.

 Enterprising in the choice of education

Extra Curricular Activities

• Sports
• Production Unit
• Clubs
• Preventive Maintenance

The Institution also has a 150 capacity hall that can be hired on weekend and holidays for such activities as Kitchen Parties and weddings. There is also an open space that can cater for 3 hundred people.

 

Click Here To Download Application Form(2016)

Click Here To Download Application form(Distance Learning)