The DAPP Mkushi College of Education is a pre-service teacher training college that equips the student teachers with the skills that allow them to provide quality, child centered learning. The student teachers are trained to have a perspective of desiring to have every child succeed and make the school become a center for community development. In short, teachers become Another Kind of a Teacher, Creating Another Kind of School.
Opening in 2012, the college is fully accredited by the Teaching Council of Zambia and affiliated to University of Zambia. The college teaches the Government approved new revised curriculum for a 3 years diploma course. The college offers education that goes way beyond the curriculum and accredited content. Students experience an all-round training, preparing them for any and all kinds of challenges they will meet in a rural school academically and practically.
The main task of the teacher is to give their students zest for life and learning, only then can the students learn and have the capability to succeed..
The college program open students’ minds to become visionaries of providing good education in rural schools. The college provide a package of modern teaching perspectives and methods mixing theoretical academic learning and practical real world experiences, driven by the student-teachers themselves, with the able and professional guidance from facilitators and lecturers. They largely replace traditional teaching approaches with methods that give the pupils the space and materials to dialog and explore, placing them in the driving seat of their own learning.
Student teachers end up with an extraordinary and profound sense of solidary humanism, igniting and fuelling the passion and eagerness to work with rural communities. For the past five years, the pass rate has been at 99%.
DAPP has formed a network of graduated teachers to support the members after placement in primary schools.
Our Vision is a Zambia where all children receive quality and equitable education preparing them to reach to their full potentials.
To train teachers for primary schools, specifically for rural areas, who are passionate, knowledgeable and competent in delivery of knowledge, skills and values to learners at grades 1-7 and have a high level of professionalism in execution of their duty.
We foster an environment where students embrace challenges, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a passion for lifelong learning. Through hands-on experiences like the Compass Tour, we empower future teachers to make a meaningful impact in rural communities and beyond.
our guiding principle is “Learning by Doing.” We believe in an active, hands-on approach to teacher training, where students gain practical skills through real-world experiences, community engagement, and problem-solving initiatives. Our principle fosters teamwork, adaptability, and resilience, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to teach in diverse and rural educational settings.
At DAPP Mkushi College of Education, we cultivate an environment where peace and clarity flourish, allowing every individual to feel the charm of existence. Here, we cherish the journey of growth, empowerment, and the pursuit of knowledge, with the belief that true success is found in the pursuit of passion, purpose, and inner tranquility.
Join us for a special campus tour designed for prospective graduate and professional students. Experience firsthand what life is like at DAPP Mkushi College of Education —explore our state-of-the-art facilities, interact with our vibrant student community, and get a feel for the dynamic environment. Meet with our graduate admissions representatives to learn more about our diverse graduate programs and discover which path is the best fit for your future. Take this opportunity to envision your success at Dapp College Mkushi!
