School of Education

Didactics, Curriculum Development and Teaching

Designing meaningful learning through pedagogy, curriculum and professional teaching practice.

The Didactics, Curriculum Development and Teaching programme at MEHIT University prepares students with practical knowledge in teaching methods, curriculum planning, lesson design, learner assessment, classroom practice and educational innovation for careers in schools, training centres, curriculum support, educational administration and teaching-related institutions.

Programme Didactics, Curriculum Development and Teaching
About the Programme

Preparing future educators for effective teaching and curriculum practice.

Good teaching begins when curriculum, method and learner understanding work together.

The Didactics, Curriculum Development and Teaching programme develops students’ ability to plan lessons, apply teaching methods, review curriculum materials, assess learners and support meaningful classroom practice with professional responsibility.

Teaching Methods

Learn practical approaches for guiding lessons, explaining concepts and supporting learner participation.

Curriculum Planning

Understand how curriculum goals, learning outcomes and classroom content are organized for effective teaching.

Lesson Design

Develop the ability to structure lessons with clear objectives, learning activities and assessment points.

Learner Assessment

Build awareness of assessment methods used to observe progress, support feedback and improve learning.

Classroom Practice

Prepare for supervised classroom teaching through communication, planning and professional discipline.

Educational Innovation

Explore how thoughtful methods, materials and learning tools can improve teaching in modern classrooms.

Professional Journey

From education foundations to
confident classroom practice.

The programme guides students from core education knowledge into teaching methods, lesson design, curriculum planning, learner assessment and professional teaching readiness.

Students building education foundations in a professional teacher training environment
Students practising teaching methods and lesson design with instructors
Students reviewing curriculum materials and learner assessment plans
Students presenting teaching portfolio work in a supervised education setting
Stage 01
Current Stage 01
Progression 01 / 04
Stage 01

Build Your Education Foundation

Develop core knowledge in teaching, learning, classroom structure and the professional responsibilities that guide education practice.

Stage 02

Develop Teaching Methods and Lesson Design Skills

Practise lesson planning, teaching methods, learning activities and classroom communication for effective learner engagement.

Stage 03

Advance into Curriculum Planning and Learner Assessment

Learn how curriculum goals, content sequencing and assessment methods support clear, structured and meaningful learning.

Stage 04

Teaching Portfolio & Professional Readiness

Bring together lesson plans, curriculum exercises, assessment work and supervised teaching activities into a professional portfolio.

Professional Readiness

From education foundations to confident classroom practice.

From education foundations to confident classroom practice, students build the ability to design learning experiences with clarity, structure and professional responsibility.

What You’ll Learn

Learn the methods behind effective teaching and curriculum design.

Students develop practical understanding of didactics, pedagogy, curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching methods, learner assessment and supervised classroom practice.

Students preparing lesson plans and classroom learning activities
Students practising teaching methods in a supervised classroom setting
Students reviewing learner assessment notes and feedback materials
Students taking part in supervised classroom teaching practice
Didactics and Pedagogy

Study how teaching methods, learner understanding and classroom decisions shape meaningful learning.

Understand how curriculum goals, learning outcomes, content and progression are planned for effective education.

Learn to prepare lessons with clear objectives, suitable activities, learning materials and assessment points.

Build practical skills in explaining concepts, guiding participation and supporting learners through structured teaching.

Develop awareness of assessment, feedback, observation and evaluation methods that support learner progress.

Prepare for supervised classroom practice through planning, presentation, communication and professional conduct.

Learning Experience

Learning shaped by lesson design, curriculum practice and supervised teaching.

Students learn through lesson planning workshops, teaching practice sessions, curriculum review exercises, assessment design practice, classroom presentation practice and portfolio-based teaching projects.

Students reviewing lesson plans and curriculum materials in a professional teacher training environment

Practical learning for thoughtful teaching and curriculum development.

The learning experience connects education theory with supervised classroom practice, helping students build confidence in planning lessons, reviewing curriculum materials, designing assessments and presenting learning activities with professional clarity.

Lesson Planning Workshops

Practise preparing lessons with clear objectives, learning activities, teaching materials and assessment points.

Teaching Practice Sessions

Develop classroom confidence through supervised teaching activities, presentation practice and professional feedback.

Curriculum Review Exercises

Review curriculum materials, learning outcomes and content sequencing to understand how structured education programmes are developed.

Assessment Design Practice

Learn how to design assessment activities that support feedback, learner progress and responsible classroom evaluation.

Classroom Presentation Practice

Build communication skills through lesson presentation, learner engagement and supervised classroom delivery.

Portfolio-Based Teaching Projects

Bring together lesson plans, curriculum exercises, assessment work and teaching practice into a professional portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Career pathways in teaching, curriculum support and education practice.

Graduates are prepared for support roles in schools, training centres, education offices, curriculum support units and teaching-related institutions.

Teaching Assistant

Curriculum Support Assistant

Education Assistant

Lesson Planning Assistant

Training Support Assistant

Classroom Support Assistant

Educational Programme Assistant

School Administration Assistant

Programme Information

Essential details for future teaching and curriculum development students.

Qualification

HND / Degree Pathway

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Duration

2 Years

Four Semesters + Practical Teaching Training

Entry Requirements

GCE Advanced Level

Education, humanities, social sciences or relevant subjects preferred

Study Mode

Morning

Full-time On-Campus Programme

Campus

Yaoundé

MEHIT University Main Campus

Tuition

Contact Admissions

Current tuition available from Admissions Office.

Practical Learning

Teaching and Curriculum Practice

  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching Practice
  • Curriculum Review
  • Teaching Portfolio
Career Outcome

Professional Teaching and Curriculum Development Pathway

Prepared for teaching support, curriculum support, lesson planning, classroom assistance, educational programme support and school administration roles.

FAQ

Questions about Didactics, Curriculum Development and Teaching.

The Didactics, Curriculum Development and Teaching programme is completed over two academic years including practical teaching, curriculum review and portfolio-based training.

Students study didactics and pedagogy, curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching methods, learner assessment and classroom practice.

Yes. Students develop practical skills through lesson planning workshops, teaching practice sessions, curriculum review exercises, assessment design practice, classroom presentation practice and portfolio-based teaching projects.

Yes. Graduates may progress to further studies in education, curriculum development, pedagogy, teacher training or related education fields subject to the University’s admission requirements.

Graduates may work as Teaching Assistants, Curriculum Support Assistants, Education Assistants, Lesson Planning Assistants, Training Support Assistants, Classroom Support Assistants, Educational Programme Assistants and School Administration Assistants.

Applications are submitted through the MEHIT University Admissions Office. Contact Admissions for entry requirements, tuition fees and application deadlines.

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Begin Your Career in Teaching and Curriculum Development.

Join an education programme designed to develop skilled, reflective and responsible educators ready to plan lessons, support curriculum development and improve learning experiences.