The Department of Teacher Education Wollega University is one of the departments within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The department is dedicated to preparing competent, reflective, and ethically responsible teachers and curriculum professionals who can contribute to improving the quality of education in Ethiopia.
The department offers a Master of Arts (MA) program in Curriculum and Instruction. The program equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in curriculum design, instructional practice, educational research, and the evaluation of teaching and learning.
The department also provides the Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDT) through weekend and summer programs. This arrangement allows working professionals and graduates from other fields to obtain the pedagogical training required to enter or advance in the teaching profession.
Currently, 2,406 trainees are attending the PGDT program, of whom 1,977 are male and 429 are female. This large enrollment reflects the strong demand for teacher training and the department’s growing role in strengthening the teaching workforce.
To deliver these programs effectively, the department has secured experienced and qualified academic staff with strong expertise in teacher education, curriculum, and instruction.
Through its programs, the department is committed to advancing teacher professionalism, promoting research-based teaching practice, and supporting the development of quality education.