Faculty of Education

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Faculty Of Education

History of the Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education at Plateau State University was officially approved by the NUC on 6th November 2023 following a successful resource verification. Its establishment reflects the University’s dedication to training competent educators through innovative teaching, research, and professional development. With three departments and six undergraduate programmes, the Faculty aims to produce skilled graduates equipped for careers in teaching and educational leadership.

Department of Science Eductaion
- B.Sc. Ed. Physics
- B.Sc. Ed. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Ed. Biology
- B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics
Department of Arts Education
- B.A. Ed. English Language
- B.A. Ed. Religious Studies

Plans are underway to expand academic offerings in the near future, include postgraduate programmes and additional specializations, in line with global trends and the growing demand for qualified educators.

The faculty staff engage in a range of research activities and community service notable among which is the research on and the recording, transcription and translation of folktales, songs, proverbs and riddles from Plateau State tribes conducted by the Department of English Language, the community theatre outreach of the Department of Theatre Arts, all sponsored withTETFund institute based research (IBR) grants. In addition, individual faculty members conduct researches, with some on postdoctoral research outside the country, and a trail of presentation of academic papers at local and international conferences. The vivacity of the staff is reflected in the students, some of whom have won national and international awards.

Department of Physics Education

Department of English Education

Department of Biology Education

Dean of Faculty

Prof. Sayita Sarah Gabriel Wakjissa is a professor of Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Education at Plateau State University, Bokkos. She holds B.Ed., M.Ed., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Jos, where she has been a lecturer since 2008. She has served in various academic and administrative roles, including Deputy Director of the Centre for Gender and Women Studies and member of several university committees. A dedicated scholar and team player, she is also on the Governing Council of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin.