Administrators’ Perception of Teacher-educators’ Exhibition of Pedagogical Skills and Implementation of Early Childhood Education Curriculum in Primary Teachers’ Colleges in Eastern Uganda

The major intention of this study was to assess the perception college administrators on extent which Teacher-educators exhibit required pedagogical Skills be emulated by their trainees expectations Ministry Education and Sports in Uganda. authors paper were motivated notion that ought desirable as a mentorship strategy trainees. There is persistent public outcry about pseudo-trained graduates from Primary Teachers’ Colleges (PTCs) objectives threefold, namely: (1) identify stipulated ECE curriculum for teacher PTCs; (2) establish teacher-educators facilitate acquire curriculum; (3) find out challenges associated with Teacher-educators’ competencies PTCs Eastern A phenomenology research design adopted qualitative approach. Thirty-eight informant interviews nineteen focus group discussion schedules conducted participants who included; Principals, Deputy Director Studies an Official Kyambogo University. key findings indicated Teacher (PTE) 2012 stipulates exhibited trainees; however, experienced inability emulate. It difficult offer what they never possessed. greatest challenge reported majority inadequate funding yet practical learning area limited access opportunities Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses capacity building another concern. therefore, recommended trained exhibiting so mentor support If quality education realised expected, CPDs are crucial. Trainees expected tap into vast experience through emphasised Vygotsky social-cultural theory.