Short Courses Offered at University of Dodoma 2022-2023
UDOM offer different short course in which student can apply for certificate, diploma or Bachelor degree courses and programmes at University of Dodoma. The course will develop students’ personal growth, social-emotional skills (SES), ICT skills, essential study skills, and Learning skills which are important for university academic excellence.The UDOM Courses & Programmes is obtained from the official University of Dodoma (UDOM) website as approved by the Tanzania Commision for Universities (TCU).
Details About University of Dodoma
The University is located about 8 km east of the city centre, and is accessible by public transport, which is easily available from the city centre. Given the central location of Dodoma, UDOM is strategically positioned to serve applicants around the country and specifically Government and private sector employees living in Dodoma, who hitherto could not find training opportunities in the area. Such employees can comfortably utilize UDOM to combine work and study for their career advancement. Additionally, the geographical location and Dodoma weather render UDOM a convenient place for international students.
Our Goals
The goal is “To increase the contribution of higher education in Tanzania’s attainment of economic growth, reduction of poverty, and improved social wellbeing of Tanzanians through increased access to higher education, technological innovation, and generation and application of knowledge.”
Our Vision
The vision of the UDOM is “To become a centre of excellence that offers value added training, research and public services”.
Our Mission
The mission of the UDOM is “To provide comprehensive, gender sensitive and quality education to a broad segment of the population through teaching, research, and public services in the fields of education, health and allied sciences, natural sciences, earth sciences, information and communication technologies, business, humanities and social sciences”.
College of Informatics and Virtual Education
Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
Short course on Higher Education Academic Success (HEAS)
This is the University Academic Success course. Therefore, it aims at aiding students’ skills to adapt to academic challenges they might face or they are facing at university. The course will develop students’ personal growth, social-emotional skills (SES), ICT skills, essential study skills, and Learning skills which are important for university academic excellence. Other skills expected to be discussed are career choices and career development. The course does not provide a qualification to enable students to join university but it is for aspiring, admitted (freshman) and continuing university students for their academic success. The main goal is academic excellence in university education.
In addition to that, the skills acquired will help students to excel in their careers or life after accomplishing their university program well.
The report regarding academic performance in Tanzania Universities indicates success and some challenges. The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) reports below standard academic performance as the major reason for undergraduate students’ dropout. For example, TCU (2020) indicated that out of 6,654 dropouts, 4173(63%) dropped due to below standard academic performance. Some research shows that the major concerns of the university students, especially first year students, are: time management, study skills, and adjusting to the rigors of college life. This course aims to address these challenges and allow them to excel in their university education.
Learning Outcomes
The course has been planned to equip learners with knowledge, skills, and attitudes of learning to
achieve excellence in university academics. The course will, therefore:
1. Equip participants with the social-emotional skills necessary for achieving university academic excellence.
2. Equip participants with personal development skills necessary for becoming excellent university students and in their life at large.
3. Engage students in ICT practical skills essential for university academic success.
4. Engaging students in mindfulness practice that can enhance their attention.
2.0. Target Group
The course is intended for aspiring and enrolled higher education students all over Tanzania.
Course Duration
The Short-Course will be conducted for 14 days (2 weeks) in two sessions as follows:
FIRST SESSION
Registration deadline: 30th Sept, 2022 and Reporting Date 31 September 2022
Course dates: 01st Oct – 15th Oct 2022.
SECOND SESSION
Registration deadline: 14th oct 2022 and Reporting Date 16 October 2022
Course dates: 17th Oct – 30th Oct 2022.
Course fees
Tuition Fee Tsh. 300,000/= .
Accommodation fee for 15 days: Tsh 7500;
Mode of Payment
All payments should be made through bank accounts as follows:
Bank Name: CRDB
Name: UDOM CONSULTANCY AND SPECIAL PROGRAM
Account Number: 01J1082491700
Payment for: Academic Success in Higher Education
3.0. Course Content
ICT SKILL
o Basic in Computer Operations and Management
o Microsoft Word 2019
o Microsoft Excel 2019
o Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
o Internet, social media, and Searching engines
o Online resources, Open Libraries, and MOOCs
o Digital Books Open sources (Drive)
o Personal Productivity Software
o Academic Writing Software
o Note taking Software
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
o Self-awareness
o Identity
o Talents and Potentials
o Quality of Life
o Dreams and Aspirations
o Career Choices
o Goals and life objective development
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS
o Displays- Self-control
o Expresses feelings with words
o Listens and pays attention
o Pride in accomplishments.
o Has a positive self-image
o Asks for help when needed
o Aware of other people’s fillings
o Spiritual practices (Meditations and Mindfulness)
ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS
Reading Materials
○ Course materials
○ Books
○ Internet resources
Reading Culture
○ Developing reading culture
○ Coping with campus co-curricular activities that affect reading culture
Reading Skills
○ Methods and techniques
○ Planning
○ Prioritization
Note taking and note making
○ Methods and techniques (before, during and after lecture, tutorial, reading etc)
Writing Skills
○ Class assignments’ drafting, organizing and presentation
○ Class assignments’ review, proofreading, editing, and submission
Public Speaking Skills
○ Seminar presentation
○ Panel discussion
Reading and Writing Exams
○ Receiving question paper and answer booklets
○ Writing preliminary information such as name and/or registration/examination
number, degree program, answer booklet number etc
○ Tips for reading the exam
○ Tips for answering the exam
○ Time management in exams
○ Announcements in exams
○ Submitting the exam
LEARNING SKILLS.
o Change your brain change your grades
o Limiting beliefs.
o Brain and Learning.
o Mindfulness and attention control
o Quality learning, quality class time, quality and self-studying
GENERAL UNIVERSITIES REGULATIONS
o Course Transfer procedures
o Examination regulation
o The Grade Point Average
o Living on compass
4.0. Mode of Delivery
The course will be delivered through workshops and practical sessions in computer labs.
5.0. Eligibility
It is expected that participants should be form six graduates aspiring for higher education and
continuing university undergraduate students.
6.0. Certification
All participants will be awarded with two certificates of participation which are
I. ICT Proficiency course certificate
II. Academic Excellence in Higher Education Certificate
7.0. Mode of Application
Application/registration should be made using an online form through this link HERE
8.0. Location/Venue
The course will be conducted at the University of Dodoma in the Computer Laboratory (Lab 6 and
Lab 7) and classrooms found in the College of Informatics and Virtue Education (CIVE).
Contacts for Inquiries
I. Dr. Florence Rashidi
Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
Mob: 0711765738
Email: florencerashidi@gmail.com
Course Coordinator
II. Mr. Frederick Julius Msangi.
Department of Education Psychology and Curriculum studies (EPCS)
Mob: 0655637188
Email: msangimsangi@gmail.com
III. Dr. Kulwa Yohana Matalu
Department of Foreign Languages and Literature
Mob: 0754873014
Email: matalukulwa@gmail.com
Copy all inquiries to dicce@udom.ac.tz and to leonard.msele@udom.ac.tz