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Hon. J. C. Muyingo unveiling the UNITE Task force and secretariat

UNITE Secretariat

Hon. J.C. Muyingo handing instrument of power to the first UNITE Chairperson.

Inauguration of the second UNITE Task force Chairperson Assoc. Prof. Betty Ezati

About UNITE

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 under the existing Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, as Other Degree

Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE was established as a multi-campus Institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The mandate of

UNITE is to coordinate and provide all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial teacher training to graduate level training. In addition, it is to provide in-service teacher training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.

Our Motto

Be the Teacher

Vision

A global centre of excellence in innovative Teacher Education for Social Transformation

Mission

To provide quality inclusive teacher education, training and research for community transformation

Mandate

To coordinate and provide all levels of teacher education ranging from initial teacher training to Postgraduate training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Goal

A professionally competent and innovative teacher responsive to the educational needs of the community

Core Values

a) Professionalism: committed to upholding the teaching profession and promoting professional growth. Professionalism will be exhibited in appearance, language and behavior.

b) Integrity: Demonstrating ethical standards and discipline expected of the teacher. Having an impeccable behavior and character. Integrity involves behaving honorably even when no one is watching

c) Innovativeness: Being creative and generating new knowledge and skills through teaching, learning and educational research for community based problem-solving.

d) Accountability: Holding and exercising the teaching profession in trust and taking responsibility for the decisions and indecisions in respect of UNITE mandate and objects.

e) Life-long Learning: Motivating clients to keep relevant through career progression and professional development.

f) Autonomy: Producing teachers who are responsibly in charge of their teaching profession and have freedom to exercise their innovative skills.