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About Unite
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was established on 5 July 2024 through Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, as an Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI).
UNITE was established as a multi-campus institution with campuses located in Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni (Arua), and Unyama (Gulu), while its headquarters are situated in Kira Municipality at the former Shimoni Core Primary Teachers’ College.
The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide all levels of teacher education in Uganda, ranging from initial teacher training to postgraduate education. The Institute also offers Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programmes and in-service teacher training to strengthen professionalism and improve the quality of education in the country.
UNITE provides National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)-accredited Programmes for both pre-service and in-service teachers in pre-primary, primary, and post-primary education.
Vision
To be a global centre of excellence in innovative Teacher Education for Social Transformation.
Mission
To provide quality inclusive teacher education, training and research for social and community transformation.
Mandate
Philosophy
Vocationalisation of teacher education
Core Values
Professionalism
We are committed to upholding the teaching profession through ethical conduct, discipline, excellence, and continuous professional growth.
Integrity
We uphold honesty, transparency, and trustworthiness in all our actions and decisions.
Equity and Inclusiveness
UNITE promotes fairness, equity, justice, and equal access to opportunities and resources for all.
Innovativeness
We encourage creativity and innovation in teaching, learning, research, and community problem-solving.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our decisions, actions, and performance in fulfilling the Institute’s mandate.
Lifelong Learning
We promote continuous professional development and lifelong acquisition of knowledge and skills.
Autonomy
We empower teachers to exercise professional judgment, innovation, leadership, and agency in education.
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