Assessment-Related Challenges Encountered by Supervisors in Evaluating Professional Competence of Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education Students within a State University in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe2
Shepherd GamaDepartment of Educational Policy Studies and LeadershipMidlands State UniversityORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7819-3169Email: gamas@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: Assessing professional competence among students in the Post Diploma in Teacher Education (PDTE) programme at a state university in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province presents complex challenges for academic supervisors. The programme targets semi-skilled lecturers seeking formal andragogical qualifications and requires evaluation during teaching…