Who are we
Computer Science Teachers’ Association of Zambia (COSTAZ) was dully registered on 26th of August 2021 in accordance with the provision of societies Act Cap 119 of the Laws of Zambia with the agenda to provide a professional platform for teachers of ICT /Computer Science, leaners in schools and other organization/ persons with interest in
ICT. On the 27th of August 2021, the association was recognized by the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry directed all government institutions to accord the Association support for it to function well within the existing frameworks in the Ministry of Education.
Our objectives are:
- To provide a meaningful platform of Computer Science/Studies teachers’concerns.
- To work with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders to ensure thatComputer Science is a standalone department.
- To enhance quality and relevance in the provision of Education Technology andDigital Literacy Capacity Building and Up-skilling through CPDs, seminars,workshops and conferences.
- To integrate ICT in other subjects and promote/support ICT in special schools.
- Equipping School Administrators and those in other senior positions atDEBs/PEOs/HQ with Basic Computing Skills.
- To enhance efficiency and safeguarding of ICT Facilities in schools.
CORE VALUES
- Innovation: Offer a platform for production unit through research and innovations to both teachers and learners to promote software development, web design and hardware maintenance.
- Quality: Put the interest of our learners first and be dedicated to providing and individualized learning experience that assures learner satisfaction despite of their learning difficulties.
- Integrity: Remain committed to our Job description while discharging our duties with unwavering high standards of honesty, trust, professionalism and ethical behavior.
- Excellence: improve learners’ performance in computer related subjects through CPDs and electronic teaching to achieve quality results. Professionalism: enhance teachers competencies through capacity building and upskilling programs
- Teamwork: Work as one cohesive team from school level to national level whilst maintaining a caring and supportive work environment that fosters a sharing of ideas, skills and resources.