The State University Of Zanzibar

BIO

Dr. Shehe Abdalla Moh’d is the Head of the Department of Early Childhood, Primary, Inclusive, and Special Needs Education at the School of Education, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA). He is a seasoned lecturer and academic, holding a PhD in Education specializing in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Dr. Shehe is a professionally trained teacher, having pursued comprehensive training in education from the diploma level through to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

His academic and professional expertise spans a range of areas within the field of early childhood education, including early childhood curriculum development, child psychology, parental and community engagement, 21st-century skills, child sociology, and early learning assessment. In addition to his specialization in early childhood education, Dr. Shehe also possesses valuable experience in language instruction and educational management.

Dr. Shehe is a certified Master Trainer in Early Childhood Development (ECD), with extensive experience in designing and facilitating a wide variety of ECD training programs across Zanzibar. He is an active curriculum developer, researcher, and consultant in the fields of ECE and ECD, currently involved in several ongoing research projects and developmental initiatives. He has also contributed his expertise to numerous ECE and ECD workshops and professional forums both within Zanzibar and in broader regional and international settings.

Leadership Experience

  • Principal Examination Officer – SUZA2008 – 2011
  • Quality Assurance Officer – SUZA2012 - 2014
  • Acting Dean, School of Continuing and Professional Studies - SUZA2013
  • Coordinator for Early Childhood Education, SUZA 2014 - 2015
  • Acting Head of Department of Early Childhood, Primary, Inclusive and Special Needs Education – SUZA2016 - 2020
  • Acting Head of Department of Educational Foundation, Instructions and Leadership – SUZA.2019
  • Acting Dean of School of Education2019
  • Head, Department of Early Childhood, Primary, Inclusive and Special Needs Education (School of Education, SUZA)2023-Present

Dr. Moh'd Shehe Abdalla

Head of Department of Early Childhood, Primary, Inclusive and Special Needs Education

Academic Qualification

  • PhD Education University of Dodoma Early Childhood Education (May 2018 – 2022)
  • MA Education University of Dodoma Education (November 2012)
  • BA Education State University of Zanzibar Language (2007)
  • Diploma Education Nkrumah Teachers College Language (May 2001)
  • Advance Level Fidel Castro Secondary Arts (1997 - 1999)
  • Secondary Level Shamiani Secondary School Arts (1993 - 1996)
  • Primary Level Michakaini Primary School (1984 - 1992)

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Awards

  • May 2001 – The Best Academic Student in Language (Diploma).
  • December 2007 – Minister of Education’s Award of The Best Student in Education (Degree).