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The Institute of Teachers Professional Development (ITPD) offers an ICT Integrated Teacher Training Program and carefully prepared digital resources/notes/eBooks that makes teacher training enjoyable and accessible to teachers in various parts of Kenya. ITPD works in collaboration with Kajiado Teachers Training College (KTTC) where Practical sessions, and KNEC assessments are conducted. This collaboration ensures that teacher trainees receive the highest quality training from excellent trainers, equipping them with the skills and KNEC certification needed to excel in modern, technology-enhanced classrooms.
uDECTE – Upgrade
Introduction
Following the phasing out of ALL Teachers certificate courses (ECDE and P1); the MOE has introduced an UPGRADE PROGRAMME from ECDE certificate to DECTE, targeting many teachers who are currently in service. The upgrade programme is designed to enable the candidates to take all the professional courses where the principles of CBC are embedded.
Admission Requirements
KNEC ECDE Certificate
Duration of training
Five (5) school terms: Four (4) terms for course work and one (1) term for practicum. The Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) shall be graded as stipulated by KNEC
Mode of Study
- Blended mode with some face to face sessions during weekends and School holidays
- School-Based (Distance Learning) Sessions
Units Covered
Professional Learning Areas
UNIT 1: Child Development and Psychology
UNIT 2: Curriculum Studies
UNIT 3: Educational Resources
UNIT 4: ICT Integration in Education
UNIT 5: Educational Assessment
UNIT 6: Research Skills
UNIT 7: Inclusive Education
UNIT 8: Educational Leadership and Management
UNIT 9: Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
UNIT 10: Historical and Comparative Foundations of Education
Integrated Content and Pedagogy Learning Areas
UNIT 11: English
UNIT 12: Kiswahili
UNIT 13: Mathematics
UNIT 14: Environmental Education
UNIT 15: Art and Craft
UNIT 16: Physical Education
UNIT 17: Music
UNIT 18: Religious Education
UNIT 19: Health and Nutrition
UNIT 20: Micro-Teaching
Subjects EXEMPTED from the upgrade program include:
- Kenya Sign Language
- Indigenous language
- Foreign Languages (German, French, Arabic, and Mandarin (Chinese)
DTE – PP&P
INTRODUCTION
Diploma in Teacher Education for the Pre-Primary and Primary level (DTE–PP&P) Course is a critical milestone in the implementation of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya.
The course has been developed to prepare the student teacher to be able to effectively guide the learners at the Pre-Primary School and Primary School level; that is from Pre-Primary One (PP1) to Grade Six (G6) in Basic Education.
It is envisaged that the teacher educator will guide the student teachers appropriately to embrace the shift from the Objective-Based to the Competency Based Curriculum which is hinged on use of learner-centred pedagogy for realisation of the stated expected learning outcomes.
In addition, the emphasis on formative assessment to facilitate learning should be underscored as the basis for determining learner aptitude and performance. Other key aspects that have been introduced include structured micro-teaching, a longer period for the practicum and the introduction of specific Professional Courses that ensure congruence with the CBC vision, mission, pillars and guiding principles as enshrined in the Basic Education Curriculum Framework (KICD, 2017).
The DTE-PP&P course seeks to develop the teacher to act as a facilitator in the learning process taking into consideration the different abilities and learning styles of individual target learners.
The course has been designed with emphasis on experiential and reflective learning to develop appropriate Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK); hence, the emphasis on integrated content and pedagogy for the student teachers while at college. This is to ensure that the student teacher is given adequate time to practice how to facilitate learning of the different strands prescribed in the curriculum designs.
REGULATIONS FOR DIPLOMA IN TEACHER EDUCATION – PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY (DTE–PP&P)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements for the Diploma in Teacher Education at the Pre-Primary and Primary level (DTE–PP&P) is C Plain Mean Grade in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination (KCSE) or its equivalent (as equated by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
The Special Needs Candidates (SNE) could be admitted with C Minus (-) Grade in KCSE or equivalent.
DURATION OF TRAINING
The duration for the DTE–PP&P is three (3) years.
SUBJECTS OFFERED
The trainee undertaking the DTE–PP&P shall take ALL courses specified in the DPTE curriculum; which includes Professional Courses and learning areas (subjects) in Primary School Curriculum.
MICRO-TEACHING AND PRACTICUM
Micro Teaching shall be undertaken as a course and shall be a pre-requisite for the Practicum; hence a course design has been developed for it.
There shall be two (2) school term practicum sessions.
AWARD OF DIPLOMA
To be awarded the Diploma in Teacher Education – Pre-Primary and Primary, the candidate must achieve the following:
- Complete the required hours for coursework and pass the stipulated assessment as directed by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
- Complete the required hours for the Practicum and pass the stipulated assessment as directed by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
Note: If the student fails to meet the requirements for award of the Diploma in Teacher Education –Pre-Primary and Primary, he/she will be allowed to repeat the specific component or learning area failed.
GRADING
The DTE–PP&P shall be graded as stipulated by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
Mode of Study
- Full-time classes.
The DTE-PP&P courses of training are as follows:
Professional Learning areas
1. Child Development and Psychology
2. Curriculum Studies
3. Educational Resources
4. ICT Integration in Education
5. Educational Assessment
6. Research Skills
7. Inclusive Education
8. Educational Leadership and Management
9. Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
10. Historical and Comparative Foundations of Education
11. Micro Teaching
12. Practicum
Integrated Content and Pedagogy Learning areas
1. English
2. Kiswahili
3. Mathematics
4. Science and Technology
5. Agriculture
6. Home Science
7. Religious Education: CRE/IRE/HRE
8. Social Studies
9. Physical and Health Education
10. Art and Craft
11. Music
12. Indigenous Language
13. Foreign Languages: French/ Arabic/ German/Mandarin (Chinese)/ KSL