FEES STRUCTURE
FULL-TIME COURSE
The Trainees are required to cover the recommended hours for coursework, and required hours for practicum and pass the assessments as directed by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). The Teacher Trainee also undertakes a three months micro-teaching course which is a prerequisite for teaching practice. Candidates are required to produce evidence of adherence to positive moral values and good behaviour such as Police Clearance.
Requirements
To Qualify for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) you MUST have C (Plain) and above in KCSE…
Candidates with disabilities are admitted with C Minus (-) grade in KCSE or its equivalent.
Duration
The duration of the course is three (3) years in accordance with the approved Curriculum designs.
Units Covered in DPTE
Professional Learning Areas
- Child Development and Psychology
- Curriculum Studies
- Educational Resources
- ICT Integration in Education
- Educational Assessment
- Research Skills
- Inclusive Education
- Educational Leadership and Management
- Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Historical and Comparative Foundations of Education
- Micro-Teaching
Integrated Content and Pedagogy Learning Areas
- English
- Kiswahili
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Art & Craft
- Physical and Health Education
- Music
- Religious Education (CRE|HRE|IRE)
- Health & Nutrition
- Kenya Sign Language
- Science & Technology
- Agriculture
- Home Science
- Indigenous language
- Foreign Languages (German, French, Arabic and Mandarin (Chinese)