New Minimum Requirements For The Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education

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New Minimum Requirements For The Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education Course

Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher

Organization of Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education

  • Term 1-6 classwork, school-based assessments 1 and 2
  • Term 7- micro-teaching, KNEC summative assessment
  • Term 8-9- practicum

Learning areas taught– professional studies, English, indigenous, languages, Kiswahili, physical and health education, mathematics, health and nutrition, environmental studies, creative arts, music, religious education.

Entry Requirements for Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education

  • 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).
  • Candidates with disabilities shall be admitted with C- (Minus) grade in KCSE or equivalent.
  • The course will take a duration of three (3) years.
  • The teacher trainees shall take ALL courses specified in the DECTE Curriculum.
  • The trainees shall undertake a Micro Teaching course of three (3) months.
  • To be awarded a Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE), the Teacher Trainees must complete the required hours for coursework and pass the stipulated assessment as directed by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
  • The trainees shall be required to produce evidence of adherence to positive moral values and good behaviour such as a School Leaving Certificate.

Skills You Will Aquire

  • Classroom management
  • ICT Integration in Education
  • Educational Resource Development
  • Competency-based assessment
  • Activity-based learning strategies
  • Competency in handling all learning areas at the following levels Playgroup, PP1, PP2 and Grades 1 to 3
  • Developing learning experiences for early-grade learners

Career Opportunities in This Field

  • Teaching in ECDE centres and primary schools in grades 1 to grade 3
  • Writing of course books
  • Development of Educational Resources
  • Grading assessments in grades 1 to 3
  • School managers
  • School proprietors

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