UPGRADE DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Upgrade Programme to Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (UDPTE) is a Certificate in Primary Teacher Education (PTE) and TSC Registration Certificate.

Duration and Structure of the UDPTE Programme

The duration for Upgrade to DPTE shall be four (4) school terms, three (3) terms will be used for coursework and one (1) term for practicum. The coursework may be offered either in a full time mode or blended mode of study. In a full time study mode, all learning sessions will take place in the institution during school days. In the blended mode, students shall take some learning sessions in the college during school holidays and engage in self-study through projects and assignments during the school term in a distance under the supervision of college tutors.

Subjects Offered

The teachers pursuing the Upgrade Programme to DPTE shall take all professional courses specified in the DPTE Curriculum as well as Subject areas they did not specialize in during the PTE Programme. The trainnes must cover 1,200 hours for coursework and 300 hours for practicum sessions. The total numbers of hours UDPTE candidate is required to cover is 1,500 hours.

Award of Diploma

To be awarded the diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours for coursework and pass stipulated assessment by the college and KNEC. The trainee will be expected to also cover the stipulated hours of practicum. The diploma will be awarded by KNEC upon passing all the stipulated assessments and practicums.