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P1 and ECDE teachers to start diploma upgrading training in September 2022

PTE teachers as well as ECDE teachers will start the Diploma upgrading programme in September which is next month.

The first lot is already out and are just waiting for their practicum in September before they are awarded with the CBC Diploma upgrade certificate.

The Ministry said the training will equip the teachers with skills key for implementation of the new curriculum.

TSC has also indicated that it will favour the teachers by awarding them more marks during recruitment interviews.

Those interested in September training were asked to apply by 15th August to allow ease verification of original certificates and testimonials

“Duly filled application forms should be submitted to the Sub County Director Education offices from Thursday 28th July 2022 to Thursday 15th August, 2022 by the applicants in person to ease verification of original certificates and testimonials,” said Education PS Julius Juan in an advert.

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The Ministry of Education also released programme to guide the intake process.

According to the released programme the selected applicants will report to their respective colleges on Tuesday 27th September, 2022 (one day reporting).

The Ministry also advertised for similar training which will start in April next year for those who will not be able to join next month.

In the advert the Ministry said duly filled application forms should be submitted to the Sub County Director Education offices from Thursday 28th July 2022 to Thursday 18th August, 2022.

This upgrading program targets the trained teachers who are not yet employed by Teachers Service Commission (TSC), County Governments or Private Sector.

Below are the requirements for P1 and ECDE teachers who want to join the training.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING TO DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION (DECTE)

1.  The applicant must possess a valid ECDE Certificate NOT Provisional. The ECDE certificate must have been obtained from a recognized training institution.

2.  The duration of the Course shall be1890 Hours.

3.   The course shall be fully residential and shall last for 5 terms 4 terms for tuition and 1 for practicum.

4.   The trainee shall take all courses specified in the upgrading programme of Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE).

5.   The trainees shall undertake a Teaching Practicum of 300 Hours.

6.    To be awarded the Diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours for Course Work and pass the stipulated assessment by the Kenya National Examination Council.                                                                                                                                           “

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING TO DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)

1.    The applicant must possess a valid PTE Certificate

2.     The duration of the course shall be 1500 Hours.

3.   The course shall be fully residential and shall last for 4 terms 3 terms for tuition and 1 for practicum.

4.      The trainee shall take all courses specified in the upgrading programme of Diploma in Primary Teacher Education

5.      The trainees shall undertake  a Teaching Practicum of 300 Hours.

6.      To be awarded the Diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours for Course Work and the stipulated assessment by the Kenya National Examination Council.  

UPGRADE TRAINEES SELECTION AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM

DAY/DATEACTIVITY
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Thursday 28th July to Monday 15th August 2022Receiving of Registration Forms from the Applicants at the Sub-County Education offices
Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th August, 2022Submission of filled Registration Forms to CDEs b SCDEs
Monday 29th to Wednesday 31 st August , 2022Submission of Filled Registration Forms by CDEs to Minist Head uarters
Thursday 1 st September to Tuesday 6th Se tember, 2022Pre-selection activities (Compilation of returns
Thursday 8th to Wednesday 14th Se tember, 2022Selection Exercise/Post Selection Activities
Friday 16th to Tuesday 20th September, 2022Downloading and verification of admission letters by the Sub-County Directors of Education
Tuesday 27th September, 2022Selected applicants report to their respective Colleges (One day Reporting
Friday 7th October, 2022Principals submit Returns on reporting to MOE Teacher Education
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