Diploma in Primary Teacher Education D(PTE)
It is a two-year course offered in Teacher Training Colleges. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become primary school teachers.
key details
- Entry Requirements: Candidates must have a minimum grade of C+ (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination or its equivalent as equated by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
- Course Structure: The program consists of theoretical and practical components, with a focus on early childhood development and education, curriculum design, teaching methods, and assessment techniques.
- Practicum: Students undertake a teaching practicum of 300 hours, where they apply their theoretical knowledge in real classroom settings.
- Assessment: The program includes continuous assessments, school-based assessments, and a KNEC summative assessment at the end of the third term.
- Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (PTE) by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
