DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCTION (DECTE)

Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education graduate qualifies to teach play group, PP1, PP2 and Grade 1-3

Organization of Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education

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 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 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 Play group, PP1, PP2 and Grades 1 to 3
Developing learning experiences for early grade learners

A Word From The Dean

Career Opportunities in This Field

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

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