Ministry of Education Asks Trained Teachers to Go Back to College

The Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 28, published an advertisement in the local dailies inviting applications from unemployed teachers looking to upgrade.

Although the advertisement invites only those teachers who are willing to apply for the upgrade, it is clear that this will soon be a mandatory requirement for those seeking to be employed by the The Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

The advertisement reads:

“All applicants who wish to be considered for admission into the Teachers Training Colleges for upgrading from Certificate (ECDE) and Primary Teachers Education (PTE) to Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) and Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) respectively are invited to apply.

“This is an upgrading program for the trained teachers in the above category who are not in service. The school based upgrading program to benefit teachers who are in service will be available once the school calendar normalizes,” reads the advertisement.

It goes on to say that: “Application forms are available on the ministries website. The forms can be downloaded from the Ministry’s website or hard copies can be obtained from the County’s Director of Education (CDEs) at no cost.

“Dully filled application forms should be submitted to the Sub-County Director Education from Thursday 29th July to August 13, 2021 by the applicants in person. Those with special needs are encouraged to apply.

“Candidates are encouraged to register in only one center. Double registration will lead to automatic qualification. The letter of offer will stipulate the fees and other requirements.

Entry requirements for upgrading to Diploma in Early Childhood Education

1. The applicant must posses a valid ECDE certificate
2. The applicant must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission
3. The duration of the course shall be 1890 hours
4. The course shall be fully residential
5. The trainee shall take all courses specified in the upgrading program in Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE)
6. The trainees shall undertake a teaching practicum of 300 hours
7. To be awarded the diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours f0r course work and pass the assessment by the Kenya National Examinations Council
8. Applicants shall be required to produce evidence of adherence to positive morals, values and good behaviour

Entry requirements for upgrading to Diploma in Primary Teacher Education

1. 1. The applicant must posses a valid PTE certificate
   2. The applicant must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission
   3. The duration of the course shall be 1500 hours
   4. The course shall be fully residential
   5. The trainee shall take all courses specified in the upgrading program in Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE)
   6. The trainees shall undertake a teaching practicum of 300 hours
   7. To be awarded the diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours f0r course work and pass the assessment by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
   8. Applicants shall be required to produce evidence of adherence to positive morals, values and good behavior