The new diploma in primary teacher education has been introduced by the government to phase out P1 course, which since introduction, has produced primary school teachers.
The new diploma in primary teacher education will be offered in the current primary teacher colleges, beginning May 2022
Those who are interested in applying should apply for the May 2022 Intake, which is ongoing.
New diploma in primary teacher education Entry requirements
The entry requirements for the new diploma in primary teacher education are C Plain in the KCSE or its equivalent.
New diploma in primary teacher education Course duration
The new diploma in primary teacher education training shall take three years, as per the approved curriculum designs.
New diploma in primary teacher education Specialization
The teachers’ trainees for the new diploma in primary teacher education will specialize in only three subject areas.
The specialization areas have been clustered into four, but teachers will only pick one subject per cluster. Specialization will begin from year one
New diploma in primary teacher education Cluster one subjects
Kenya Sign Language
Indigenous Languages
Foreign Languages (German, French, Arabic and Mandarin (Chinese).
New diploma in primary teacher education Cluster two subjects
Mathematics
Home Science
Agriculture
Science and Technology
New diploma in primary teacher education Cluster three subjects
Social Studies
Religious Education(CRE, HRE, IRE)
New diploma in primary teacher education Cluster four subjects
Art and Craft
Music
New Diploma In Primary Teacher Education Compulsory Subjects
English
Kiswahili
Physical and Health Education (PHE)
Kenya sign language for hearing impaired.
The mandatory learning areas will build on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the young teacher for effective lesson delivery.
New diploma in primary teacher education Evaluation
Upon completing the required hours for coursework and passed the stipulated KNEC assessment, one will be approved to teach in any primary school countrywide.
The teachers will also be required to have completed the required hours for the practicum and passed the stipulated KNEC assessment.
The teachers will undergo a three months micro teaching course, which will be a requirement for teaching practice. During micro teaching, the trainees will prepare teaching and learning materials, which they will use to teach their peers.
New Diploma In Primary Teacher Education Placement
Upon completion of the course, the trainees will be registered and employed by the TSC in any primary school across the country.
