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About Kenya Technical Trainers College Education Department
Background Information
Initially, the department was referred to as the Proffessional Studies Department, wherein students would be admitted from Form Four and Form Six. Students joining the college with an O’Level certificate would pursue a four year course while those joining the college with A’Level certificate pursued a three year course.
Then, the department only offered pedagogical courses to students admitted by other departments in the college. In 1988, the name of the department was changed from “Professional Studies Department” to “Education Department”.
Currently, students pursue a one year programme. The minimum requirement for admission is a diploma in technical programme.
The Education Department offers pedagogical courses to students in the following Departments;
Business Education
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Building and Civil Engineering
Instructor Training
Computer Studies
Information Studies
The main aim of the department is to equip students with pedagogical skills necessary for a competent teacher. Through the course, students gain an understanding of the nature of the learner and the learning environment, and the process of teaching and learning.
The Education Department also offers Institutional Management course wherein students can specialize in either Clothing Technology or Foods and Beverage.
Kenya Technical Trainers College Education Department Courses Offered
The following pedagogical courses are offered:
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term_4
Code
CourseName
Hrs
Code
CourseName
Hrs
Code
CourseName
Hrs
ED2110
History of Education
22
ED2142
Research Methods 2
11
ED2220
Guidance & Counseling
22
Teaching Practice
ED2120
Philosophy of Education
22
ED2310
General Methods
44
ED2420
Education Administration
33
ED2141
Research Methods 1
22
ED2230
Tests & Measurements
33
ED22 40
Comparative Education
11
ED2130
Sociology of Education
33
ED2210
Educational Psychology
44
Special Methods
24
ED2410
Curriculum Development
22
ED2320
Educational Technology
44
Education department also houses Institutional Management Section which offers the following courses:
Diploma in Technical Education ( Clothing Technology option)
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term_4
Code
CourseName
Hrs/wk
Code
CourseName
Hrs/wk
Code
CourseName
Hrs/wk
HE2551
Garment Design I
4
HE2552
Garment Design
II
4
HE2590
Project Design and Evaluation
8
Teaching Practice
HE2561
Clothing Construction I
3
HE2562
Clothing Construction II
3
HE2620
Special Methods
16
HE2540
Textiles
2
HE2610
Shopping Management
4
HE2580
Consumer Education
2
MP2411
Maths for IM
2
2. Diploma in Technical Education ( Foods and B everage option )
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