Vision Empowerment Training Institute Education Department – List of all the Courses:
DIPLOMA TEACHERS EDUCATION (DTE)
MINIMUN COURSE DURATION
MININMUM QUALIFYING GRADES
EXAM BODY
24 months [3YEARS]
(plus) mean grade, C+ (plus) in the subject’s specialization, C (plain) in Mathematics for those taking Science, D+ (plus) in Mathematics for those taking Humanities, C (plain) in English for all applicants
KNEC
A candidate must take TWO TEACHING SUBJECTS and PROFESSIONAL in support subjects
The course duration is three years Practical teaching will be undertaken for two terms. To be awarded a DTE certificate, the candidate should have successfully completed the Practical Teaching (TP). Evaluation The Examinations will be conducted externally by the KNEC. REGULATIONS FOR THE DTE COURSE (Entry Requirement)
The entry requirement for DTE should be KCSE
C+ (plus) mean grade,
C+ (plus) in the subject’s specialization,
C (plain) in Mathematics for those taking Science, 5. D+ (plus) in Mathematics for those taking Humanities,
C (plain) in English for all applicants.
The DTE syllabus is in five volumes: Volume One: Professional and Support Subjects (COMPULSORY).
Education,
Environmental Education,
Education,
Communication Skills,
Entrepreneurship,
Information Communication Technology,
General Workshop Practices,
Library and Information Studies
Guidance and Counseling.
OPTIONALS (Choice for Subject Combination, At Least Two) Volume Two: Sciences.
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Home Economics
Agriculture
Computer Studies.
Volume Three: Humanities and Creative Arts.
Geography
History and Government
Christian Religious Education (C.R.E) or Islamic Religious Education (I.R.E), Hindu Religious Education (H.R.E)
Business Studies
Art and Design, Drawing and Design and Music.
Volume Four: Languages.
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English/literature
Kiswahili /fasihi
German
Arabic
French
Volume five: Technical subjects
Woodwork
Aviation Technology
Building Construction
Metal Work
Power Mechanics
Electricity.
PRIMARY TEACHERS EDUCATION
MINIMUN COURSE DURATION
MININMUM QUALIFYING GRADES
EXAM BODY
24 MONTHS [ 2 YEARS]
C PLAIN mean grade: D in Math’s C- English
KNEC
Candidates will take EIGHT (8) subjects from the options indicated below:
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Education
English
Kiswahili
Physical Education
Optional Subjects Candidates will be required to choose the FOUR SUBJECTS in either Option A or Option B in their second year.N/B First year all units are compulsory.
Option A
Mathematics
Science
Agriculture
Home Science
Option B
CRE OR IRE [ ONLY ONE may be taken ]
Social Studies
Art and Craft
Music
Visually impaired candidates will be allowed to opt for either Home Science or Mathematics instead of Art and Craft.
Candidates with Hearing Impairment only will be allowed to sit for Kenya Sign Language instead of KISWAHILI.
Teaching Practice -All PTE Candidates Must Take And Pass Teaching Practice To Qualify For A PTE Certificate.
QUALIFICATIONS Mean grade C plain UNIT ONE: EDUCATION: Broadly Classified into Four CategoriesFOUNDATION OF EDUCATION
Philosophy
Sociology
History
Comparative
CURRICULUM
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
MINIMUN COURSE DURATION
MININMUM QUALIFYING GRADES
EXAM BODY
24 months
C PLAIN, PTE (P1) cert KNEC CRAFT CERT
KNEC
Units
Unit 1. Philosophical, Sociological And Historical Foundations Of ECDE
Unit 2. General Psychology
Unit 3. Curriculum Development
Unit 4. Child Growth And Development 1
Unit 5. Child Rights And Child Protection
Unit 6. General Methods Of Teaching Young Children And Material Development
Unit 7. Child Growth And Development 2
Unit 8. Language Activities
Unit 8. Language Activities
Unit 9. Mathematics Activities
Unit 10. Music And Movement Activities
Unit 11. Science Activities
Unit 12. Physical And Psychomotor Activities
Unit 13. Research, Monitoring And Evaluation
Unit 14. Child Development 3
Unit 15. Social Studies Activities
Unit 16. Creative Activities
Unit 17. Health, Nutrition And Care
Unit 18. Children In Need Of Special Protection
Unit 19. Guidance And Counseling
Unit 20. Community Development
Unit 21. Personality Development
Unit 22. Training And Management Of ECDE Programmes
Unit 23. Teaching Practice
CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
MINIMUN COURSE DURATION
MININMUM QUALIFYING GRADES
EXAM BODY
12 months
D+(PLUS) proficiency cert
KNEC
Units
Unit 1.Foundation, Administration And Management Of ECDE In Kenya
Unit 2. Introduction To Child Psychology
Unit 3. Child Growth And Development
Unit 4. Health, Nutrition And Care
Unit 5. Early Childhood Development And Education Curriculum
