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Diploma in Primary Teacher Education Admission 2021; DPTE To Commence in June as MoE Plans to Replenish all P1 Teachers 

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Diploma in Primary Teacher Education Admission 2021; DPTE To Commence in June as MoE Plans to Replenish all P1 Teachers 

Official Admission Dates for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE 2021

The Ministry has now announced the official 2021 admission dates for the first hybrid cohort of Primary school teachers.

According to the Ministry of Education’s calendar, training of the pioneer breed of primary school diploma teachers will commence in June 2021 upon completion of the May 2021 selection process.

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New Training for Primary School Teachers

Under the new competence-based tuition regime, a diploma in primary teacher education is the set minimum requirement for anyone wishing to become a primary school teacher to guarantee quality teaching and learning standards.

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE Selection/ Admission

According to data from the Ministry of Education, MoE, approximately 1, 000 students have been identified to pioneer in the new diploma in Primary teacher education programme.

The 1, 000 students will join only six Teacher Training Colleges, TTCs across Kenya as teacher education reforms kick-off to pivot the new Competency-based Curriculum, CBC.

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LIST OF TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES, TTCs READY TO RECEIVE THE JUNE 2021 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION, DPTE TEACHER TRAINEES

Given the tight minimum requirements for DPTE admission, the 1, 000 students who have been selected will join MOE-approved TTCs that can comfortably implement the new curriculum designs which include Machakos, Thogoto, Baringo, Igoji, Migori, and Shanzu.

Official MoE Reporting Dates for DPTE Teacher Trainees 2021

DPTE teacher trainees are expected to start reporting to their respective teacher training colleges from June 2, 2021.

The initial reporting date which had been set on May 24, has been done away with. Some of the students will report to their designated colleges on Monday next week while the remaining will follow in June.

Every college has been allocated 150-200 students for a start with the remaining colleges expected to absorb students in September, the second intake.

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE Intakes 2021

According to the Education CS, Teacher Training Colleges will receive students in two phases this year. The first intake is already underway with over 1, 000 students already enrolled for the new Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE in six colleges.

The second intake is set to take place in September. Click Here to apply for the DPTE September intake.

This, therefore, means that the KCSE 2020 candidates can still apply for the new course.

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE Duration

The new curriculum designs for the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE will require a minimum of three years to complete.

All Primary School Teachers to Undergo CBC Training

Plans are also underway to ensure that all currently serving primary school teachers whether employed by TSC or not undergo training to replenish their knowledge and skills.

According to the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD Director Charles Ong’ondo, all P1 teachers will be given a chance to sharpen and upgrade their skills through virtual and in-person platforms.

“We are developing a diploma program for them and that may be school-based or virtual. But we shall communicate in good time,” he said last week.

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education- DPTE Subject Requirements 2021

Applicants must have a KCSE Mean Grade of C Plain with a C Plain in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, and any of the Humanities and Sciences.

The entry behavior for Candidates with disabilities is however slightly lower than that of abled candidates- a KCSE mean grade of C- Minus and a C- Minus in the Cluster subjects.

The new minimum requirements for primary teacher trainees have however attracted complaints even from key stakeholders within the education sector with some critics arguing that the education ministry should have set the admission criteria to be an aggregate mean score of C Plain at KCSE level and do away with individual subject performances.

What is your take? Do you think the government was right to tighten the minimum entry requirements for the new enhanced diploma in primary teacher education?

Feel free to share your thoughts on our comments platform since your ideas do matter.

 

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Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE courses, selection criteria (Minimum Requirements), Available Intakes, Application Deadline and Reporting Dates 2021

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Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE courses, selection criteria(Minimum Requirements), Available Intakes, Application Deadline and Reporting Dates 2021

DPTE intake 2021: Applications for the New Diploma courses introduced by the Ministry of Education in preparation for the full roll-out of the Competency Based Curriculum,CBC were expected to end before 20th April according to the directives issued by the ministry of education.

The newly appointed Basic Education Permanent Secretary Dr.Julius Jwan however extended the Application period to April 20th and asked willing applicants to apply beginning April 6th 2021.

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However, it has been noted that most Teacher Training Colleges are likely to suffer a huge blow because so far the applications received are below please as opposed to the expected enrolment rates even after the extension of the application period.

DPTE qualifications 2021

The major reason for the low numbers is that most applicants failed to meet the minimum entry requirements.

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Applicants are expected to join TTCs and choose to study either Diploma in Primary Teachers Education, DPTE, or Diploma in Early Childhood Development Teacher Education, DECTE.

Applicants are required to have a mean grade of C Plain in KCSE or its equivalent with a C Plain in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics and a C Plain in any of the Humanities and Sciences subjects.

For applicants with disabilities;

One should possess the minimum entry grade of C- (minus).

Duration: The courses will take three years in accordance with the approved curriculum designs.

 

Reporting dates: Selected candidates are to report to their respective colleges by Monday 3rd May 2021. It will be a one day reporting exercise.

About the new diploma in primary teacher education, DPTE 2021

NEW DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION(DPTE) COURSE
( FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO JOIN TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES ONLY)

Quick key notes about the course

A) Application -Ongoing
B) Available Intake- May 2021
C) Minimum Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is C Plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination (KCSE) or its equivalent as equated by the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec).

D) Course duration

The duration for the diploma training shall be three years, according to the approved curriculum designs.

E) Specialization

The teachers’ trainees will only specialise in three subject areas, having attained a minimum KCSE grade of C (Plain) in the learning areas they wish to focus on.

Course Clusters

The areas for specialisation have been grouped into four clusters, but teachers will only pick one subject per category for specialization.

Candidates shall specialise from the first year in at least three learning areas preferably from any one of the four clusters.

Cluster one subjects

Kenya Sign Language
Indigenous Languages
Foreign Languages (German, French, Arabic and Mandarin (Chinese).

Cluster two subjects

Mathematics
Home Science
Agriculture
Science and Technology

Cluster three subjects

Social Studies
Religious Education (CRE, HRE, IRE)

Cluster four subjects

Art and Craft
Music
Mandatory 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.

F) Evaluation/ Assessment

Those who will be approved to teach in schools will have completed the required hours for coursework and passed the stipulated assessment as directed by Knec .

They will also be required to have completed the required hours for the practicum and passed the stipulated assessment as directed by Knec.

There shall be three months micro-teaching undertaken as a course and will be a pre-requisite for teaching practice.
During this period, teacher trainees will prepare learning and teaching materials and short lessons, which they will try on their peers for practice and feedback.

G) Placement

These trainees upon completion of the course will be registered and employed by Teachers service commission (TSC) to teach in primary schools across the country.

 

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Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE; Why Teacher Training Colleges, TTCs are not Damping Sites for KCSE Failures

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Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE; Why Teacher Training Colleges, TTCs are not Damping Sites for KCSE Failures

Diploma in Primary Education; Receiving the first cohort- pioneers of primary school teacher trainees in May 2021, teachers training colleges, TTCs are bound to undergo major reforms for better service delivery and competency-based curriculum implementation later.

New TSC Recruitment Demands for Primary School Teachers 

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For effective service delivery, any secondary school leaver wishing to be recruited by the Teachers Service Commission as a primary school teacher must possess a Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE.

Kindly note that primary school teacher trainees will no longer pursue a certificate course in P1.

This is in line with impending curriculum reforms that will see the phasing out of the colonial 8-4-4 system, ushering in the 2-6-6-3.

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Diploma in Primary Education for Teacher Trainees

The new Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, DPTE was introduced to replace the outdated P1 Certificate course for primary school teachers.

New Curriculum designs for this course and learning materials have already been availed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD in preparation for the complete rollout in May 2021.

How Different is DPTE from P1 Certificate course?

Unlike the P1 Certificate course, Diploma in Primary Education  will allow teacher trainees to specialize in three subject areas from the following clusters only:

Diploma in Primary Education, DPTE new Course Clusters

Cluster One

List of Subjects under Cluster one include

Kenya Sign Language

Indigenous Languages

Foreign Languages ie French, German, Chinese and Arabic

 

Cluster two

List of subjects under this cluster include

Mathematics

Home Science

Agriculture

Science and Technology

 

Cluster three

Social Studies

Religious Education- CRE, HRE, IRE

Cluster four

Music

Art and Craft

 

Mandatory Subjects include

English

Kiswahili

Physical and Health Education

Kenya Sign Language for Hearing Impairement

Examination Body

To proceed to the teaching profession, one must complete mandatory course work and attain the pass mark set by the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC.

Length of Stay

To successfully complete the required curriculum designs, teacher trainees will take three years. During their stay, they will get nourished with foundational knowledge and skills setting the pace for a professional teaching career.

Here are the new requirements for Diploma in Primary Education Teacher Trainees

C plain mean grade- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE

C plain in two art subjects or languages

One principle and two subsidiaries for Kenya Advenced Certificate of Education holders

C plain in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE with a C-MINUS in two art subjects or languages for P1 Teacher Certificate Holders.

The afore-listed new requirements for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education have been received with mixed reactions by key Education stakeholders with some advocating for the lowering of minimum entry grades following low numbers of qualified teacher trainees signing up for the diploma course.

Some have however lauded the government’s move to tighten entry requirements since Teacher Training Colleges are not damping sites for KCSE failures.

Here is the latest reaction on the new Diploma in Primary Education

Kitui Professionals’ Coordinator Campel Munyambu has said teachers training institutions are not damping grounds for KCSE failures.

He lauded the move by the ministry of Education saying that those who do not qualify to join the approved Teacher Training  Colleges  can as well pursue other careers.

“Our children need to be taught by people who have qualified to do so. Different careers require different grades. It is good that whoever wants to be a teacher will put more effort in high school to attain the required grade in teaching,” added Munyambu.

The coordinator expressed his concern saying it is funny that there are some key stakeholders  advocating for the grade to be lowered to grade C minus.

He said all those grades are not bad but there are other places they can fit in, especially now that there are so many different institutions.

He called upon learners to identify their dream jobs early in life and stop the behaviour of waiting for parents to choose for them what to do and be in life.

What are your views on this matter? Feel free to post your thoughts on the newly introduced Diploma in Primary Teacher Education on our Comments Platform.

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Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (Teacher Upgrade Programme): How to apply, requirements

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DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (TEACHER UPGRADE PROGRAMME)

Welcome to the application portal for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (Teacher Upgrade Programme).

The Ministry of Education has introduced the programme to provide a pathway for teachers with P1 or Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) certificates to upgrade their qualifications to diploma level. The objective is to provide an opportunity to P1 and ECDE teachers to align enhance their career prospects and align with the demands of the Competency Based Education system.

Training will take place at the 33 Primary Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) spread across Kenya. The minimum entry requirements are P1 or ECDE certificate from Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

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To view the TTCs and apply,  click here.

DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
Primary Teacher Education

DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Minimum Mean Grade C
NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section

Minimum Subject Requirements

None

Available Programmes

Institution Institution type Programme Code Programme Name
ABERDARE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NYANDARUA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4480B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
ASUMBI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE HOMA BAY COUNTY Ministry of Education 4515B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
BISHOP MAHON TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE TURKANA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4510B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
BONDO TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE SIAYA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4560B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
BORABU TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NYAMIRA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4485B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
BUNYORE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE VIHIGA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4520B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
CHESTA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE WEST POKOT COUNTY Ministry of Education 4440B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
EGOJI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MERU COUNTY Ministry of Education 4435B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
GALANA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KILIFI COUNTY Ministry of Education 4525B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
GARISSA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE GARISSA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4580B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
KAIMOSI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE VIHIGA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4425B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
KAMWENJA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NYERI COUNTY Ministry of Education 4455B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
KENYENYA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KISII COUNTY Ministry of Education 4460B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
KERICHO TEACHERS’ COLLEGE KERICHO COUNTY Ministry of Education 4395B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
KITUI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KITUI COUNTY Ministry of Education 4550B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KWALE COUNTY Ministry of Education 4535B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
MACHAKOS TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MACHAKOS COUNTY Ministry of Education 4475B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
MANDERA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MANDERA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4445B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
MERU TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MERU COUNTY Ministry of Education 4405B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
MIGORI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MIGORI COUNTY Ministry of Education 4555B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
MOSORIOT TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NANDI COUNTY Ministry of Education 4490B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
MURANG’A TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MURANG’A COUNTY Ministry of Education 4465B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
NAROK TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NAROK COUNTY Ministry of Education 4420B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
SEME TEACHERS COLLEGE KISUMU COUNTY Ministry of Education 4530B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
SHANZU TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MOMBASA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4450B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
ST. AUGUSTINE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE – EREGI KAKAMEGA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4415B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
ST. JOHN’S TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE – KILIMAMBOGO KIAMBU COUNTY Ministry of Education 4500B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
ST. MARKS TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE-KIGARI EMBU COUNTY Ministry of Education 4430B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
TAMBACH TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY Ministry of Education 4575B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
TARBAJ TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE WAJIR COUNTY Ministry of Education 5375B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
THOGOTO TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KIAMBU COUNTY Ministry of Education 4470B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
UGENYA TEACHERS COLLEGE SIAYA COUNTY Ministry of Education 4545B59 DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)

 

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