Introduction
The Upgrade Diploma in Teacher Education (UDECTE) is tailored for in-service teachers holding a valid KNEC ECDE Certificate. Following the phasing out of Teacher Certificate Courses (ECDE and P1), this program equips trainees with CBC-aligned professional competencies in pedagogy, professional practice, and content delivery—preparing them to serve effectively as Diploma teachers in Pre-primary and Primary levels (DTE-PP&P). Training runs for seven school terms: six for coursework and one for practicum/teaching practice.
Objectives
- Develop advanced pedagogical skills and classroom practice aligned to CBC.
- Strengthen assessment literacy, inclusive education, and educational leadership.
- Build competencies in curriculum studies, resource integration, and ICT in education.
- Enable in-service teachers to transition confidently to Diploma-level teaching roles (PP&P).
Units
Professional Courses
- Child Development & Psychology
- Curriculum Studies
- Educational Resources
- ICT Integration in Education
- Educational Assessment
- Research Skills
- Inclusive Education
- Educational Leadership & Management
- Sociological & Philosophical Foundations
- Historical & Comparative Foundations
- Micro Teaching
Integrated Content & Pedagogy Courses
- English
- Kiswahili
- Mathematics
- Environmental Education
- Art & Craft
- Physical Education
- Music
- Religious Education
- Health & Nutrition
- Practicum / Teaching Practice
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid KNEC ECDE Certificate.
Career Opportunities
- Diploma Teacher (Pre-primary & Primary)
- CBC Classroom Practitioner / Instructional Leader
- ECDE Centre Administrator / Manager
- Education Support roles in public and private institutions (subject to TSC/MoE requirements)
