Exclusion of 26 Undergraduate Courses from PGDE Eligibility by TSC.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya, established established in 1967 through an Act of Parliament (Cap. 212 of the Laws of Kenya), holds a pivotal role in overseeing educational matters in the country. One of its key responsibilities is the registration of qualified teachers, ensuring education standards in public and private schools.
To be eligible for teacher registration, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Arts and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). However, some undergraduate courses are excluded from PGDE eligibility due to curriculum and subject limitations.
The criteria for teacher registration with PGDE require candidates to have a Bachelor’s Degree and a PGDE, specializing in two teaching subjects. Notably, individuals with academic backgrounds in subjects currently not part of the curriculum are ineligible for teacher registration, even if they hold PGDE qualifications.
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The list of these courses that do not meet the requirements is extensive, including subjects like Natural Resources, Meteorology, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Farm Machinery, Fisheries, Anthropology, Sociology, Theology/Divinity, Journalism, Kiswahili and Communication, Business Management/Administration, Banking and Finance, Genomics, Actuarial Science, Environmental Science, Criminology, Biotechnology and Agriculture, all Engineering-related Courses, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Hospitality and Tourism, Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics, Technology and Applied Biology, Microbiology, and more. it is important to note that the exclusion is based on subject content and its alignment with the necessary proficiency for effective teaching. These courses often lack the depth required for excelling in the role of an educator.
Mastering content in two teaching subjects, a fundamental requirement for PGDE eligibility, becomes unattainable when these courses lack the subject matter or provide insufficient coverage.
While the PGDE pathway is significant for teacher registration with the TSC, it’s vital to understand that specific undergraduate courses do not meet the required subject content standards. The focus on subject mastery and curriculum alignment reflects the TSC’s commitment to maintaining high education standards in Kenyan institutions.
As the educational landscape evolves, recognizing these intricacies ensures that teacher registration relies on subject expertise, ultimately enhancing a more robust educational foundation for future generations.
Exclusion of 26 Undergraduate Courses from PGDE Eligibility by TSC.