List of TSC Disqualified Teaching Courses
Article 237(1) and (2) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) established the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya, a crucial body responsible for managing teachers nationwide. Among its primary functions is the registration of qualified teachers, a vital component in maintaining the quality of education in both public and private schools.
Typically, individuals aspiring to become teachers pursue a bachelor’s degree in either science or the arts, followed by a postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE). However, in certain undergraduate programs, the PGDE may not align well with the curriculum and subject matter.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a specialized PGDE in two teaching subjects are generally eligible for TSC teacher registration through the PGDE route. However, an essential point to note is that candidates with academic backgrounds matching subjects not currently included in the curriculum are not eligible for teacher registration, regardless of their PGDE credentials or other qualifications.
Now, let’s outline the courses that are excluded from TSC teacher registration due to their subject content misalignment:
1. Natural Resources
2. Meteorology
3. Forestry
4. Animal Husbandry
5. Horticulture
6. Farm Machinery
7. Fisheries
8. Anthropology
9. Sociology
10. Theology/Divinity
11. Journalism
12. Kiswahili and Communication
13. Business Management/Administration
14. Banking and Finance
15. Genomics
16. Actuarial Science
17. Environmental Science
18. Criminology
19. Biotechnology and Agriculture
20. All Engineering-related Courses
21. Industrial Chemistry
22. Biochemistry
23. Hospitality and Tourism
24. Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics
25. Technology and Applied Biology
26. Microbiology, and more.
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The basis for excluding these courses stems from their subject content and its alignment with the necessary proficiency for effective teaching. Ineligible courses often lack the comprehensive subject depth required for educators to excel in their teaching roles.
List of TSC Disqualified Teaching Courses
