TSC Excludes 26 Undergraduate Courses from PGDE Qualification
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya, established according to the guidelines in Article 237(1) and (2) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), has a central role in managing teacher-related functions within the country.
One of its responsibilities involves the registration of qualified and trained teachers, a crucial step to uphold education quality in both public and private schools.
While possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Arts and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a requirement for teacher registration, there are specific undergraduate courses where PGDE application is not valid due to curriculum and subject limitations.
Constraints in Applying PGDE:
The criteria for teacher registration with a PGDE are for individuals holding a Bachelor’s Degree along with a PGDE, with specialization in two teaching subjects.
However, there’s an important condition: individuals whose academic background is in subjects that are currently not part of the curriculum are not eligible for teacher registration, even if they possess PGDE qualifications.
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Courses Not Meeting PGDE Qualification:
An extensive list of such courses that don’t meet the requirement includes, among others:
– 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.
This exclusion is based on subject content and its alignment with the necessary proficiency for effective teaching. Courses that are ineligible often lack the comprehensive depth needed to perform the role of an educator effectively.
The requirement of mastering content in two teaching subjects, a key aspect of PGDE eligibility, cannot be met when the subject matter is absent from the curriculum or inadequately covered in the courses.
Conclusion:
While the PGDE route is important for teachers to register with the TSC, it’s essential to acknowledge that certain undergraduate courses don’t match the required subject content standards.
The focus on subject mastery and curriculum alignment underscores the TSC’s dedication to upholding education quality in Kenyan institutions.
As the educational landscape changes, recognizing these intricacies ensures that teacher registration is based on subject expertise, contributing to a stronger educational foundation for future generations.
TSC Excludes 26 Undergraduate Courses from PGDE Qualification
