Recently the Ministry of Education launched an UPGRADE PROGRAMME from ECDE certificate to DECTE, targeting those teachers who are currently in service, in response to the phase-out of all Teachers certificate courses (ECDE and P1).
The upgrade program is meant to allow the candidates to enrol in all professional courses that incorporate CBC principles.
Admission Requirements
KNEC ECDE Certificate
Duration of training
Five (5) school terms:Â Four (4) terms for course work and one (1) term for practicum.
The Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) shall be graded as stipulated by KNEC
Mode of Study
- Blended mode with some face to face sessions during weekends and School holidays
- School-Based (Distance Learning) Sessions
UNITS COVERED
Professional Learning Areas
UNIT 1: Child Development and Psychology
UNIT 2: Curriculum Studies
UNIT 3: Educational Resources
UNIT 4: ICT Integration in Education
UNIT 5: Educational Assessment
UNIT 6: Research Skills
UNIT 7: Inclusive Education
UNIT 8: Educational Leadership and Management
UNIT 9: Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
UNIT 10: Historical and Comparative Foundations of Education
Integrated Content and Pedagogy Learning Areas
UNIT 11: English
UNIT 12: Kiswahili
UNIT 13: Mathematics
UNIT 14: Health and Nutrition
UNIT 15: Art & Craft
UNIT 16: Physical Education
UNIT 17: Music
UNIT 18: Religious Education
UNIT 19: Health & Nutrition
UNIT 20: Micro-Teaching