Course Overview

The Diploma in Pedagogy and Instruction curriculum has been designed with the main purpose of preparing teachers and educators for the technical institutions in Kenya. It is designed to produce teachers with an in-depth understanding of the subject matter, sound professional skills and ability to adapt to the ever-changing Educational needs in Kenya. Its focus is on quality instruction in technical institutions. The content of the curriculum has been determined by the professional requirements of the teaching profession, the fundamental principles governing the discipline/academic areas and the students' unique needs for further education in their areas of interest and ability. The design and implementation of the Diploma in Pedagogy and Instruction is a response to the need to have appropriately trained technical educators in Kenya. The proposed curriculum will bridge the gap created by the scarcity of highly trained manpower in the field of Education.

Specialization

Who Can Join

• All Diploma Holders teaching at TIVET/POLYTECHNICS and would like to enhance their pedagogical skills

Entry Qualifications

Students admitted in this programme are those interested in taking technical teaching as a profession. Candidates shall only be admitted to the Diploma in Pedagogy and Instruction if they have satisfied the minimum entry requirements of the university as specified below:

• A candidate should have studied at least two subjects taught in technical colleges in Kenya.
• The candidate should have registered a pass in the diploma or degree.

Duration & Structure of The Programme

• One academic year programme (Three trimesters)
• The minimum duration equals one year and the maximum is three years.
• The minimum number of course units for the programme is 18.
• A student who does not complete the course in three years will be de registered.

Mode of Delivery of The Programme/Course

• Face to face interaction as full time and part time
• Blended Learning
• Courses shall be offered in terms of units.
• The course is offered on a Distance Learning model, with a blended approach of both face-to-face learning and virtual classes.
• The minimum number of course units for the programme is 18.
• Lecture hour: A lecture hour is equivalent to one (1) contact hour of lecture or two (2) hours of tutorial or three (3) hours of practical work.
• Credit hour: A credit hour is equivalent to one(1) lecture hour per week for a minimum of fifteen(15) weeks of teaching.
• Course unit: A course unit is equivalent to three credit hours which is equivalent to forty five (45) lecture hours.
• School term: Is as defined by the Ministry of Education

Curriculum Road Map