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0121Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education

HighDemand

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a professional teaching qualification designed for graduates who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-education field and wish to become qualified teachers. The programme provides pedagogical training, educational theory, and teaching practice experience, enabling graduates to register as qualified teachers with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya. The curriculum covers educational psychology, curriculum development, teaching methodology, educational assessment, classroom management, and subject-specific pedagogy. Students engage with both theoretical foundations of education and practical teaching experience through supervised teaching practice in schools. The programme is designed for degree holders seeking professional teaching qualifications. The PGDE addresses Kenya's demand for qualified teachers by enabling graduates from various academic backgrounds to enter the teaching profession. Many secondary schools and teacher training institutions require professionally qualified teachers. The programme provides an alternative pathway to teaching for graduates who did not pursue a Bachelor of Education degree. The programme combines coursework with supervised teaching practice. Students study educational theory, develop teaching skills, and apply their learning in classroom settings. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice in schools. The programme emphasises practical teaching competence and professional development. Graduates work as secondary school teachers, college lecturers, educational administrators, or curriculum developers in public and private schools, colleges, and educational institutions. The PGDE qualification enables graduates to register with the Teachers Service Commission and pursue teaching careers. The programme supports careers in teaching, educational administration, and curriculum development. This programme is ideal for graduates with bachelor's degrees in non-education fields seeking professional teaching qualifications. The programme provides the pedagogical training and teaching practice required for teacher registration in Kenya.

1 yearFull-timeup to Ksh 214,200