TSC Excludes 26 Undergraduate Courses from PGDE Qualification

TSC Excludes 26 Undergraduate Courses from PGDE Qualification

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya, established under the provisions of Article 237(1) and (2) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), plays a pivotal role in teacher management functions within the country.

Among its mandates is the registration of qualified and trained teachers, a process integral to ensuring the quality of education in both public and private institutions.

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While a Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) open the door to teacher registration, there are some undergraduate courses where PGDE applicability is not applicable due to curriculum and subject content limitations.

Limitations in PGDE Applicability:

The eligibility criteria for teacher registration with a PGDE extend to individuals who hold a Bachelor’s Degree along with a PGDE, specializing in two teaching subjects.

However, there is an important caveat: applicants whose academic training aligns with subjects that are not currently included in the curriculum do not qualify for teacher registration, regardless of their PGDE credentials and enhancements.

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Courses Not Eligible for PGDE Qualification

A comprehensive list of such ineligible courses includes, but is not confined to:

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 Courses related to Engineering
21. Industrial Chemistry
22. Biochemistry
23. Hospitality and Tourism
24. Foods, Nutrition, and Dietics
25. Technology and Applied Biology
26. Microbiology, and more.

The rationale behind this exclusion lies in the subject content and its alignment with the requisite mastery for effective teaching. Ineligible courses often lack the comprehensive subject depth necessary to fulfill the role of an educator proficiently.

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The mastery of content in two teaching subjects, a cornerstone of PGDE eligibility, cannot be fulfilled when the subject matter is absent from the curriculum or insufficiently represented in the courses.

Conclusion:

While the PGDE pathway provides an essential route for educators to register with the TSC, it’s crucial to recognize that certain undergraduate courses don’t align with the required subject content standards.

The emphasis on subject mastery and curriculum alignment underscores the TSC’s commitment to maintaining the quality of education across Kenyan institutions.

As the education landscape evolves, understanding these nuances ensures that teacher registration is rooted in subject expertise, contributing to a stronger educational foundation for future generations.

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TSC Excludes 26 Undergraduate Courses from PGDE Qualification