TSC Disqualifies PGDE Certification for 26 Undergraduate Courses

TSC Disqualifies PGDE Certification for 26 Undergraduate Courses

TSC Disqualifies PGDE Certification for 26 Undergraduate Courses. The Teachers Service Commission of Kenya (TSC), established under Article 237 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), plays a key role in the administration of teacher-related positions in the country.

One of his responsibilities includes recruiting qualified and trained teachers, which is an important step to improve the quality of education in public and private schools.

Although a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) are requirements for teacher registration, there are specific undergraduate courses where the PGDE program is not valid due to curriculum and course limitations.

Restrictions on using PGDE:

The criteria for registering a teacher with a PGDE is for an individual to have completed a bachelor’s degree with a specialized PGDE in two subjects.

However, there is one important caveat: people with current academic background in non-curricular subjects are not eligible to register as teachers, even if they hold a PGDE qualification.

Courses not eligible for PGDE qualification:

An extensive list of such ineligible courses includes:

– Natural resources

– Meteorology

– Forestry

– Livestock

– Gardening

– Agricultural equipment

– Fishing

– Anthropology

– Sociology

– Divinity / God

– Journalism

– Kiswahili and communication

– Business Administration / Management

– Banking and finance

– Genomics

– Real science

– Environmental Science

– Criminology

– Biotechnology and Agriculture

– All Engineering related courses

– Chemical industry

– Biochemistry

– Recreation and tourism

– Food, nutrition and diet

– Technology and applied biology

– Microbiology and others.

This deduction is based on the content of the topic and the level of skills required for effective teaching. Non-law courses often lack the comprehensive depth needed to effectively fulfill the instructor’s role.

The content mastery requirement in both courses, a key aspect of the PGDE qualification, cannot be met if the subject is not on the syllabus or not covered sufficiently in the courses.

The results:

Although the PGDE pathway is important for teachers to register at TSC, it is important to recognize that some undergraduate courses do not meet the required content standards.

Academic excellence and curriculum alignment reflect TSC’s commitment to improving the quality of education in Kenyan institutions.

As the educational environment changes, recognizing this complexity ensures that teacher enrollment is based on subject matter expertise, contributing to a stronger educational foundation for future generations.

TSC Disqualifies PGDE Certification for 26 Undergraduate Courses