CERTIFICATE IN ECDE IN NAIROBI

The certificate course in ECDE is a one year pre service or two year in service program. The course is organized in 4 school terms (3 terms + teaching practice) or 6 school holiday sessions The certificate course in ECDE aims at equipping trainees with knowledge, skills and attitude required in promoting the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, moral and cultural development of the child between 0-8 years With the provision of the above, it is anticipated that these will help effectively to cater for the needs of all children, to relate to other personnel and to give proper advice to parents. In addition teachers will be able to identify children with special needs and make informed decisions on their needs. The course in essence intends to introduce the teacher trainees to basic approaches & methods in meeting the needs of children, parents and the community. The course has 23 units and teaching practice.
 COURSE STRUCTURE:
 Foundation, Administration & Management of ECDE in Kenya
 Introduction to child psychology
 Child growth & development
 Health, nutrition & Care
 Early Childhood development & Education
 curriculum & Instructional & learning approaches
 Children with special needs,
 Guidance & counselling
 English language
 Lugha ya Kiswahili
 Language Activities
 Mathematics activities
 Science activities
 Social environmental activities
 Music & movement activities
Creative activities
 Physical activities
 General knowledge
Religious education
Materials development
 Introduction to research
 Community development
 Child rights & child protection
 Teaching practice

ENTRY REQUIREMENT:

 Entry requirements Trainees enrolling for this course should have A minimum of D+ in KCSE or its equivalent or; A pass in KCPE and MUST have taught for a minimum of 3 years and MUST have passed a proficiency test offered by KNEC