ElgonView College is a pioneer higher education Institution in the North Rift, the Faculty of Education has strives at producing highly skilled graduate teachers able to help the Kenyan Economy to grow in Western region and beyond.Today the faculty prides itself as a fountain of excellence in the field of education training. While many higher learning institutions are drastically cutting the cost of training teachers by reducing the duration of teaching practice, the school has continued to provide all education students opportunities to interact in the school environment for a whole school term during teaching practice.
This simulation has provided our students with the critical industry knowledge that gives them a competitive edge over others.
Philosophy
The School of Education believes that a true teacher is one that is mentally, physically and spiritually sound to impart the same virtues in his/her learners making them best suited for service to God and mankind in this world and in the world to come.
Vision
To equip students with essential skills and competencies in teaching and research that will make them unique educators wherever they will be.
Objectives
The School of Education seeks to:
- Impart in student teachers knowledge and skills that will make them effective and efficient teachers in various levels of education.
- Equip students with relevant knowledge and skills to enable them assume leadership roles in
the educational systems and other institutions of society. - Develop educators who will seek to identify themselves with and create a positive impact on the youth who make up a large percentage of our society.
- Prepare candidates for higher education.
Departments
The School of Education consists of the following departments:
• Department of Arts Education
• Department of Language Education
Programs Offered by the School of Education
The School of Education offers courses leading to the award of Bachelor of Arts with Education and Bachelor of Science with Education degrees both secondary and primary options. It also offers Diploma in Education (only in Primary option).There is no Diploma in Secondary Education.
Courses Offered | ||||
Level | Qualification | Mode of Study | Intake | Examining Body |
Cert. Early Childhood Education (ECDE) | KNEC D+ Profeciency in ECDE | Fulltime/PartTime Schoolbased |
Jan/May/Sep | KNEC |
Diploma. Early Childhood Education (ECDE) | KNEC C Plain, P1 cert, Or KNEC Cert in ECDE | Fulltime/PartTime Schoolbased |
Jan/May/Sep | KNEC |
Primary Teacher Education (PTE-P1) | C PLai, D plain in Maths, C- in Eng | Fulltime/PartTime Schoolbased |
Jan/May/Sep | KNEC |
Diploma in Teacher Education (DTE) Arts & Science | C+ (plus), C plain in Eng, C+ in Subject of specialization, C plain in Maths(for Science), D+ in maths (For Humanities) |
Fulltime/PartTime Schoolbased |
Jan/May/Sep | KNEC |
which department is Primary Teacher Education?
You have said there is only Diploma in Primary Teacher Education yet application says there is ony certificate in P1.
May you clarify for me