MIT Teachers Training College, TTC, Courses, Fees, Location, Contacts and How To Apply

MIT TTC is a fully registered Teachers Training College under the Ministry of Education registration number (P/TC/967/13). The college is an examination centre for KNEC examinations in Early Childhood Education, Primary Teacher Education, Special Needs Diploma in Secondary Education.

The College is located in Machakos town Mbolu Malu road, first floor of Posta building/Huduma Center directly opposite Equity Bank and Catholic Church (Cathedral).

FEE STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE

COURSE	TOTAL TERMS FOR THE WHOLE COURSE	TOTAL FEE (FULL TIME)	TOTAL FEE (SCHOOL BASED)	EXAM (KNEC)
DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION	FULL TIME: 3 YEARS / 9 TERMS SCHOOL BASED : 12 TERMS	139,740/=	102,550/=	15,300/=
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION(DECTE)	FULL TIME: 3 YEARS	101,740/=	101,740/=	15,200/=
DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION	MODULE I : 2 TERMS MODULE II : 3 TERMS	73,110/=	76,750/=	Module I : 7,700 Module II : 10,600
ECDE UPGRADE	2 YEARS	46,080/=	46,080/=	15,200/=
CERTIFICATE IN CARE GIVER	1 YEAR	30,080/=	30,080/=	3,000/=

DECE 300: DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION

This is a three years programme. At the end of the course students should achieve the following objectives

To equip the learner with knowledge and skills in developing and utilizing ECDE instructional materials and strategies for ECDE programmes.
To enable the learner understand the philosophical, sociological, historical and psychological perspectives in ECDE.
To enable the learner acquire knowledge and skills in administration and management of ECDE programmes
To equip the learner with knowledge, skills and attitudes in the provision of health, nutrition and care for young children
To enable the learner understand how children grow and develop from conception to adolescence.
To enable the learner to acquire knowledge and skills in research, monitoring and evaluation
To equip the learner with knowledge, skills, attitudes and strategies in community capacity building and mobilization
To equip the learner with knowledge and skills in all ECDE curriculum areas
To equip the learner with skills, knowledge and strategies to handle the emerging issues in ECDE programmes.

UNITS

DECE 301:  Philosophical, Sociological and Historical Foundations of ECDE
DECE 302: Curriculum Development
DECE 303:   Child Growth and Development 1- [Conception – 3 Yrs]
DECE 304: General Methods of Teaching Young Children and Material Development
DECE 305:   Child Growth and Development 11- [ 3 – 8 Years]
DECE 306:   Language Activities
DECE 307: Mathematics Activities
DECE 308: Science Activities
DECE 309: Research Monitoring and Evaluation
DECE 310: Music and Movement Activities
DECE 311:   Creative Activities
DECE 312:   Health, Nutrition and Care
DECE 313: Children In Need of Special Protection, Research Project
DECE 314: Teaching Practice
DECE 315: General Psychology
DECE 316:   Child Rights and Child Protection
DECE 317:  Physical /Psycho-motor Activities
DECE 318: Community Development
DECE 319:   Social Studies Activities
DECE 320: Guidance and Counseling
DECE 321: Child Development 111 – Pre -Adolescence and Adolescence
DECE 322: Personality Development
DECE 323:   Administration and Management of ECDE Programmes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are KCSE C plain or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent
A DICESE or Kindergarten Headmistress Association or Montessori Certificate with at least D+
Or P1 Certificate
Long service ECDE teacher with a KNEC proficiency examination Certificate

FEES STRUCTURE

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COST (KSHS)
		FULL TIME	SCH. BASED	EXAM (KNEC)
DECE	Diploma in ECDE	72,160	59,250	11,680

PTEC: 100: PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION – P1 DIPLOMA

Introduction

This is a two year program, which at the end of the course students should achieve the following objectives:

To develop the basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the teaching profession so that teachers attitude and abilities be turned towards professional commitment and competence
To develop awareness of the principles of good human relationship in dealing with children and the community
To develop teachers ability to communicate effectively
To create national consciousness in every teacher
To promote awareness and appreciation of the role of technology In national development

First Year

In the first year of the course, students study the following subjects:

PTEC: 101: Mathematics including aspects of Business Studies
PTEC: 102: English including aspects of Library Science, Mother Tongue and Drama
PTEC: 103: Kiswahili including aspects of Mother Tongue and Drama
PTEC: 104: Science integrated with Home Science and Agriculture
PTEC: 105: Religious Education (CRE / IRE)
PTEC: 106: Social Studies including Home aspects of Business Studies
PTEC: 107: Professional Studies including Special Needs Educations, Guidance & Counseling and legal issues in Education
PTEC: 108: Creative Arts (Music, Art and Craft and Drama)
PTEC: 109: Physical Education
PTEC: 110: Information Communications Technology (ICT)

Second Year

In the second year of the course, Students study nine subjects as follows;

PTEC: 111: English
PTEC: 112: Kiswahili
PTEC: 113: Professional Studies
PTEC: 114: Physical Education
PTEC: 115: ICT

Each student will then be required to choose four subjects from option A or B

OPTION A	OPTION B
PTEC: 116:Science	PTEC: 120: Music
PTEC: 117:Home	PTEC: 121: Science Art and Craft
PTEC: 118: Agriculture	PTEC: 122: Social Studies
PTEC: 119: Mathematics	PTEC: 123: Religious Education

N/B: Students go for three sessions of Teaching Practice – one in first year and two in second year.
In the final year, a student will be required to sit for nine subjects including Teaching Practice. Information Technology will be internally examined for the time being.

QUALIFICATIONS

Mean grade C plain
C plain in mathematics, English, Kiswahili, C plain in one humanities, C plain in one sciences
Upgrade in ECDE (FROM ECDE to DECTE) – 4 terms-course

FEES STRUCTURE

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COST
		FULL TIME	SCHOOL BASED	EXAM KNEC
PTEC 100	Primary Teacher Education	93,660	73,000	3,900

DSES: 400: DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION – SCIENCE OPTION

Introduction

This is a three year program, which at the end of the course students should achieve the following objectives:

To develop the theoretical and practical knowledge about the teaching profession
To promote national unity, national development , social equality and responsibility
To develop teacher awareness, competencies and appreciation of technology in national development.
To prepare a teacher who can

Provide sustainable learning opportunities
Develop learner communicative skills
Develop learners ability to crirically think and imaginative thinking in problem solving and self expression.
Develop the individual learners potential abilities to the maximum through a variety of creative learning experiences.

To develop in the teacher the ability to adopt , change ad appreciate innovation

Units

DSES 401: Education
DSES 402: Environmental education
DSES 403: Physical Education
DSES 404: Communication skills
DSES 405: Entrepreneurship
DSES 406: Information Communication Technology
DSES 407: General Workshop practices
DSES 408: Library and information studies
DSES 409: Guidance and counseling
DSES 410: Mathematics
DSES 411: Physics
DSES 412: Chemistry
DSES 413: Biology
DSES 414: Home economics
DSES 415: Agriculture
DSES 416: Computer studies

Optional

DSES 416: English
DSES 416: Kiswahili

Each subject syllabus contains an introduction, course summary, suggested time allocation, general
objectives, specific objectives, content, suggested teaching and learning activities, learning
resources, and assessment method.

Note:

A candidate must take two teaching subjects and professional support subjects.

The course duration is three years
Practical teaching will be undertaken for two terms
To be awarded a DSE certificate, the candidate should have successfully completed the practical teaching. (Teaching Practice)

The examination will be conducted externally by the KNEC.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are KCSE C+ plain or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent

FEES STRUCTURE

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COST
		FULL TIME	SCHOOL BASED	EXAM KNEC
DSES 500	Diploma in Secondary Education(sciences	139,740	102,550	15,300

DSEA: 500: DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION – ARTS OPTION

Diploma in Education (Arts) is your entry to a teaching career in secondary schools. This course offers students’ knowledge and experience necessary to become secondary school teachers in art subjects like

English
Kiswahili
History
Geography
Business studies
Math
Christian Religious Education (CRE)

Other subjects

Physical Education
Education
Environmental Education
Guidance and Counselling

FEES STRUCTURE

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COST
		FULL TIME	SCHOOL BASED	EXAM KNEC
DSEA	Diploma in secondary education (Arts)	139,740	102,550	15,300

DSNE 700: DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION

This is a three year course.

The objectives of the Special needs Education is to provide the trainees with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the needs of learners with special needs. Module I takes two terms while Module II takes three terms of the full time or school based program.

Module One Units

DSNE 701:  Introduction to Children with Special Needs
DSNE 702: Child Growth and Development
DSNE 703:  Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
DSNE 704:  Introduction to Educational Resources (Theory)
DSNE 705: Introduction to Educational Psychology
DSNE 706: Management of Special Needs Education Programmers
DSNE 707:  Introduction to First Aid
DSNE 708:  Introduction to Early Childhood Care, Development and Education
DSNE 709: Introduction to Community Based Rehabilitation
DSNE 710: Library and Study Skills
DSNE 711: Professional Field Visits

Module Two Units

DSNE 712:  Introduction to Inclusive Education
DSNE 713:  Introduction to Contemporary Issues Affecting Education
DSNE 714: Behavior Management
DSNE 715:  Introduction to Educational Research
DSNE 716: Introduction to Special Needs Assessment and Early Intervention
DSNE 717: Curriculum Development and Adaptation
DSNE 718: Introduction to ICT
DSNE 719: Teaching and Learning Strategies for Learners with Special Needs
DSNE 720: Introduction to Educational Resources
DSNE 721: Professional Field Visits

Minimum Qualifications

Holder of P1 Teacher Training Certificate by training with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
Holder of P1 Teacher Certificate through promotion by the Ministry of Education after passing through the Teacher Proficiency Course (TPC) course.
Holder of Certificate Course in ECDE from KNEC or Ministry of Education DICECE certificate with at least D+ in KCSE or its equivalent and at least 2 years teaching experience.

FEES STRUCTURE

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COST
		FULL TIME	SCH.BASED	EXAM KNEC
DSNE 700	Diploma in special needs Education	91,410	83,300	MODULE I : 7,700 MODULE II : 10,600

DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL NEEDS
(hearing impairment)

It’s a 2 year training course.

Qualification being a holder of P1 Certificate.

CERTIFICATE IN CARE GIVER

It is a one year internal program for those with C minus and below.

It allows for professional care givers in Day care.

ADDITIONAL COURSES

ADULT EDUCATION : KCPE/KCSE -KNEC
Teacher Certificate in Adult Education (TCAE)-KNEC
Subject coaching/Revision

SHORT COURSES (2 WEEKS includes certificate of training)

ICT Integration in Education
Institutional leadership and management
Guidance and counseling

The short courses main target is Teachers, Principals, Deputy Principals, Guidance & Counseling HOD’s, Education managers, BOM’s, PTA’s etc.

MIT TTC CONTACTS

The Principal
MIT Teachers Training College,
Posta Building, 1st Floor, Mbolu Road
P.O. BOX 2656, 90100
Machakos – Kenya

Cell: +254 708 829 487
+254 733 287 555

E-mail: info@mitttc.ac.ke
Website: www.mitttc.ac.ke

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