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EDUCATION

What is education?

Education is the process of facilitating learning and acquiring knowledge, skills, values, attitude and habits. The person who gives an education to another person is referred to as an educator. A Degree in Education is among most common degree courses in Kenya.

Several students who score between B plain and C+ end up pursuing this course because the entry requirements are low as compared to other courses.

In Kenya, the best universities to pursue a degree in education include the University of
Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Maseno University, Moi University, Kabarak University,
Daystar University, JKUAT and USIU. You can decide to pursue the program as a parallel
student or as a regular student. If parallel program is your option, then the minimum entry
qualification is a C+ and if it’s regular, each university has specified cut off points.

How can one educate people?

  1. Teaching through Storytelling, Songs, dances and poems, Games.

Do you know of other ways you can educate your siblings, neighbor, friends and colleagues?

How does one become a teacher?

A teacher is also an educator since they help us to learning through teaching. A teacher not only teaches academic skills like mathematics, science and history but also how to behave (habits) like to respect our elders, how to socialize with others and great teachers go a long way to encourage us to achieve our goals and dreams.

In order to become a teacher you need to work hard and smart in primary school so that you can go to Secondary school where you again need to work extra hard to score a mean grade of C+ and above to go to the University of your choice. In the university you can choose a course of your choice depending on your interests and preferences.

How many types of teachers are there?

  • Early Childhood Development Teachers.

As an early childhood teacher, you get to introduce a 6 year old to the world of school. An
early childhood teacher is also called a pre-school teacher or kindergarten teacher. To
become a pre-school teacher one is required to attain a mean grade of C- in their Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination to go to University and study for this
course. Do you remember the name of your pre-school teacher? As a pre-school teacher
you get to teach the children through games, storytelling, poems, drawing and songs. Do
you know of a song you sung in pre-school?

  • Primary and Secondary School Teacher?

To become a Primary school teacher one is required to attain a mean grade of C plus in
their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination to go to University and
study for this course however for Secondary school teacher the mean grade is slightly
higher at B- and above. At the university level, you get to pick the subject you desire to
study in campus based on the reflection of your performance on the subject or grade in
your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. The lectures will teach you
to become better in the subjects you pick to study so that you can be able to teach
children who are in primary and Secondary school just like you are being taught at the
moment by your teachers. In the university one studies for four years and once they are
done they graduate with a degree in the subject or course they choose.

  • Lecturer/Professors

Lectures teach at the university level. To become a lecturer at the university teaching
education one needs to first and foremost graduate from the university with a degree
on the course of their choice in the field of education. After graduating with a degree,
you then go back to the university for your postgraduate followed by masters and then
PhD in the field of education. The PhD earned must be from an accredited university for
example University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Moi University and the rest.

What other jobs can one do with a degree in education?

  • Counsellor
  • Play Therapist
  • Child Psychotherapist.

Bachelor of Education requirements at Kenyatta University

(Geography,  C.R.E, Islamic Studies, Kiswahili, History, English, Business studies,
Mathematics and Literature.)

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in two
subjects of career choice OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE.

OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with Certificate and Diploma in
relevant field from a recognized institution
NB: Two Teaching subjects and Education units are done in this degree programme.

Bachelor of Education requirements at Nairobi University

The common regulations for the Bachelor’s degree in the University of Nairobi shall be
applicable. The following shall be admissible into the Bachelor of Education (Arts)
programme:

  • Holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum aggregate performance of C+, or equivalent.
  • Holders of  Diploma from University of Nairobi or other recognized institutions and an aggregate of C in KCSE or equivalent.
  • Holders of Mean Grade C- or equivalent plus a certificate and Diploma from a recognized institution.
  • Holders of ‘O’ Level Division II or equivalent plus a Diploma   from a recognized institution.
  • Holders  of ‘O’ Level Division III or equivalent Plus a  Certificate and Diploma from a recognized Institution.
  • Holders of ‘O’ Level Division III or equivalent plus a three year Diploma from a recognized  secondary institution
  • Holders of A Level with two Principal passes or equivalent in relevant subjects.
  • Holders of a P1 certificate from a two-year post -secondary training institution recognized by Senate.
  • Holders of a Higher National Diploma in relevant fields and should have attained an
    aggregate of C in KCSE

Bachelor of Education requirements at Maseno University

Minimum Requirement:

KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A”
Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries. Applicants must meet
specific department requirements