Entry Requirements
C-
Duration: 12 Months
Delivery Method: Online
Fee Structure
| Full Course Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00) |
| Certification Fee | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Administration Fee | KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00) |
| Internal Exam Fee | KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00) |
| External Exam Fee | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Examining Body Membership Fee * | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Tuition Fee | KES 80,500.00 ($ 805.00) |
| Fees Totals | KES 101,500.00 ($ 1,015.00) |
| * Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body | |
All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,
| Trimester | Total Per Trimester |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | KES 33,833.33 ($ 338.33) |
| Trimester 2 | KES 33,833.33 ($ 338.33) |
| Trimester 3 | KES 33,833.33 ($ 338.33) |
| Total | KES 101,500.00 ($ 1,015.00) |
NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:
The trimester fees of KES 33,833.33 ($ 338.33) is payable in 3 installments of KES 11,277.78 ($ 112.78)
Course Requirements
All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs
Practical Requirements (where applicable)
For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:
- Short courses - KES 5,000
- Certificate courses - KES 7,500
- Diploma courses - KES 10,000
Course Units/Overview
Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education
Semester one
Module I
- Philosophical, Sociological, and Historical Foundation of ECDE
- Curriculum Development
- General Psychology
- Guidance and Counseling
- Personality Development
- Child Growth and Development I
- Child Growth and Development II
- Child Development III_Pre_Adolescent and Adolescent
Semester 2
Module II
- Childs Rights and Child Protection
- Health, Nutrition and Care
- Children in Need of Special Protection
- Community Development
- Training and Management of ECDE Programmes
- Research Monitoring and Evaluation
Semester 3
Module III
- General Methods of Teaching Young Children and Material Development
- Language Activities
- Mathematics Activities
- Music and Movement Activities
- Science Activities
- Physical and Psychomotor Activities
- Social Studies Activities
- Creative Activities
- Teaching Practice
| Unit ID | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| ECDE101 | Philosophical, Sociological, And Historical Foundation Of ECDE |
| ECDE102 | Curriculum Development |
| ECDE103 | General Psychology |
| ECDE104 | Foundations And Management Of ECDE In Kenya |
| ECDE105 | Personality Development |
| ECDE201 | Child Growth And Development I |
| ECDE202 | Child Growth And Development II |
| ECDE203 | Child Development III_Pre_Adolescent And Adolescent |
| ECDE204 | Childs Rights And Child Protection |
| ECDE205 | Health, Nutrition And Care |
| ECDE206 | Children In Need Of Special Protection |
| ECDE301 | Community Development |
| ECDE302 | Training And Management Of ECDE Programmes |
| ECDE303 | Research Monitoring And Evaluation |
| ECDE304 | General Methods Of Teaching Young Children And Material Development |
| ECDE305 | Language Activities |
| ECDE306 | Mathematics Activities |
| ECDE307 | Music And Movement Activities |
| ECDE308 | Science Activities |
| ECDE309 | Physical And Psychomotor Activities |
| ECDE310 | Social Studies Activities |
| ECDE311 | Creative Activities |
| ECDE312 | Teaching Practice |
Course Description
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
Course overview
Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education (DECDE) is offered as a 12 months course at FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE and is examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of the course.
This programme will offer skills in languages, basic mathematics, children development, Human and child rights, psychology and administration. This course is meant to create teachers specialized in training children. The course graduates are best suit to teach kindergarten and nursery schools.
What is the minimum grade required to do a Diploma in Diploma in early childhood development and education?
In order to enroll and study in diploma in early childhood development and education, a student should have a minimum of C- in their KCSE exams.
Mode of Delivery
Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials
Program goals
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
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Appreciate the rationale and objectives of Early Childhood Education in Kenya.
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Acquire requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes t enable them understand the growth and development of the children.
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Identify, develop and utilize resources or instruction in teaching and learning.
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Learn how to promote children’s health and nutritional needs
Career opportunities
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Pre-school teacher
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Kindergarten and elementary school teacher
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Nanny
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Childcare Centre director
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Child care worker
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Special education teacher
Reasons you should take this course
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Gain knowledge of development milestones
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Understand the early learning process
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Learn relationship building skills
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Provide a hands on learning experience
What we offer
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Course Instructor(s)
MARTHA WAIRIMU MUIRURI
Examining Body
FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE
FAQs
Q1. How many intakes are there?
There are three intakes in a year as follows:
|
Cohort |
Name |
Term Period |
Months |
Registration Window |
|
January Intake |
Trimester 1 |
Jan 1 — Apr 30 |
4 |
Anytime |
|
May Intake |
Trimester 2 |
May 1 — Aug 31 |
4 |
Anytime |
|
September Intake |
Trimester 3 |
Sep 1 — Dec 31 |
4 |
Anytime |
Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?
Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.
Q3. When can I sit for the exams?
- Internal exams are activated for students individually.
- External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.
Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.
Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?
Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
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