College Director asks Govt to review TTC entry grades

By Lydia Ngoolo(Education News Kenya — https://educationnews.co.ke/news/concerned-raised-over-higher-grades-in-new-diploma-in-teacher-education)

Mwingi Teachers Training College (MTTC) Director Julius Muinde Mutukaa has appealed to the government to review the entry grades for the Diploma programme in teacher education.

Speaking to Education News on phone most recently, Mutukaa stated that the new grades are higher notably in Mathematics and Science subjects hence baring many students from applying.

“The grade has been raised to C plain meaning those with D plus will be locked out. As if the grade is not enough, there is mandatory requirement for specific subjects. It might be hard and that’s why we are calling for review,” added Mutukaa.

The government phased out P1 certificate and replaced it with Diploma in Teacher Education with a KCSE mean grade of C plain with the same grade in Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, a Science and humanity.