The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is keen on building capacity of tutors to equip them with efficient skills required in delivering the Council’s Diploma in Journalism curriculum.
MCK Director, Media Training and Development Mr. Victor Bwire noted that the curriculum meant for middle level colleges had also attracted an interest in universities.
“The curriculum was originally meant for middle level colleges but so far, it has attracted interest in universities which has necessitated the inclusion of university lecturers in the development process”, said Mr Bwire during the training of trainers’ workshop in Nakuru.
Mr Bwire spelt out other plans the Council was seeking to undertake once the document had been rolled out. He said, “The Council will supervise and inspect the implementation of the curriculum. In addition, we plan to come up with a journal which will be published by college and university students”.
MCK Senior Office for Training Standards and Curriculum Mr. Julius Sigei, lauded the trainers and urged them to give the document the seriousness it requires for the good of the profession.
“We are gathered here with some of the best brains as far as media training is concerned. Let us make the document robust and deliberate using the best methodologies for delivering it.” he said.
He underscored the role of the Council in developing, promoting and ensuring the implementation of appropriate curriculum training approaches and tools. The Council also sets standards, in consultation with the relevant training institutions, for professional education and training of journalists.
Dr. Teresa Akoth from Masinde Muliro University outlined the techniques for designing effective training sessions based on the curriculum and the need for constant review in line with the emerging issues in the industry.
The (ToT) exercise will aim to build the capacity of 10 inspectors and 2 trainers who will be equipped with knowledge and skills for training other tutors during quality assurance visits and other forums in colleges.