TSC 4-Day CBC Retooling Programme for Junior Secondary Teachers: Venues, Dates & Activities.
TSC, in collaboration with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), will retool 56,000 JSS teachers, including those under internship. The training spans four days, targeting teachers handling languages, sciences, mathematics, humanities, and technical subjects.
Attendees will receive allowances: up to KSh 12,000 for those in ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) and hard-to-staff areas, and KSh 3,000 for teachers from other regions.
Dr. Nancy Macharia, TSC CEO, highlighted in Parliament that the commission has recruited 48,550 teachers over two financial years to enhance JSS staffing.
Of these, 39,550 are interns, and 9,000 are on permanent terms. An additional 8,378 primary school teachers have transitioned to JSS roles, bringing the total JSS teaching force to 56,928. Currently, TSC is recruiting another 20,000 interns for JSS.
Disciplinary Action for Non-Compliance
TSC officials, including County, Sub-County, and Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs), have issued stern warnings of disciplinary measures against teachers who miss the three-day retooling exercise without prior permission.
Teachers unable to attend due to valid reasons such as illness or maternity are required to seek formal approval from relevant authorities.
Venue: Sub-Counties
Date: 2nd – 5th December 2024
This programme focuses on equipping Grade 7 and Grade 8 teachers with the necessary skills to effectively implement the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and assessment strategies. Below is the detailed schedule for the four-day event.
Day 1: Monday, 2nd December 2024
Theme: Introduction and Overview of Junior School Curriculum
| Time | Activity | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:10 am | Arrival and Registration | TSC |
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Preliminaries (Opening Prayers, Introductions, Objectives) | TSC |
| 9:00 – 10:30 am | Opening Remarks, Feedback, and Official Opening | TSC & MOE |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Health Break | |
| 11:00 – 12:30 pm | Overview of Junior School Subjects and Learner Characteristics | |
| 12:30 – 1:00 pm | Subject Highlights: English, Kiswahili | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Lunch Break | |
| 2:00 – 5:00 pm | Languages Overview: Indigenous Languages, Arabic, Mandarin, German, French | |
| 5:10 pm | Tea Break |
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Day 2: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024
Theme: Subject Content Delivery and ICT Integration
| Time | Activity | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Arrival, Registration, and Recap | TSC |
| 8:30 – 10:30 am | Subject Highlights: Mathematics, Integrated Science, Agriculture, Pre-Technical Studies | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Health Break | |
| 11:00 – 12:30 pm | Subject Highlights: Religious Studies (CRE, IRE, HRE), Social Studies | |
| 12:30 – 1:00 pm | Subject Highlight: Creative Arts | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Lunch Break | |
| 2:00 – 5:00 pm | ICT Integration Practice and Assessment Techniques | |
| 5:00 pm | Tea Break |
Day 3: Wednesday, 4th December 2024
Theme: Micro-Teaching and Lesson Demonstrations
| Time | Activity | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Arrival, Registration, and Recap | TSC |
| 8:30 – 10:30 am | Micro-Teaching: Lesson Development for Various Subjects | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Health Break | |
| 11:00 – 1:00 pm | Lesson Demonstrations: English, Kiswahili, Indigenous Languages | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Lunch Break | |
| 2:00 – 4:20 pm | Demonstrations: Foreign Languages (German, Arabic, Mandarin, French), Creative Arts | |
| 5:00 pm | Tea Break |
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Day 4: Thursday, 5th December 2024
Theme: Content Review and Closing Ceremony
| Time | Activity | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Arrival, Registration, and Recap | TSC |
| 8:30 – 10:30 am | Subject Highlights: Social Studies, Integrated Sciences, Agriculture | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Health Break | |
| 11:30 – 12:50 pm | Pre-Technical Studies and CRE | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Lunch Break | |
| 2:00 – 3:20 pm | Religious Studies: IRE, HRE | |
| 3:20 – 4:00 pm | Closing Ceremony | |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Tea Break and Departure |
TSC Internal Memo: Ref. TSC/DTPM/CDS/40/VOLII/124
The memo issued by the Director of Teacher Professional Management outlines detailed instructions for the December retooling exercise:
Training Schedule
| Date | Venue | Activity | Mode | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20–22, 2024 | KISE | Training of Master Trainers (MTs) | Face-to-face | MTs from TSC, KICD, KNEC, KEMI, MOE, and TTCs |
| Nov 27–29, 2024 | County venues | Training of Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) | Face-to-face | ToTs: CSOs, TTC Educators, and JS teachers |
| Nov 30, 2024 | County/Sub-County | Sub-county coordination | Face-to-face | MTs, ToTs, County Directors |
| Dec 2–5, 2024 | County venues | Retooling of teachers (clustered by subject) | Face-to-face | JSS teachers handling specific learning areas |
Training Model
The smart cascade model will ensure effective capacity-building through a multi-agency approach:
- Master Trainers will train ToTs for three days.
- ToTs will conduct face-to-face teacher training for four days.
- Master Trainers will offer professional support throughout.
The training will be residential for ASAL and SNE participants but non-residential for others. Venues will include Teacher Training Colleges and other suitable locations with adequate infrastructure.
Target Groups
Teachers will be grouped by subject areas:
- Languages: English, Kiswahili, and KSL (Kenya Sign Language).
- Humanities: Religious Education, Social Studies, Life Skills Education.
- Technical & Creative Subjects: Agriculture, Nutrition, Creative Arts, Sports.
- Sciences and Mathematics: Including integrated topics like health education.
Responsibilities of TSC Regional Directors
The memo also tasks TSC Regional and County Directors with the following:
- Nominate and invite relevant stakeholders, including CSOs, tutors, and teacher champions.
- Invite three teachers per SNE school and private schools (expenses borne by private institutions).
- Procure, identify, and prepare suitable training venues.
- Compile and submit training reports and summary data.
County-Specific Data for Retooling
Trainers of Trainers (ToTs)
Two tables summarize the distribution of ToTs:
- Regular ToTs Per County
A total of 2,291 ToTs will be involved, with counties like Kitui and Migori having the highest numbers at 101 and 104, respectively. - SNE ToTs Per County
SNE ToTs total 304, distributed across all counties, with Kitui leading at 17 participants.
JSS Teacher Target Numbers
The training targets 59,333 JSS teachers across Kenya. Nairobi has 1,140 JSS teachers, while Kakamega leads with 2,871 educators.
SNE Teachers
The total target for SNE teachers stands at 2,235, with Kisumu having the highest number at 312.
The comprehensive plan emphasizes capacity-building to ensure the successful rollout of CBC and CBA. TSC remains committed to ensuring that teachers are adequately prepared for the new curriculum demands.
TSC 4-Day CBC Retooling Programme for Junior Secondary Teachers: Venues, Dates & Activities.
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