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TSC Revises TPAD Lesson Observation Guidelines

Hezron Rooy by Hezron Rooy
February 11, 2025
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TSC Revises TPAD Lesson Observation Guidelines

TSC Revises TPAD Lesson Observation Guidelines

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TSC Revises TPAD Lesson Observation Guidelines.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has implemented modifications to the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system. These adjustments have been made to enhance the monitoring and evaluation of teachers during lessons.

The changes were first disclosed in early January by TSC officials at the County and Sub-County levels during a conference for primary school headteachers. The meeting, organized under the Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA), provided a platform for discussing key issues concerning the term.

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Purpose and Objectives of TPAD

TPAD operates as an open appraisal system, enabling both primary and secondary school teachers to engage in self-evaluation and actively pursue their professional growth. Through this system, TSC aims to restore the prestige of the teaching profession while regaining public trust and support.

Modifications in Lesson Observation

Under the revised TPAD guidelines, teachers are now permitted to observe their colleagues during lessons and complete the lesson observation form.

Previously, only school administrators had the authority to enter classrooms for lesson observation and documentation. With this change, non-administrator teachers can now initiate the lesson observation process.

These modifications provide relief to school administrators by freeing up their time to focus on more urgent responsibilities. Once the lesson observation forms are completed, teachers must submit them to the administrators for uploading onto the TPAD online system.

Previous SystemRevised System
Only school administrators could observe lessons and fill formsNon-administrator teachers can now initiate lesson observations
Teachers had to wait for administrators for evaluationTeachers can observe and evaluate their peers
Administrators had a heavy workload managing observationsAdministrators now have time for other responsibilities

Impact on Teacher Promotions and Compliance

TSC utilizes TPAD as a criterion for teacher promotions. During promotion interviews, teachers are required to present evidence of TPAD compliance, which includes downloaded records. Failure to comply with the appraisal and lesson observation requirements may lead to disciplinary action by the Commission.

For this year, TSC announced 25,288 promotion slots for both primary and post-primary school teachers. During the January and February promotion interviews, teachers were assessed based on their TPAD ratings as follows:

TPAD Rating and Score Allocation

TPAD Rating and Score Allocation

TPAD RatingScore (Marks)
81+10 Marks
61-808 Marks
41-606 Marks
21-404 Marks
1-202 Marks

Teachers were also required to provide their TPAD records for the past three years (2022, 2023, and 2024) as part of the evaluation process.

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TPAD Calendar of Activities at the Institution Level

TPAD ActivityAction ByTime Frame
Planning meetings before school opening involving all staff to set school TPAD activity calendarHeads of Institutions, Senior Management Team, TeachersBy the last week of the school holiday
Submission of professional documentsHeads of institution, All TeachersBy the end of the first week of the term
Undertaking lesson observations and identifying and documenting teacher’s professional gapsAppraisees and appraisersBetween the 2nd week and 10th week of the term
Undertaking teacher professional development to address professional gapsAppraisees, appraisers, institutional administratorsThroughout the term; from 1st week to the last week of the term
Internal Monitoring and Evaluation of the implementation of TPAD processHeads of institution, Deputy Head of Institution, Heads of DepartmentContinuous throughout the term
Monitoring the implementation of TPAD process at county level; zonal, sub-county & countyCurriculum Support Officers, Sub County Directors and County DirectorsThroughout the term; from 1st week to the last week of the term
TPAD rating meetingsAppraisee (teachers) and appraiser (HODs, deputy heads, Heads of Institution, CSOs, SCD)By the closing date of the term
Uploading of TPAD data and evidenceAppraisee (teachers) and appraiser (HODs, deputy heads, Heads of Institution, CSOs, SCD)Throughout the term

TSC Revises TPAD Lesson Observation Guidelines

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