TSC Sanctions for Teachers’ Poor Performance and Lack of Professional Ethics
Teachers play a crucial role in the achievement of the Commission’s goals and are recognized for their exemplary performance.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recognizes teachers who demonstrate selfless teaching service, maintain good working relationships with other teachers and stakeholders, anticipate and resolve conflicts, use official languages, involve teachers and other stakeholders in decision-making, and comply with national laws and codes of conduct and ethics.
The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) takes a strong position against poor performance and ethical misbehavior among educators, as defined in the Code of Regulation for Teachers (CORT).
According to Section 54(2) of the CORT, any teacher who persistently exhibits poor performance or receives negative appraisal scores may face termination of services after due process.
Sanctions for Poor Performance and Lack of Professional Ethics
Section 54(2) of the Code of Regulation for Teachers (CORT) allows for the termination of any teacher who consistently performs poorly or receives negative assessment ratings after due process. This highlights the need to maintain excellence in teaching approaches.
Furthermore, CORT Section 154 outlines the disciplinary process, emphasizing transparency and impartiality.
Within twenty-eight days of the hearing date, the Commission is required to notify the instructor of its judgment and explain specific reasons in accordance with the Thirty-Seventh Schedule.
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If the commission finds a teacher not guilty, it revokes the interdiction. However, if the offense warrants disciplinary action, the Commission may impose a variety of consequences, as specified in the provisions:
- Warning the teacher in writing
- Suspension for not more than six months without payment of salary and allowances.
- Retirement in the Public Interest
- Retirement under the Ten-Fifty (10/50) Year Rule under the Pensions Act
- Dismissal from teaching services
- Referral for medical review by the Director of Medical Services to examine eligibility for retention in the teaching service
- Any additional action considered suitable in the circumstances.
TSC Prevention Measures before Sanctioning
Before imposing fines, the Commission must:
i. Review performance evaluation reports on teacher appraisal and development, as well as performance contracts for institutional heads.
ii. Raising awareness of the desired goals and objectives.
iii. Teachers’ performance gaps are detected and addressed through interventions.
iv. An induction program for incoming teachers and institutional heads is created and implemented.
v. Mentorship and coaching programs for teachers are created and executed.
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The Commission shall identify exemplary performance among the teachers and institutional heads using criteria such as professional achievements, performance in assigned areas of responsibility, maintenance of teacher professional documents, lesson attendance rating, Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development, learners’ achievements in national examinations, being a team player, improvement in the quality of education, cocurricular activities, research and innovation, and community involvement.
TSC Sanctions for Teachers’ Poor Performance and Lack of Professional Ethics
