TSC Set to Roll Out TIMEC Teacher Training on March 24th

TSC Set to Roll Out TIMEC Teacher Training on March 24th.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to commence the Teacher Induction Mentorship and Coaching (TIMEC) program training on Monday, March 24th. The one-day training session will accommodate five teachers per school, including the headteacher.

Training Venues

Primary school teachers will attend training at the sub-county level, while selected secondary school teachers will train at the county level.

Purpose of TIMEC

TIMEC is a structured program designed to enhance teachers’ professional conduct and performance through preventive measures. The initiative fosters teachers’ competencies in laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards governing the teaching profession.

Promotion and Incentives

TSC has indicated that teachers participating in TIMEC will have a competitive advantage in promotions. Teachers completing the mentorship training will gain additional scores during recruitment interviews. The program also offers various incentives, including certificates of completion for both mentors and mentees. Additionally, participants will earn Teacher Professional Development (TPD) points, aligning with career progression guidelines.

Definitions

• Coaching: A process where a supervisor guides individuals or teams to develop skills and achieve set goals, enhancing job performance.
• Mentorship: A sustained, structured approach to skill enhancement, leadership development, and career management.
• Mentee: A less experienced individual receiving guidance to foster professional growth.
• Mentor: A skilled, experienced professional who imparts knowledge and expertise to support mentees’ career and personal development.

Roles and Responsibilities

Mentors/Coaches:

• Develop mentorship plans with mentees.
• Schedule and conduct mentorship sessions.
• Provide guidance, goal-setting assistance, and feedback.
• Inspire and encourage mentees towards professional growth.
• Act as role models, fostering ethical professional conduct.
• Support skill development and provide institutional mentorship activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform additional assigned duties.

Mentees:

• Identify areas for improvement.
• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Proactively engage with mentors.
• Be receptive to feedback and learning.
• Maintain punctuality and preparedness for meetings.

Benefits of Mentorship

• Issuance of a completion certificate for mentors and mentees.
• Accumulation of TPD points for career progression.
• Certification will serve as an added advantage in promotions and appointments.

Mentor/Coach Qualifications

Eligible mentors must:

• Be experts or professionals in their fields.
• Have specialized knowledge in a subject area.
• Exhibit integrity and professional conduct.
• Volunteer willingly.
• Command respect among peers.
• Demonstrate innovation.
• Consideration will be given to gender, disabilities, and religion.

Mentor Selection

Mentors may be selected from:

• Senior teachers
• Peer educators
• Team leaders
• Subject heads and experts
• School administrators
• Specialists in various fields

Mentee Selection

Eligible mentees include:

• Newly recruited teachers, including interns.
• Teachers recently appointed to administrative positions.
• Teachers with performance challenges.
• Teachers engaging in professional misconduct.
• Teachers being developed as mentors.

Mentorship Duration

The mentorship period will last a minimum of one year, subject to satisfactory mentee performance. However, mentor-mentee relationships may extend beyond this timeframe.

Dispute Resolution

• Disciplinary Actions: Misconduct by mentors, coaches, or mentees will lead to disciplinary measures per TSC regulations.
• Grievances: Complaints will follow the Commission’s established procedure and will be addressed by immediate supervisors.

Effectiveness of the Policy

TIMEC will induct, guide, and support teachers at different career stages, including new recruits and administrators.

Objectives of Mentorship and Coaching

• Build teachers’ competencies and knowledge of professional guidelines.
• Induct newly recruited teachers and enhance the capacity of administrators.
• Provide professional support to struggling teachers.
• Implement the program across public educational institutions.
• Support teachers in performance improvement and professional ethics.
• Strengthen continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT) and the Code of Conduct and Ethics (COCE).

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Conclusion

Through mentorship and coaching, teachers will receive structured guidance to enhance their professional growth. Headteachers and supervisors will play a critical role in institutionalizing the program and ensuring effective mentor-mentee relationships to uphold high teaching standards.

TSC Set to Roll Out TIMEC Teacher Training on March 24th.

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