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TSC Announces Revised Training Dates and Activities

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Table 1: Revised Training Timeline

Date Venue Activity Mode Participants
9th – 11th April KISE Training of Master Trainers Face-to-Face TSC, KICD, KNEC, KEMI, CEMASTEA, MOE, KISE, and TTC representatives.
15th – 17th April County-selected venues Training of TOTs (Regular & SNE) Face-to-Face TOTs from CSOs, Teacher Educators (TTCs), QAS, TSC SCDs, and Junior School teachers.
18th April County Compilation of TOTs Training Reports Face-to-Face Master Trainers
19th April County/Sub-County Sub-County & Zonal Training Coordination Face-to-Face Master Trainers, TOTs, and County Directors
22nd – 25th April County-selected venues Retooling of JS Teachers (Clustered by Subject) Face-to-Face Teachers of Languages, Science, Math, Humanities, and Technical Subjects.

Key Takeaways for Teachers & Stakeholders

  1. Master Trainers Kick Off First (9th – 11th April)
  • The training begins at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).
  • Participants include officials from TSC, KICD, KNEC, KEMI, CEMASTEA, MOE, and TTCs.
  1. TOTs Training (15th – 17th April)
  • Conducted at county-selected venues.
  • Targets Teacher Educators, Quality Assurance Officers (QAS), and TSC Sub-County Directors (SCDs).
  1. Easter Break Adjustment
  • No training on 18th (Good Friday) and 21st April (Easter Monday).
  • Instead, 18th April will be used for report compilation, while 19th April focuses on coordination meetings.
  1. JS Teacher Retooling (22nd – 25th April)
  • Teachers will be grouped by subject clusters (Languages, Sciences, Math, etc.).
  • Both Regular and Special Needs Education (SNE) teachers will participate.
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What This Means for Junior School Teachers

If you were employed in November or December 2024, this training is mandatory. The retooling ensures you’re fully equipped to deliver the CBC effectively.

Key Subjects Covered:

  • Languages (English, Kiswahili, Indigenous Languages)
  • Sciences (Integrated Science)
  • Mathematics
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Religious Education)
  • Technical Subjects (Agriculture, Home Science, Computer Science)

Scheduled Training Programs for TSC Educators in April 2025

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Scheduled Training Programs for TSC Educators in April 2025

In the month of April 2025, teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) are participating in a series of training programs.

Below is a comprehensive list of the training sessions that a majority of educators are expected to attend.

1. Five-Day Retraining for Junior Secondary School (JSS) Educators by TSC

From April 21 to April 25, 2025, JSS educators will engage in a five-day retraining initiative organized by the TSC.

This face-to-face training is designed for instructors teaching languages, science, mathematics, humanities, and technical subjects.

The training will be conducted at Teacher Training Colleges (TTC) and select locations within the county.

2. Training for KNEC Examiners of the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA)

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will provide training for teachers designated to evaluate the Grade 9 KJSEA.

Teachers expressed their interest in participating in the training during March, accompanied by a mandatory fee of Ksh 10,500, with applications submitted online.

Shortlisted candidates initially completed an online orientation course, and those who successfully finished this course were subsequently invited to attend in-person training.

This physical training commenced on Monday, April 14, and will conclude on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

The following institutions have been designated as training centers for the examiners:

– Kiswahili – Machakos Girls
– English – Maryhill Girls
– Business Studies (BST) – Murang’a TTC
– Agriculture – Kilimambogo TTC
– Mathematics – St. Francis Girls, Mang’u
– Geography – Sunshine Secondary School
– History – Sunshine Secondary School
– Christian Religious Education (CRE) – Machakos TTC
– Biology – St. George Secondary School
– Chemistry – St. George Secondary School
– Physics – St. George’s Secondary School

3. KNEC Training for Item Writers

Additionally, KNEC will conduct a training program for item writers. Teachers were invited to apply for this training through a public advertisement.

The selected educators will contribute to the development of high-quality test items to facilitate the effective implementation of Competency-Based Assessment at both the Basic Education and teacher training levels.

The deadline for online applications for item writing training was set for April 11, 2025, accessible via the link: http://examinersapp.knec.ac.ke.