TSC Announces Revised Training Dates and Activities

K24 Media

3 weeks ago

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially announced a significant modification to the training schedule for Junior School (JS) educators and Trainers of Trainers (TOTs) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This adjustment is necessitated by the forthcoming Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays.

For educators, master trainers, and other stakeholders in the education sector, the following information outlines the pertinent details regarding the revised schedule, training venues, and participant involvement.

Rationale for the Adjustment

The initial plan for the professional development of Junior School teachers appointed in November and December 2024 was scheduled from April 9 to April 25, 2025. However, due to the occurrence of Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21) within this timeframe, the TSC has modified the schedule to facilitate uninterrupted training sessions.

The updated timeline guarantees that all participants, including master trainers, TOTs, and teachers, can engage in the training without any interruptions.

Revised Training Dates and Activities

The following is the amended training schedule as outlined in the TSC memorandum:

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

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.

TOTs Training (15th – 17th April)

Conducted at county-selected venues.
Targets Teacher Educators, Quality Assurance Officers (QAS), and TSC Sub-County Directors (SCDs).

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.

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)