TSC news on promotion(2023-2024) . The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced a new promotion interview scheme,
placing a significant emphasis on Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results.
This updated grading system allots a maximum of 20 marks for teachers who score a mean of 11 or higher in the KCSE examination.
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TSC news on promotion(2023-2024)
The key elements of this new TSC Promotion Interview Scheme include academic and professional qualifications.
For instance, a master’s degree and above earn 5 marks, while a bachelor’s degree or higher diploma is rewarded with 4 marks.
Diplomas receive 3 marks, and diploma holders in management or professional courses get 5 marks.
Certificates in management or professional courses are worth 4 marks, and relevant workshops and seminars add 3 marks.
TSC news on promotion(2023-2024)
The scheme also assesses teachers’ knowledge of TSC’s structure, functions, and policies (3 marks),
understanding of the Code of Regulations for Teachers and Code of Conduct and Ethics (4 marks),
knowledge of curriculum development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation (10 marks),
understanding of educational policies and other stakeholders’ roles in education (5 points), and awareness of education trends (5 points).
Management and leadership skills are evaluated based on responsibilities such as being the head of a department, patrons of clubs and societies, or a teacher, earning 3 to 4 marks.
Institutional administration and management, including general administration and financial management, can secure 10 marks each.
Performance in the last three years, particularly the KCSE mean score, is a significant factor, with 20 marks
awarded for a score of 11 or higher and decreasing marks for lower scores. An improvement index also contributes up to 20 marks.
Performance in co-curricular activities over the last 5 years varies from 1 to 5 marks based on the level of participation.
General knowledge and current affairs knowledge earn 5 marks in the department, and behavioral attributes and communication skills are also evaluated.
In summary, the revised TSC Promotion Interview Scheme places importance on academic qualifications,
technical knowledge,
management and leadership skills, and
recent performance, especially in the KCSE exams.
Teachers who excel in the KCSE examinations will have an advantage in this evaluation process.
This updated scheme underlines a commitment to rewarding excellence in education and aims to motivate educators to excel in their roles.
For teachers seeking career advancement through TSC promotion interviews, understanding these criteria is crucial.
The new grading system promises to be a game-changer, making educational career growth more attainable for dedicated teachers.
