TSC Cancels P1 Program For Teachers.
TSC Cancels P1 Program For Teachers. Cancellation of Primary Teachers Certificate Training Program (P1).
Introduction:
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has decided to end the Primary Teachers Certificate Training Course, commonly referred to as P1 instructors. This is part of the ongoing reforms in the teaching profession. This decision is part of a broader review of teaching profession legislation and has sparked various reactions among stakeholders. Some teachers who had taken P1 are now worried on their fate .
Revised Admission Criteria and Educational Standards
TSC is proposing changes in the admission criteria for teacher training, starting from the diploma level. The commission’s revised proposals include minimum academic requirements such as a D+ in mathematics, a minimum score of C plain, and a C-minus in English.
TSC has proactively informed all university deans offering teaching education to discuss the new enrollment prerequisites.
Nancy Macharia, TSC CEO, highlighted the commitment to engage with Parliament and the education sector to ensure consensus on the reforms.
Focus on Disciplinary Measures and Professional Development
The proposed reforms also aim to address disciplinary measures for teachers and enhance ongoing teacher professional development.
TSC advocates for improved healthcare for teachers, aligning with constitutional provisions and recommendations from the presidential working party on educational reforms.
Priority on Teacher Promotions and Opportunities
Despite these changes, TSC urges the government to prioritize promotions for teachers, particularly those who have stagnated in their current job categories.
Under the current Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC), P1 graduates with higher education qualifications are also eligible to serve as instructors in junior secondary schools.
In conclusion, the cancellation of the Primary Teachers Certificate Training Program (P1) marks a significant shift in the landscape of teacher training and education in Kenya. TSC’s reforms aim to raise educational standards and ensure the continuous professional development of teachers.
