TSC Qualifications For JSS Teachers .
TSC Qualifications For JSS Teachers . TSC Qualifications for Teaching in Junior Secondary Schools.
Educational Landscape Shift
Since the adoption of the competency-based curriculum, secondary schools have shouldered more responsibility, contrasting with reduced workload in primary schools. This shift reflects the structural changes brought by the curriculum reform. This new reforms will see a transition in the education sector. This will change the dynamics in education.
Transition to Junior Secondary Schools
Following the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination, students within the 8-4-4 system transition to Form 1 in 2023. Grades 7, 8, and 9 are now under the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) 2-6-3-3-3 system, marking a significant educational transition. The competency based curriculum CBC will bring reforms in education sector hence bringing a pivotal stepping stone.
Infrastructure Upgrades
To accommodate these changes, specific primary schools are identified for conversion into secondary schools. Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) undergo upgrades to meet required infrastructure standards, showcasing the government’s commitment to quality education.
Educator Deployment
Efforts to address teacher shortages in secondary schools involve deploying primary and secondary educators to these institutions. High school teachers now supervise both junior and senior levels, optimizing resource allocation. The deployment of teachers in school will solve the issue of teacher shortage in schools.
Qualifications for Teaching in JSS
Primary school teachers with specific qualifications, such as diplomas and degrees in Special Needs Education and Early Childhood Development, are eligible to teach middle school students. Additionally, teachers with relevant training, despite lacking a C+ in KCSE or subject-specific qualifications, can teach at the secondary level.
TSC Commitment to Quality Education
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) pledges to deploy qualified primary teachers to secondary schools, emphasizing the importance of trained educators in implementing the competency-based curriculum effectively. This strategic deployment encompasses various educational qualifications to meet diverse school needs.
