TSC: How Apply for TSC TPD Refresher Courses; Full Details- MKU Announces Training Opportunities for TSC TPD Refresher Courses for All Teachers: Here are the Qualifications, Intakes, Course Structure, Fee Structure, Application Procedure, Duration, Pay Bill Number
MKU Advertises For TSC TPD Modules; Here is The Course Structure, Intake, Reporting Dates, Fee Structure and Pay Bill Number
The year 2021 will forever be remembered for the historical ruling by Justice David Nderitu of the Employment and Labour Court which paved way for the roll out of mandatory Teacher Professional Development TPD Refresher modules after ages of court battles.
On October 1, institutions selected to horn teachers’ professional skills and thereafter issue them with certificates upon successful completion of TPD Modules received a Nod from the court to start admitting teachers for the programs.
Institutions Offering TPD Modules for Teachers; Full List
Kindly note that only four institutions have so far been vetted and approved to train teachers for re-registration upon successful completion of TPD Refresher Courses. These encompass: Kenyatta University (KU) , Mount Kenya University (MKU), Riara University and the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI).
Mount Kenya University being one of the institutions accredited as TPD Service Providers by the teachers’ employer, Teachers Service Commission has announced the first intake for the new TPD Refresher Courses. See the full details below
New TSC TPD Guidelines Released; Latest TSC News 2021-2022
Any institution is supposed to implement the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) programme and invite TSC registered teachers only to enrol for the programme.
TSC TPD Course Requirements, Target Group, Duration , Fees Structure and Award
Introductory module Registration by Teachers Service Commission Registered teachers and instructional leaders in private and public primary & secondary schools and trainers in tertiary institutions in Kenya. One year Ksh 6,000 Introductory module
transcript
Module 1
Chapter 1 – 5
Completion of Introductory module 5 years-One chapter per year Ksh 6,000
per chapter
Module one Certificate
Renewal of Teaching
Certificate
Here is the advert
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TPD OBJECTIVE
The overall objective of the TPD is to improve learning outcomes in Kenyan schools by:
Institutionalizing a culture of life-long learning of teachers and instructional leaders (ii) promoting institution-based professional learning practices;
Equipping teachers and instructional leaders with 21st century skills;
Building capacity for teachers and instructional leaders’ competencies in creating supportive, safe and healthy learning environments.
Upon successful completion of the TPD program, the teacher shall be issued with a teaching certificate renewable every five years.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Introductory module
This program will introduce teachers to Teacher Professional Development and to the Seven (7) Kenya Professional Teaching Standards (KePTS).
The introductory module has five (5) chapters, which are expected to be completed within one year. The content of each chapter is based on current knowledge and research applicable to the practical needs of a Kenyan classroom teacher.
The content and activities are applicable to real-life situation of a practicing teacher, are self-directed and experiential. They reflect a diversity of perspectives and address the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a teacher in line with the TPD Policy Framework.
Six modules (Level 1-6)
After the introductory module, the teachers and the instructional leaders will then proceed to the level one module. There will be two different modules: One for the Teachers and the one for Instructional Leaders.
Level One module will have 5 chapters. A teacher or an instructional leader will take one chapter per year for a period of 5 years but to a maximum of 7 years.
Level two to Level six modules will each take 5 years.
Mode of delivery
Blended mode consisting of face-to-face (On site) shall be done during school holidays and online learning where the teachers and instructional leaders shall access the online content any time anywhere via modern technologies.
Training design
MKU will use a combination of various interactive learning platforms that are technology-driven to deliver an awesome learner experience through self- paced learning. The University will use Microsoft teams for interactive video sessions, Question and answer sessions, breakout sessions, and short recorded videos amongst other platforms on certain topics to guide the learner.
TPD mobile App (Kindly download the mobile App from the Google playstore)
The APP will allow easy application and students onboarding process with the following features;
Pay bill integration for easy application
Registration process
Integration with e-Learning to allow access to resources
Communication, Feedback and progress monitoring.
Certification
Digital transcripts to be issued to students upon completion of a chapter and the same shared with the Teachers Service Commission.
Certificates will be issued upon completion of a module.
For more information on application and onboarding, kindly visit https://www.mku.ac.ke/tpd/