Have you been invited to an interview with the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, and you’re not sure what to expect or how to respond. This guide will give you an idea of what questions to expect and how to respond to them.
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1. Tell us about yourself
The interviewer is not interested in hearing stories; they simply expect to know your academic and profession achievements, your name and the institution you currently work for
Take a minute to introduce yourself, and state your recent academic qualification and your relevant experience (if an
What are the national goals of education
To foster nationalism, patriotism and promote national unit
To promote social, economic, technological and industrial needs for national development
To provide individual development and self-fulfilment
To promote social equality and responsibility
To promote sound moral and religious value
To promote international consciousness and a positive attitude towards other nations
To promote a positive attitude towards good health and the environment
What is the structure of the Ministry of education
Cabinet Secretary, 3 Principal Secretaries, Director
What is the overall role of the Minister for Education
Formulation of policy direction and management of professional functions relating to educatio
Developing and implementing projects and programmes
Developing curriculum
Initiating training programmes
Running examinations
Giving grant-in-aid to schools
Dealing with audit repor
Admitting and transferring students
Dealing with discipline of students
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Who publishes for the Ministry of Educatio
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What is the structure of the T.S.
Chairperson, Deputy, Secretary, Directora
What are the TSC core value
Professionali
Customer focu
Integrit
Innovatio
Team spiri
Outline the TSC mission and vision
What are the functions of TS
Teachers Service Commission is mandated to perform the following function
to register trained teacher
to recruit and employ registered teachers
to assign teachers employed by the Commission for service in any public school or institution
to promote and transfer teachers
to exercise disciplinary control over teachers
to terminate the employment of teachers
review the standards of education and training of persons entering the teaching service
review the demand for and the supply of teachers
advise the national government on matters relating to the teaching profession
What empowers T.S.C to carry out its function
The TSC Act (Cap212) of 19
The Constitution of Kenya Article 237(2) of 201
What is the role of the secretary T.S.
Under the guidance of the Commission, the Secretary will perform the following duties
Execute the decisions of the Commissio
Be the head of the Secretariat
Facilitate, coordinate and ensure execution of the Commission’s mandate
Advise the Commission on teacher projections to facilitate staffing of learning institutions
Advise and make recommendations to the Commission on optimum utilization of available teachers
Make recommendations to the Commission on appointment and deployment to administrative posts in educational institutions. TSC Interview Questions and Answer
Ensure maintenance of the register of teachers and be custodian of all records of the Commission
Be the Accounting officer of the Commission and ensure proper and diligent implementation of Part IV of the TSC Act and any other written law
Ensure staff compliance with the constitution and other laws
Be responsible for administration and management of the secretariat resources
Promote professionalism in the teaching service
Advise the Commission on suitability of persons entering the teaching service
What is the role of K.l.C.D., inspectorate and K.N.E.C
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is mandated to perform the following functions
Advise the Government on matters pertaining to curriculum developme
Evaluate, vet and approve, for application in Kenya, any local and foreign curricula and curriculum support materials in relation to the levels of education and trainin
Implement the policies relating to curriculum development in basic and tertiary education and training
Develop, review and approve programmes, curricula and curriculum support materials that meet international standards for— (i) early childhood care, development and education; (ii) pre-primary education; (iii) primary education; (iv) secondary education; (v) adult, continuing and non-formal education; (vi) teacher education and training; (vii) special needs education; and (viii) technical and vocational education and training
Initiate and conduct research to inform curriculum policies, review and development
Collect document and catalogue information on curricula, curriculum support materials and innovations to create a data bank and disseminate the information to educational institutions, learners and other relevant organization
Print, publish and disseminate information relating to curricula for basic and tertiary education and trainin
Collaborate with other individuals and institutions in organizing and conducting professional development programmes for teachers, teacher trainers, quality assurance and standards officers and other officers involved in education and training on curriculum programmes and material
Develop disseminate and transmit programmes and curriculum support materials through mass media, electronic learning, distance learning and any other mode of delivering education and training programmes and material
Promote equity and access to quality curricula and curriculum support material
Offer consultancy services in basic and tertiary education and trainin
Incorporate national values, talent development and leadership values in curriculum developmen
Receive, consider, develop and review curriculum proposal
Perform such other function as may be assigned to it under the KICD Act No.4 of 2013 or any other written law
The core functions of the KNEC are to
develop national examination tests
register candidates for the KNEC examinations
conduct examinations and process the results
award certificates and diplomas to successful candidates
issue replacement certificates and diplomas
conduct educational assessment research
conduct examinations on behalf of foreign exam boards
B.O.M is established under Section 55 of The Basic Education Act 2013.It is composed o
The head of the schools as the secretary of the boar
6 persons elected to represent parents or local community in case of County Sec. Schoo
1 person nominated by the county board
1 person representing teaching staff elected by teachers
3 representatives of school sponso
1 person to represent special interest group
1 person to represent persons with special needs
1 representative of the student council as an ex-officio
Differentiate between the roles of the B.O.M and P.A in a School
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Some of the responsibilities and roles that are expected of this board include
providing oversight on management of the schoo
monitoring curriculum delivery and learning achievement in the school
to ensure that the students engage in extra curriculum activities
to ensure the competence of the teachers in delivery of the content of the curriculum
develop all institutional policies and ensure accountability and prudent use of institutional resources
mobilizing resources for the institution development based on agreed strategic planning
to promote networking and partnership for the schoo
to discuss and approve comprehensive termly and annual reports and forwards them to the county education board (CEB). TSC Interview Questions and Answer
to promote quality education and training for all learners in accordance with the standards set under the education acts, national policies, and county government policie
to supervise and ensure quality in curriculum implementation and delivery and oversee the conduct of examination and assessments of school
to ensure and assure provision of proper and adequate proper physical activities as well as teaching and learning resources in order to create an enabling environment for the school community to perform their duties effectively and achieve set objectives of the institution
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PA – Parent Associati
In order to help the school realize its purpose, parents play some important roles. These includ
Raise money to help both the running and the activities of the schoo
Explain the roles of the school to the community, this is how teachers and community members come to a more harmonious relationship. TSC Interview Questions and Answer
They give their points of view to the teachers concerning academic improvement and moral standards
Help head teachers and their staff maintain effective discipline among their students
Define curriculum, co curricular and core curriculu
Curriculum – all planned learning programs that facilitate formal, non-formal and informal learnin
Co-curriculum – voluntary curriculum that includes sport, clubs, student government and school publications
Core curriculum – the body of knowledge, skills and attitudes expected to be learned by all students, generally related to a set of subjects and learning areas that are common to all students
Distinguish between formal, non formal and informal curricul
Formal curriculum – the curriculum in which there are deliberately organized, planned and written processes in a formally organized learning institution such as a school with organized structures such as classroom
Non formal curriculum – refers to any organized, planned and written learning activity that operates outside the formal education system. It emphasizes practical skills and targets particular population group
Informal or Hidden curriculum – curriculum that constitutes a lifelong process in which people learn from every day experiences which are not necessarily planned or organized
Give the process of curriculum developmen
KICD has adopted a nine-stage curriculum development model as follow
Needs Assessmen
Conceptualization and policy formulation
Curriculum designs
Development of syllabuses
Development of curriculum support materials
Preparation of curriculum implementers
Piloting/Phasing
National Implementation
Monitoring and Evaluation
What is the difference between curriculum and syllabu
Curriculum is all planned learning programs that facilitate formal, non-formal and informal learning while the syllabus is a course outline comprising a collection of topics on the same subject matter and a series of statements of what is to be learned within a given time frame. This consists of the content and objectives of the core subjects and optional subjects offere
Give cases of interdiction where a teacher earns half salary
Fraudulent payment or excessive payment from public revenues for goods and service
Failure to comply with any law or applicable procedures and guidelines relating to procurement
Mismanagement of funds or incurring expenditures without planning
Any offence involving dishonesty under any written law providing for maintenance or protection of public revenue
Name the different types of leave a teacher is entitled to and how many days in a year is a permanent and pensionable teacher entitled to annual leav
Maternity Lea
A female teacher is entitled to 90 calendar days maternity leave from the date of confinement. This leave is exclusive of annual leave. The application for leave should be submitted to the DEO/MEO/DCE through the head of institution at least one month before the leave is due and must have supporting medical documents. TSC Interview Questions and Answer
Paternity Lea
A male teacher can apply for paternity leave of up to 10 days within the period of spouse’s maternity leave
Study leave – with p
– without pa
Annual lea
Permanent & pensionable – 30 days with full pay each year
Temporary or contract – 30 days with full pay each yea
Sick lea
Permanent & pensionable – 3 month full pay another 3 month ½ pay in the calendar year
Temporary or contract – 1 month full pay another 1 month ½ p
Compassionate lea
In times of distress such as death, a court case, marital disharmony, arson and serious illness of a member of the family – maximum 15 days in a year
Special lea
Short duration for teachers who have to travel abroad to participate in seminars or short courses or important events – max. 3 months in a year
Compulsory lea
30 days with full pay to allow investigations into allegations
Leave without p
Special conditions eg accompanying a sick person for more than normal 15 days compassionate leave
When is a teacher given study leave with pay
Has worked for the commission for a min. of 5 yea
UT teacher seeking to undertake postgraduate diploma or degree in education
A teacher studying in an area of great need as specified in the study leave policy
Trained technical teacher admitted to a national polytechnic for a higher National Diploma provided the subject area is in demand in the teaching service. TSC Interview Questions and Answer
Has demonstrated a good record in performance
What are the possible verdicts of interdictio
A teacher has no offence hence revoke interdictio
A teacher has committed an offence that does not warrant removal hence
Warning in writing
Surcharg
Suspension not exceeding 6 months without pay
Retire in the public interes
Refered for medical evaluation by Director of Medical Services
A teacher has committed an offence hence dismissal and deregistered
Differentiate between interdiction and suspensio
Suspension – Temporary prohibition of a teacher from exercising his/her functions as a teacher pending determination of his/her disciplinary cas
Interdiction – removal of a teacher from service in accordance with regulation 153 of the TSC Code
What are the interdiction cases where a teacher does not earn any mone
Chronic absenteei
Desertion of dut
Having been jaile
Misappropriation/mismanagement of public funds
Fraudulent claims & receipt of funds
Use of false certificates
Forgery, impersonation, collusion & immoral behavior
What is C.B.E? How is it calculate
Curriculum Based Establishment – the number of teachers a school need in relation to the number of streams a school has. It is calculated by considering the minimum lessons a teacher should teach(27) and the subjects offered in the schoo
Name four education commissions since independence and what were the recommendations of the commissions
Ominde commission(196
It reformed the education system inherited from the colonial government to make it responsive to the needs of independent Kenya
It proposed an education system to foster national unity and create sufficient human resource for national developmen
English became a medium of instructio
It set the entry age to class one at 6 years
Bessay Report (1972
It recommended changes to the inherited curricular to make it relevant to local needs
Gachathi Report(1976
The report focused on redefining Kenya’s educational policies and objectives, giving consideration to national unity, economic, social and cultural aspirations of the people of Kenya. TSC Interview Questions and Answer
Mackey Report (1981
It led to the removal of ‘A’ level and expansion of other post-secondary training institutions
It led to the establishment of Moi University
It recommended the stablishment of the 8-4-4 system of education and the commission of High Education (CHE
Kamunge commission(1988
It focused on improving education financing, quality and relevance
From this report , the government produced Sessional Paper No 6 on Education & Training for the Next Decade & Beyond
This led to the policy of cost sharing in education between the government, parents and community
Koech commission(2000
It recommended Totally Integrated and Quality Education and Training(TIQET) in order to accelerate industrial and technological development
On which grounds can a teacher be retire
A
Public interest- gross miscon
Medical/ill healt
Abolition of offic
Notice for retire – 3 month
Name three types of retirement benefit
Pensi
Gratuit
Work injury benefit
What is the deadline for submission of Books of Accounts for auditin
31st January following ye
What does the ‘Orange Book contain
Prices of reference and course boo
Who is the TSC agent in your school
The princip
Differenciate between informal education, formal education and non- formal educatio
Informal Education:– the truly lifelong process whereby every individual acquires attitudes, values, skills and knowledge from daily experience and the educative influences and resources in his or her environment-from family and neighbours, from work and play, from the marketplace, the library and the mass media
Formal Education:– the hierarchically structured, chronologically graded “educational system”, running from primary school through the university and including, in addition to general academic studies, a variety of specialized programmes and institutions for full-time technical and professional training.
Non-Formal Education:– any organized educational activity outside the established formal system-whether operating separately or as an important feature of some broader activity-that is intended to serve identifiable learning clientèle and learning. TSC Interview Questions and Answer
What are the five areas in a lesson observation for
Introduction & lesson organizati
Content deliver
Teaching method
Learners involvement & communicatio
Classroom management
Name the seven areas enlisted for targets in a TPA
REQUIREMENTS FOR TP
For the Secondary school teachers the TPAD file must have the followi
Appraisal tool of 2016,dully signed at the back by your Appraiser(Deputy) and countersigned by the princip
Pages 12,13,14 must be filled and signed as required, Rubber stamp must appear in Pg 13 of 15 both in Term 1 ,2 and
1st pg appraisal period be stated.1st of January 2016 to 31st DEC 201
You must have at least 3 observation form signed by Deputy for trs. For 2016, as for 2017 have one in the file now
Have a T/Table of yr Lesson in yr TPAD file..at least For 2016 and 201
A document to show year target/school/clas
Lesson Recovery Record evidence if you have
Secretary / CEO: Mrs. Nancy Njeri Machar
Deputy Secretary Mr. Simon M. Kavis
INTERVIEW ARE
The Commission has developed a new interview score sheet for promotions. The following areas are tested and a candidate must score 50% and above in order to be deployed. TSC Interview Questions and Answe
The interview areas and maximum marks to be awarded
A). ADMINISTRATIVE ABILITIES IN THE CURRENT ASSIGNME
i). Achievements- 10 mar
ii). Co-curricular achievements- 8 mark
iii). Participation in Education affairs- 5 mark
iv). Knowledge on the formation, members and functions of BOG an
PTA- 5 mark
v)Role of the sponsor- 2 mark
SUB-TOTAL: 30 mark
B). KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION ISSUES ESPECIALLY TRENDS IN THE POST INDEPENDENCE PERI
i). Knowledge of all Education Commissions-
ii). Purpose for formation of such Commissions or working partie
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iii). Participation in Education affairs- 5 marks
iv). Knowledge on the formation, members and functions of BOG and
PTA- 5 marks
v)Role of the sponsor- 2 marks
SUB-TOTAL: 30 marks
B). KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION ISSUES ESPECIALLY TRENDS IN THE POST INDEPENDENCE PERIOD
i). Knowledge of all Education Commissions- 3
ii). Purpose for formation of such Commissions or working parties
