TSC Updated Common Promotion Interview Questions And Answers C1 – C4 DEC/JAN 2024
TSC Updated Common Promotion Interview Questions And Answers C1 – C4 DEC/JAN 2024. Have you been asked to attend a Teachers Service Commission (TSC) interview and are wondering what to expect and how to prepare?
From this guide you can get an idea of the questions that may be asked and the expected answers.
1. What is the structure of the Ministry of Education?
The Ministry of Education is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. Below him are 3 chief secretaries and finally the CEO.
2. What is the overall role of the Minister of Education?
-Formulation of political direction and management of professional functions related to education.
– Development and implementation of projects and programs.
– Curriculum development.
– Initiation of educational programs.
– Continuous exams.
– Provision of grants to schools.
– Dealing with the audit report
-Admission and transfer of students.
– Dealing with student discipline.
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3. Who publishes for the Ministry of Education and Culture?
-Kenya Literary Bureau KLB
4. What is the role of Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development KICD, Inspectorate and Kenya National Examinations Council K.N.E.C?
Mandates of KICD
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is mandated to perform the following functions:
-Advise the government on matters relating to curriculum development
– Evaluate, review and approve for use in Kenya all local and foreign curricula and curriculum support materials in relation to levels of education and training
-Implement policies related to curriculum development in primary and tertiary education and training;
-Initiate and conduct research to inform curriculum policies, review and development.
-Collect documents and catalog information on curricula, curriculum support materials and innovations to create a database and disseminate information to educational institutions, students and other relevant organizations
-Printing, publication and dissemination of information relating to curricula for basic and tertiary education and training
– Collaborate with other individuals and institutions in organizing and implementing professional development programs for teachers, teacher trainers, quality assurance and standards officers and other officials involved in education and training on curriculum programs and materials
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– Develop and transmit programs and curriculum support materials through mass media, e-learning, distance learning and any other means of providing educational and training programs and materials
-Promote equity and access to quality curriculum and curriculum support materials
-We offer consulting services in the field of basic and tertiary education and vocational training
-Incorporate national values, talent development and leadership values into curriculum development
-Receive, consider, develop and review curriculum proposals
– perform other functions that may be assigned to him under the KICD Act No. 4 of 2013 or other written law.
– Develop, review and approve programmes, curricula and curriculum support materials that meet international standards for: early childhood care, development and education, pre-primary education, basic education, secondary education, adult, further and non-formal education, teacher education and training, special education and technical and vocational education and training.
– Ensuring supervision of school management.
-Monitoring the implementation of the curriculum and study results at school.
-Ensure that students are involved in extracurricular activities.
-Ensure the competence of teachers in delivering the content of the curriculum.
-Develop all institutional policies and ensure accountability and prudent use of institutional resources.
– Mobilization of resources for the development of the institution based on agreed strategic planning.
– Promote networking and partnerships for the school
-Discuss and approve summary annual and annual reports and forward them to the Regional Education Board (CEB).
-Promote quality education and training for all students in accordance with the standards set out in education laws, national and regional government policies
– Supervise and ensure the quality of the implementation and delivery of the curriculum and supervise the conduct of examinations and evaluation of the school.
-Ensure and ensure the provision of proper and adequate physical activities as well as resources for teaching and learning in order to create an environment enabling the school community to effectively fulfill its responsibilities and achieve the established goals of the institution.
The basic functions of KNEC are:
-Develop national trial tests;
Register candidates for KNEC exams;
-Perform examinations and process results;
-Give certificates and diplomas to successful candidates;
– issue replacement certificates and diplomas;
-Conduct educational evaluation research;
Conduct examinations on behalf of foreign examination boards.
5. What are the national goals of education?
– Promote nationalism, patriotism and promote national unity.
-Promote the social, economic, technological and industrial needs of national development.
– Provide individual development and self-realization. Promote social equality and responsibility.
-Promote healthy moral and religious values
-To promote international awareness and a positive relationship with other nations.
– Promote a positive relationship to good health and the environment.
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6. What is the composition of the school’s board of directors and how is it chosen?
B.O.M is established under Section 55 of the Basic Education Act 2013. It consists of;
– The school director as secretary of the council,
-6 persons elected to represent parents or local community in case of district Sec. School
-1 person nominated by the regional council.
-1 person representing the teaching staff elected by the teachers.
-3 representatives of the school sponsor
-1 person representing a special interest group.
-1 person to represent people with special needs.
-1 representative of the student council as ex-officio.
7. Differentiate between the roles of B.O.M and P.A in the school.
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Some of the duties and roles expected of this board include;
– Ensuring supervision of school management.
-Monitoring the implementation of the curriculum and study results at school.
-Ensure that students are involved in extracurricular activities.
-Ensure the competence of teachers in delivering the content of the curriculum.
-Develop all institutional policies and ensure accountability and prudent use of institutional resources.
– Mobilization of resources for the development of the institution based on agreed strategic planning.
– Promote networking and partnerships for the school
– Discuss and approve comprehensive annual and annual reports and forward them to the Regional Education Board (CEB)
-To promote quality education and training for all learners in accordance with the standards set under the education acts, national policies, and county government policies
-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.
Parent Association – P.A
In order to help the school realize its purpose, parents play some important roles. These include,
-Raise money to help both the running and the activities of the school.
-Explain the roles of the school to the community, this is how teachers and community members come to a more harmonious relationship.
-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.8.Define curriculum, co curricular and core curriculum.
Curriculum
-All planned learning programs that facilitate formal, non-formal and informal learning.
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.
9.Distinguish between formal, non formal and informal curriculum.
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 classrooms.
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 a 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.
10.Outline the process of curriculum development.
KICD 9 Stage Curriculum Development Model
KICD has adopted a nine-stage curriculum development model as follows:
-Needs Assessment.
-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.
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11.What is the difference between curriculum and syllabus?
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 offered.
12.Give the process of curriculum development.
KICD has adopted a nine-stage curriculum development model as follows:
1. Needs Assessment.
2. Conceptualization and policy formulation.
.Curriculum designs.
1. Development of syllabuses.
2. Development of curriculum support materials.
3. Preparation of curriculum implementers.
.Piloting/Phasing.
National Implementation.
1. Monitoring and Evaluation.
13.Give cases of interdiction where a teacher earns half salary.
-Fraudulent payment or excessive payment from public revenues for goods and services.
-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.
14.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 leave?
a) Maternity Leave
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 the institution at least one month before the leave is due and must have supporting medical documents.
b) Paternity Leave
A male teacher can apply for paternity leave of up to 10 days within the period of spouse’s maternity leave.
c) Study leave – with pay
– without pay
d) Annual leave
Permanent & pensionable – 30 days with full pay each year.
Temporary or contract – 30 days with full pay each year.
e) Sick leave
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 pay
f) Compassionate leave
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.
g) Special leave
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.
h) Compulsory leave
30 days with full pay to allow investigations into allegations.
i) Leave without pay
Special conditions e.g. accompanying a sick person for more than normal 15 days of compassionate leave.
15.When is a teacher given study leave with pay?
-Has worked for the commission for a min. of 5 years
-UT teacher seeking to undertake a 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.
-Has demonstrated a good record in performance.
16.What are the possible verdicts of interdiction?
1. A teacher has no offence hence revokes interdiction.
2. A teacher has committed an offence that does not warrant removal hence;
-Warning in writing.
-Surcharge
-Suspension not exceeding 6 months without pay.
-Retire in the public interest
-Refered for medical evaluation by Director of Medical Services.
3. A teacher has committed an offence hence dismissal and deregistered.
17.Differentiate between interdiction and suspension.
Suspension – Temporary prohibition of a teacher from exercising his/her functions as a teacher pending determination of his/her disciplinary case.
Interdiction – removal of a teacher from service in accordance with regulation 153 of the TSC Code.
18.What are the interdiction cases where a teacher does not earn any money?
-Chronic absenteeism
-Desertion of duty
-Having been jailed
-Misappropriation/mismanagement of public funds.
-Fraudulent claims & receipt of funds.
-Use of false certificates.
-Forgery, impersonation, collusion & immoral behavior.
19.What is C.B.E? How is it calculated?
Curriculum Based Establishment – the number of teachers a school needs 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 school.
20.Give cases of interdiction where a teacher earns half salary.
-Fraudulent payment or excessive payment from public revenues for goods and services.
-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.
21.Name four education commissions since independence and what were the recommendations of the commissions.
i) Ominde Commission (1964)
-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 resources for national development
-English became a medium of instruction
-It set the entry age to class one at 6 years.
ii) Bessay Report (1972)
-It recommended changes to the inherited curricular to make it relevant to local needs.
iii) 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.
v) 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.
vi) Koech Commission (2000)
-It recommended Totally Integrated and Quality Education and Training(TIQET) in order to accelerate industrial and technological development.
22.Differentiate between informal education, formal education and non- formal education
a) Informal Education
The truly lifelong process whereby every individual acquires attitudes, values, skills and knowledge from daily experience and the educational 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…’
b) 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.’
c) 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 clientele and learning.