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Expert Warn of Looming Teacher Shortage As JSS admission Nears

Expert Warn of Looming Teacher Shortage As JSS admission Nears

Expert Warn of Looming Teacher Shortage As JSS admission Nears

Winfred Inumba, the deputy principal of West Kenya College, has warned that the country is facing a potential shortage of teachers in the future.

In an interview with the Star, Inumba argued that the government should revise its admission policy for Teachers Training Colleges in order to address this issue.

Currently, the government directive requires students seeking to join teachers colleges to attain a mean grade of C plain.

However, Inumba pointed out that many students do not meet this requirement and are unable to join middle-level colleges.

West Kenya College was certified in September 2022 to start admitting new students and is currently training those upgrading in Early Childhood Development Education, primary education and the new competency-based curriculum (CBC).

Deputy Principal West Kenya College Winfred Inumba

Inumba stated that the college has qualified tutors to take trainers through the CBC curriculum and emphasized the importance of teachers having CBC skills in order to provide students with the knowledge they need.

Inumba urged teachers to take CBC training in order to fit the government’s education directives and produce learners who fit the job market in the profession.

She urged those who have not taken CBC training to join colleges and acquire the knowledge.

The shortage of teachers in the country is a critical issue, and it’s important to take steps to address it.

The competency-based curriculum is an important initiative to improve the education system, and it’s crucial that teachers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to implement it effectively.

The government should consider revising its admission policy to Teachers Training Colleges, to ensure that more students who have the potential to become effective teachers are given the opportunity to do so.

Expert Warn of Looming Teacher Shortage As JSS admission Nears

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