Govt to Implement Recommendations on Entry Qualifications into Teacher Training Colleges
The government will implement the recommendations of the Presidential Working Group on Education Reforms regarding entry requirements into Teacher Training Colleges, according to Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu.
Mr. Machogu revealed this during the launch of the new Mandera Teachers’ Training College (MTTC) and Mandera Technical Training Institute (MTTI) in Mandera County.
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The Teachers Service Commission has so far opposed the proposals.
Macharia stated that delegating the responsibility to establish entry standards for teaching service to the Ministry or any other entity would violate the Commission’s constitutional mandate.
CEO Nancy Macharia argues that the recommended entry grades by the Working Party are not harmonized with the existing registration requirements under the TSC framework. She says the subject cluster approach will cease to exist.
The TSC boss says the Commission’s role in setting entry requirements, as its mandate is to be an adviser to the national government.
“In order for teachers to effectively deliver instruction, it is critical that they have numeracy and literacy competencies,” Macharia said.
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According to the Commission, the PWPER neglected to consider the Commission’s input on crucial teaching service matters.
Nancy Macharia, the CEO of the TSC, warned that implementing the recommendations would severely limit and interfere with the Commission’s constitutional mandate, potentially compromising its independence.
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Govt to Implement Recommendations on Entry Qualifications into Teacher Training Colleges
