TSC PROMOTION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Structure of the Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education’s organizational structure consists of several key positions. At the top is a Cabinet Secretary who leads the ministry. Reporting to the Cabinet Secretary, there are three main secretaries, and further down the hierarchy is the General Director.
2. Role of the Minister of Education
The Minister of Education holds a multifaceted role, which includes:
– Formulating political guidelines and overseeing professional functions related to education.
– Developing and executing educational projects and programs.
– Designing educational curriculum.
– Initiating training programs.
– Conducting assessments and tests.
– Allocating financial subsidies to educational institutions.
– Addressing audit reports.
– Managing student admissions and transfers.
– Handling student discipline matters.
3. Publisher for the Ministry of Education
The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) is responsible for publishing materials on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
4. Roles of Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Inspectorate, and Kenya National Examinations Council (K.N.E.C)
Mandates of the KICD
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is tasked with several important functions, including:
– Advising the government on curriculum development matters.
– Evaluating, approving, and vetting local and foreign curricula and curriculum support materials.
– Implementing policies related to curriculum development in both basic and tertiary education and training.
– Initiating and conducting research to inform curriculum policies, reviews, and development.
– Collecting, documenting, and disseminating information on curricula and curriculum support materials.
– Publishing and disseminating curriculum-related information for basic and tertiary education and training.
– Collaborating with various institutions to organize professional development programs.
– Developing and disseminating programs and curriculum support materials through various mediums, including mass media and electronic learning.
– Promoting equity and access to quality curricula.
– Offering consultancy services in education and training.
– Incorporating national values and leadership development in curriculum development.
– Reviewing and approving programs, textbooks, and teaching materials that meet international standards for various levels of education.
– Ensuring effective school management.
– Monitoring program implementation and learning outcomes at schools.
– Encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.
– Enhancing teachers’ capacity to deliver program content.
– Developing institutional policies and ensuring accountability and responsible resource use.
– Mobilizing resources for institutional development based on strategic planning.
– Strengthening connections and cooperation between schools.
– Discussing and approving quarterly and annual reports and forwarding them to the District Education Board (CEB).
– Promoting quality education and training according to established standards.
– Inspecting and supervising program implementation and evaluation in schools.
– Ensuring the availability of physical and learning resources for effective school operations.
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Kenya National Examinations Council (K.N.E.C)
The main functions of K.N.E.C encompass:
– Developing national examination questions.
– Registering candidates for K.N.E.C. exams.
– Administering exams and processing results.
– Issuing certificates and diplomas to successful candidates.
– Handling replacement certificates and diplomas.
– Conducting research and evaluations in the field of education.
– Administering examinations.
TSC PROMOTION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
