Ministry of Education Sends Strong Warning to Teachers
The Ministry of Education has issued a stern warning to teachers regarding unauthorized remedial classes. The ministry is taking a strong stance against this issue, which includes the unapproved practice of conducting remedial classes and charging fees for them. Permanent Secretary (PS) Kipsang expressed his reservations about this matter during a recent gathering.
Kipsang addressed this concern during an event at Shimo la Tewa Secondary School on September 19th. He questioned the need for these extra teaching sessions disguised as remedial classes, emphasizing that the regular teaching hours established by the ministry should be sufficient for teachers to impart skills and knowledge to students.
He also raised concerns about the financial burden on parents caused by unsanctioned classes, which has cast a shadow over such programs.
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This warning from the ministry coincides with ongoing preparations for the national exams, specifically the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). KPSEA and KCPE are scheduled to begin on October 30, 2023, while KCSE will commence on November 3 and conclude on November 24, 2023.
In an effort to curb examination malpractice, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued directives preventing contracted professionals, assessors, and examiners from engaging in activities that could compromise their roles.
This directive emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality and avoiding activities that may lead to conflicts of interest or reveal their status as KNEC examiners.
Additionally, KNEC has instructed all contracted professionals to refrain from conducting workshops in schools to ensure the integrity of the examination process remains untainted.
Ministry of Education Sends Strong Warning to Teachers
