No remedial teaching ahead of exams, says Education PS
The Ministry of Education has cautioned school principals against enforcing extra remedial classes, highlighting that these programs are against the law.
Belio Kipsang, the Principal Secretary of Basic Education, expressed worry that some school administrators are still imposing unauthorized fees on parents to compensate teachers for conducting remedial lessons.
He questioned the need for additional teaching hours under the guise of remedial education, asserting that the ministry’s recommended teaching hours are sufficient for imparting the necessary skills and knowledge for exams.
Kipsang emphasized that remedial teaching and the associated fees place an undue burden on parents and tarnish the reputation of such programs. He issued this warning during a meeting with education officials and government administrators in the Coast Region on September 19 at Shimo La Tewa Secondary School in Mombasa.
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Kipsang’s warning comes as primary and secondary schools prepare for upcoming national exams. The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams are scheduled to commence on October 30, while the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams will start on November 3 and conclude on November 24.
Kipsang assured that the ministry would implement measures to maintain the credibility of the national examinations. He also called on educators to regain the trust of society by conducting this year’s national exams with integrity and vigilance against any form of misconduct to enhance the exams’ credibility, validity, and reliability.
No remedial teaching ahead of exams, says Education PS
