TSC Kicks Off Inspection In Schools in these Regions
To ensure the smooth functioning of academic activities in schools, the Quality Assurance and Standards Officers (QASOs) within the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) play a crucial role by acting as a bridge to the Standards Division at the TSC headquarters.
A significant number of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers have recently interacted with these officers, primarily expressing their concerns about the quality of education. This engagement will persist until the term’s conclusion.
Within TSC, there exist county and subcounty quality assurance directorates tasked with the responsibility of guaranteeing high-quality teaching in educational institutions.
It’s important to note that the Quality Assurance and Standards function has decentralized units at both county and sub-county levels.
Upon visiting educational institutions, the County Quality Assurance and Standards Officer report to the County Director and carry out the following responsibilities:
1. They assess compliance with professional and ethical standards among school administrators and teachers.
2. They ensure adherence to the values and principles of public service and the promotion of the Teachers Service Commission’s image and core values by school administrators and teachers.
3. They monitor the proper maintenance and enforcement of teacher registration in all educational institutions.
4. They oversee the performance of school administrators and teachers and ensure that teacher appraisals are conducted.
5. They conduct advisory and investigative assessments related to teacher performance and compile relevant reports.
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Beyond school premises, their duties extend to:
1. Initiating, coordinating, and conducting capacity-building courses for teachers to enhance effective and high-quality teaching.
2. Coordinating quality assurance programs within the counties.
3. Providing continuous support to teachers to ensure compliance with standards specified in various educational acts and regulations.
4. Ensuring compliance with teaching standards by facilitating the preparation and use of professional teaching resources.
5. Analyzing national examinations and continuous assessment results, proposing interventions, and ensuring the implementation of recommendations from evaluation reports.
6. Collaborating with the County Director of Education and other stakeholders on matters pertaining to the quality of education in the county.
7. Fulfilling any other duties assigned by the County Director.
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