The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has initiated a process to amend the TSC Act, 2012, inviting the public to provide their views on the proposed changes. The move aims to align the existing legislation with recent policy and legislative developments, with a deadline for written memoranda set for February 15, 2024. However, the proposed amendments face resistance from certain stakeholders, including teachers, who argue that the employer, TSC, should not be the entity proposing changes to the TSC Act.
Quick Summary
- TSC initiates the amendment of the TSC Act, 2012, to align it with recent policy and legislative changes.
- The public is invited to provide written memoranda on the proposed amendments by February 15, 2024.
- Key proposals include incorporating the new basic institutional structure under the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC), allowing teachers to seek legal redress, and aligning teacher registration entry requirements with CBC.
- Critics argue that TSC, as the employer, should not propose changes to the TSC Act and express concern over potential antagonism of recommendations in the Presidential Working Party on Education (PWPER) report.
Proposed Amendments
The TSC Act amendments seek to address various aspects, including incorporating the new basic institutional structure introduced by the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC). The proposal also aims to grant teachers the ability to seek legal redress through the court system if they disagree with a decision made by the TSC’s review committee. Additionally, alignment of teacher registration entry requirements with the CBC is highlighted among the proposed changes.
Public Participation
In adherence to Article 10 of the Constitution, the TSC invites stakeholders and the public to submit written memoranda providing their views on the proposed amendments. The deadline for submission is February 15, 2024.
Stakeholder Resistance
Despite the TSC’s intention to amend the Act, there is notable resistance from some education stakeholders. Critics argue that as the employer, TSC should not be the entity proposing changes to the TSC Act. They express concerns that the proposed amendments may conflict with recommendations outlined in the Presidential Working Party on Education (PWPER) report, urging a careful and collaborative approach to education reforms.
Final Thoughts
The call for public input on the proposed amendments to the TSC Act demonstrates a commitment to transparency and inclusivity in the legislative process. However, the resistance from certain stakeholders, particularly those who question the role of TSC in proposing changes to its governing legislation, highlights the complexities and sensitivities involved in education reforms. The outcome of this process will likely shape the future dynamics of teacher-employer relationships and the overall education landscape in Kenya.
Tsc should not try to make laws favouring itself. The biggest wonder is the pre service and in service mean grades for diploma and degree programmes are the same. Tsc ought not to bring in other subjects as barriers in teacher admissions. Let the diploma in primary be c plain only and that of secondary teacher be c plain with c in teaching subjects