Mount Kenya University is an approved and fulla accredited service provider by Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to implement the TPD programme in compliance with the Teacher Professional Development programme guidelines.
This institution offers continuous training of the programme to the teachers and instructional leaders.
Teachers Service Commission has a statutory mandate through the enactment of TSC Act Cap 212 section 11 (e) to ensure facilitation of professional development of teachers.
The TSC in its endeavour to achieve this objective, has developed a comprehensive Teacher Development Policy framework that spells out the seven (7) Kenya Professional Teaching Standards (KePTS) for both teachers and instructional leaders.
TPD Official Target of the programme
This program is designed to cover the primary and secondary school teachers and Instructional leaders in both public and private primary and secondary schools and teachers in colleges.
It provides opportunities for teachers to explore new roles, develop new instructional and leadership techniques, refine their practice and broaden their outlook as educators and as individuals.
TPD Course Structure
a. The Introductory module
It will introduce teachers to Teacher Professional Development and to the Seven (7) Kenya Professional Teaching Standards (KePTS). This introductory module has five (5) chapters, which are expected to be completed within one year.
Key content of each chapter is based on current knowledge and research applicable to the practical needs of a Kenyan classroom teacher. The content and activities are applicable to real-life situation of a practicing teacher, are self-directed and experiential. They reflect a diversity of perspectives and address the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a teacher in line with the TPD Policy Framework.
The Mode of delivery
The Blended mode consisting of face-to-face (On site) shall be done during school holidays and online learning where the teachers and instructional leaders shall access the online content any time anywhere via modern technologies.
Mobile Application
MKU TPD APP
Kindly download the mobile App from the play store or use this link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.lyseon.mkutpd
The APP will allow easy application and students onboarding process with the following features;
The Pay bill integration for easy application
The Registration process
The Integration with Sakai to allow access to resources
The Communication, Feedback and progress monitoring.
Mode of Assessment
The assessment will be in the form of authentic assessment that will include self-assessment, portfolio, and journals among others.
This will involve Preparation of Reflective Learning Journal, Organizing a final Synthesis Seminar and Preparation of Professional Teaching Portfolio. The 3 assignments will account for 60 per cent of a teacher’s annual TPD score.
The rest 40 per cent will be obtained through TPAD process.
Mode of Certification
The transcripts to be issued to students upon completion of a chapter and the same shared with the Teachers Service Commission
After successful completion of the TPD program, the teacher shall be issued with a teaching certificate renewable every five years.
TPD training Fee Payment
Every teacher will be required to pay a maximum fee of Kenya Shillings 6,000 per year to take part in the training. Payment will be paid either through;
The Mpesa: Pay Bill-Business Number 4078701
Account number-“ your TSC Number” or
To Deposit at Equity Bank, Account Name: Mount Kenya University Teacher Professional Development, Account Number: 1550281262747.
Use your TSC number as reference.
