The Commission has developed a new interview score sheet for promotions. The following areas are tested and a candidate must score 50% and above in order to be deployed. TSC Interview Questions and Answers

The interview areas and maximum marks to be awarded:

A). ADMINISTRATIVE ABILITIES IN THE CURRENT ASSIGNMENT

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i). Achievements- 10 marks
ii). Co-curricular achievements- 8 marks
iii). Participation in Education affairs- 5 marks
iv). Knowledge on the formation, members and functions of BOG and
PTA- 5 marks
v)Role of the sponsor- 2 marks
SUB-TOTAL: 30 marks

B). KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION ISSUES ESPECIALLY TRENDS IN THE POST INDEPENDENCE PERIOD

1. Knowledge of all Education Commissions- 3
2. Purpose for formation of such Commissions or working parties- 3 marks
3. Their respective recommendations- 3 marks
4. Adoptions/implementation- 3 marks
   SUB-TOTAL: 12 marks

C). KNOWLEDGE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

I). Curriculum Development

• i). Structure of Kenya Institute of Education- 3 marks
• ii). Function of Kenya Institute of Education- 3 marks
• iii). Current trends in the curriculum- 5 marks

II). Implementation

1. Structure and function of Teachers Service Commission- 5 marks
2. Functions and structure of MOEST – Inspection and Directorate: 4 marks

III). Evaluation

1. Membership of Kenya National Examination Council- 3 marks
2. Relationship between TSC, MoE/MoST, KNEC and KIE- 5 marks
   SUB TOTAL: 28 marks

D). LEGAL FRAME WORK IN EDUCATION

1. Teachers Service Commission- 1 mark
2. Education Act- 1 mark
3. Kenya National Examination Council Act- 1 mark
4. Trade and Dispute Act- 1 mark
5. TSC Code of Regulations for teachers- 1 mark
6. Schemes of Service for teachers- 1 mark
7. A Manual for Heads of Secondary Schools in Kenya- 1 mark
   SUB-TOTAL: 7

E). OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS

1. Kenya Institute of Education- 2 marks
2. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation- 2 marks
3. Kenya Literature Bureau- 2 marks
4. Kenya Education Staff Institute- 2 marks
   SUB-TOTAL: 8

F). FUNCTIONS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

1. Knowledge of the three arms of Government and their interrelationship- 3 marks
2. Legislature; Its function, role of speaker, clerk and sergeant-at-arms-  3 marks
3. Executive; Functions, role of the Permanent Secretaries vis-à-vis Ministers- 3 marks
4. Judiciary; Functions, Structure, Attorney General, Chief justice etc.- 3 marks
   SUB TOTAL 12

G). General Knowledge 3

GRAND TOTAL: 100%   click here to see interview Questions

23. What are the possible verdicts of interdiction?

1. A teacher has no offence hence revoke interdiction.
2. A teacher has committed an offence that does not warrant removal hence;

• Warning in writing.
• Surcharge
• Suspension not exceeding 6 months without pay.
• Retire in the public interest
• Refered for medical evaluation by Director of Medical Services.

3. A teacher has committed an offence hence dismissal and deregistered.

24. Differentiate between interdiction and suspension.

• Suspension – Temporary prohibition of a teacher from exercising his/her functions as a teacher pending determination of his/her disciplinary case.
• Interdiction– removal of a teacher from service in accordance with regulation 153 of the TSC Code.

25. What are the interdiction cases where a teacher does not earn any money?

• Chronic absenteeism
• Desertion of duty
• Having been jailed
• Misappropriation/mismanagement of public funds.
• Fraudulent claims & receipt of funds.
• Use of false certificates.
• Forgery, impersonation, collusion & immoral behavior.

26. What is C.B.E? How is it calculated?

Curriculum Based Establishment – the number of teachers a school need in relation to the number of streams a school has. It is calculated by considering the minimum lessons a teacher should teach(27) and the subjects offered in the school.

27. Name four education commissions since independence and what were the recommendations of the commissions.

Ominde commission(1964)

• It reformed the education system inherited from the colonial government to make it responsive to the needs of independent Kenya.
• It proposed an education system to foster national unity and create sufficient human resource for national development
• English became a medium of instruction
• It set the entry age to class one at 6 years.

Bessay Report (1972)

• It recommended changes to the inherited curricular to make it relevant to local needs.

Gachathi Report(1976)

• The report focused on redefining Kenya’s educational policies and objectives, giving consideration to national unity, economic, social and cultural aspirations of the people of Kenya. TSC Interview Questions and Answers

Mackey Report (1981)

• It led to the removal of ‘A’ level and expansion of other post-secondary training institutions.
• It led to the establishment of Moi University.
• It recommended the stablishment of the 8-4-4 system of education and the commission of High Education (CHE)

Kamunge commission(1988)

• It focused on improving education financing, quality and relevance.
• From this report , the government produced Sessional Paper No 6 on Education & Training for the Next Decade & Beyond.
• This led to the policy of cost sharing in education between the government, parents and community.

Koech commission(2000)

• It recommended Totally Integrated and Quality Education and Training(TIQET) in order to accelerate industrial and technological development.

28. On which grounds can a teacher be retired?

• Age
• Public interest- gross miscond
• Medical/ill health
• Abolition of office

Notice for retire – 3 months

Name three types of retirement benefits.

• Pension
• Gratuity
• Work injury benefits

29. What is the deadline for submission of Books of Accounts for auditing?

31^st January following year

30. What does the ‘Orange Book contain?

Prices of reference and course books

31. Who is the TSC agent in your school?

The principal

32. Differenciate between informal education, formal education and non- formal education

• Informal Education:– the truly lifelong process whereby every individual acquires attitudes, values, skills and knowledge from daily experience and the educative influences and resources in his or her environment-from family and neighbours, from work and play, from the marketplace, the library and the mass media…’
• Formal Education:– the hierarchically structured, chronologically graded “educational system”, running from primary school through the university and including, in addition to general academic studies, a variety of specialized programmes and institutions for full-time technical and professional training.’
• Non-Formal Education:– any organized educational activity outside the established formal system-whether operating separately or as an important feature of some broader activity-that is intended to serve identifiable learning clientèle and learning. TSC Interview Questions and Answers

33. What are the five areas in a lesson observation form?

• Introduction & lesson organization
• Content delivery
• Teaching methods
• Learners involvement & communication
• Classroom management.

34. Name the seven areas enlisted for targets in a TPAD.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TPAD

For the Secondary school teachers the TPAD file must have the following

1. File
2. Appraisal tool ,dully signed at the back by your Appraiser(Deputy) and countersigned by the principal

• Pages 12,13,14 must be filled and signed as required, Rubber stamp must appear in Pg 13 of 15 both in Term 1 ,2 and 3

1. 1st pg appraisal period be stated.
2. You must have at least 3 observation form signed by Deputy for trs.
3. Have a T/Table of yr Lesson in yr TPAD file..at least For 2016 and 2017

• A document to show year target/school/class
• Lesson Recovery Record evidence if you have.

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1. What are the national goals of education?

• To foster nationalism, patriotism and promote national unity.
• To promote social, economic, technological and industrial needs for national development.
• To provide individual development and self-fulfillment.
• To promote social equality and responsibility.
• To promote sound moral and religious values
• To promote international consciousness and a positive attitude towards other nations.
• To promote a positive attitude towards good health and the environment.

2. What is the structure of the Ministry of education?

Cabinet Secretary, 3 Principal Secretaries, Director…

3. What is the overall role of the Minister for Education? 

• Formulation of policy direction and management of professional functions relating to education.
• Developing and implementing projects and programmes.
• Developing curriculum.
• Initiating training programmes.
• Running examinations.
• Giving grant-in-aid to schools.
• Dealing with audit report
• Admitting and transferring students.
• Dealing with discipline of students.

4. Who publishes for the Ministry of Education?

KLB

5. What is the structure of the T.S.C?

Chairperson, Deputy, Secretary, Directorate

6. What are the TSC core values?

• Professionalism
• Customer focus
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Team spirit

7. Outline the TSC mission and vision.

8. What is inscribed in the TSC platform?

9. What are the functions of TSC?

Teachers Service Commission is mandated to perform the following functions:

• to register trained teachers;
• to recruit and employ registered teachers;
• to assign teachers employed by the Commission for service in any public school or institution;
• to promote and transfer teachers;
• to exercise disciplinary control over teachers;
• To terminate the employment of teachers.
• review the standards of education and training of persons entering the teaching service;
• review the demand for and the supply of teachers;
• Advise the national government on matters relating to the teaching profession.

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10. What empowers T.S.C to carry out its functions?

• The TSC Act (Cap212) of 1967
• The Constitution of Kenya Article 237(2) of 2010

11. What is the role of the secretary T.S.C?

Under the guidance of the Commission, the Secretary will perform the following duties:-

• Execute the decisions of the Commission.
• Be the head of the Secretariat.
• Facilitate, coordinate and ensure execution of the Commission’s mandate.
• Advise the Commission on teacher projections to facilitate staffing of learning institutions.
• Advise and make recommendations to the Commission on optimum utilization of available teachers.
• Make recommendations to the Commission on appointment and deployment to administrative posts in educational institutions. TSC Interview Questions and Answers
• Ensure maintenance of the register of teachers and be custodian of all records of the Commission.
• Be the Accounting officer of the Commission and ensure proper and diligent implementation of Part IV of the TSC Act and any other written law.
• Ensure staff compliance with the constitution and other laws.
• Be responsible for administration and management of the secretariat resources.
• Promote professionalism in the teaching service.
• Advise the Commission on suitability of persons entering the teaching service.

12. What is the role of K.l.C.D., inspectorate and K.N.E.C?

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is mandated to perform the following functions:

• Advise the Government on matters pertaining to curriculum development
• Evaluate, vet and approve, for application in Kenya, any local and foreign curricula and curriculum support materials in relation to the levels of education and training
• Implement the policies relating to curriculum development in basic and tertiary education and training;
• Develop, review and approve programmes, curricula and curriculum support materials that meet international standards for— (i) early childhood care, development and education; (ii) pre-primary education; (iii) primary education; (iv) secondary education; (v) adult, continuing and non-formal education; (vi) teacher education and training; (vii) special needs education; and (viii) technical and vocational education and training.
• Initiate and conduct research to inform curriculum policies, review and development.
• Collect document and catalogue information on curricula, curriculum support materials and innovations to create a data bank and disseminate the information to educational institutions, learners and other relevant organizations
• Print, publish and disseminate information relating to curricula for basic and tertiary education and training
• Collaborate with other individuals and institutions in organizing and conducting professional development programmes for teachers, teacher trainers, quality assurance and standards officers and other officers involved in education and training on curriculum programmes and materials
• Develop disseminate and transmit programmes and curriculum support materials through mass media, electronic learning, distance learning and any other mode of delivering education and training programmes and materials
• Promote equity and access to quality curricula and curriculum support materials
• Offer consultancy services in basic and tertiary education and training
• Incorporate national values, talent development and leadership values in curriculum development
• Receive, consider, develop and review curriculum proposals
• Perform such other function as may be assigned to it under the KICD Act No.4 of 2013 or any other written law. NEXT QUESTION..