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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Teacher quality is the most important school related factor in determining student achievement. It has often been pointed out and rightly so, that the quality of education is as good as the quality of teachers.Ìý Continuing Teacher Professional Development is critical in promoting teacher professionalism by enabling teachers develop the knowledge skills and expertise required to enhance teaching practice.Ìý Teacher Professional Development (TPD) is therefore a career long obligation for all practicing teachers whose importance cannot be underestimated.

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ is a Service Provider Accredited by the Teachers Service Commission to implement the Teacher Professional Development Programme (TPD)

WHY TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

1. No matter how good pre-service or initial training of a teacher is, it does not prepare them to meet the emerging challenges in the ever changing educational landscape.
2. TPD ensures that the professional knowledge and skills of practicing teachers are up to date in light of the global trends, with a view to delivering high quality professional service that meets the expectations of the education sector and other stakeholders.
3. TPD encourages and facilitates the development of communities of practice where teachers can share expertise and experiences in order to achieve quality education in teaching and learning institutions.

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ invites applications from all TSC registered teachers in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Institutions in Kenya. ÌýTeachers are encouraged to be part of a remarkable profession and its progressive future by enrolling for the TPD programme at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ.Ìý A blended teaching and learning approach to TPD module delivery will be employed. Continuing participants and new applicants are invited for the sessions which will be held from theÌý19^thÌýto 23^rdÌýof April 2022Ìý

WHY ENROL FOR THE TPD PROGRAMME AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY?

1. ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ is a renowned and the leading University in the region and prides itself as a Centre of Excellence in pre-service teacher education andÌýcontinuing teacher professional development.
2. The University has over 50 years’ experience in teacher education and therefore a wealth of capability and expertise in providing holistic educational services to students enrolled in teacher education programmes.
3. Learn from the best. The University has a large pool of experience professional educators with the requisite knowledge, skills, attitude and competence in diverse fields in teacher education.
4. ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ has a vibrant and robustÌýDirectorate of Teaching ExcellenceÌýthat promotes teacherÌýmentorshipÌýandÌýcontinuing professional support. The university will therefore support schools in building a community of practice and life-long professional networks.
5. ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ provides a versatile and easy to navigateÌýLearning Management SystemÌý(LMS) that will support the online component of TPD.
6. ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ has been commended by the Teachers Service Commission for delivery of the Introductory Module in a professional manner

MODE OF DELIVERY OF TPD

The TPD programme will be delivered through modules intended to equip teachers with professional knowledge, skills and attitudes to addressÌýPedagogyÌýandÌýContentÌýKnowledgeÌýusing theÌýCompetency Based Teacher Education Model.ÌýÌýAÌýBlended Learning ApproachÌýwill be used to deliver content of the modules.Ìý This will entailÌýFace to FaceÌýsessions andÌýOnline Learning.

1. Face to Face Sessions: The TPD face to face sessions will be conducted from December 2022 in various designated centres located at the sub counties to ensure accessibility by all teachers.
2. Online Learning:ÌýThe TPD programme online delivery that began in December 2021 is ongoing

The Introductory Module

The 1^stÌýsession of theÌýIntroductory ModuleÌýwas successfully conducted online in December 2021 and January 2022. ÌýThe next online session will be heldÌýfrom theÌý19^thÌýto 23^rdÌýApril 2022.ÌýNew applicants are advised to apply for this session beginning in April, 2022.

Other modes of delivery will include:

3. Participation in a country network of teachers to create a community of practice among teachers.
4. Follow up observation visits to schools by University teacher educators to provide feedback and support.
5. Mentoring and / or peer observation (Lesson Study).

MODE OF APPLICATION

To apply for the Introductory Module 1: Applicants are advised to complete and submit an online application form using this link:

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ TPD application form.Ìý Apply by clicking onÌý

Continuing participants who started off in December Ìý2021 are encouraged ÌýtoÌý constantly Ìývisit the Ìý³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ websiteÌý to access the ÌýKUSOMA platform: ÌýÌýÌýand log inÌý using ÌýtheÌýpersonalised credentials.

MODE OF FEES PAYMENT

Applicants for the TPD Course are required to pay Kshs 6,000 payable inÌýinstallments.

Applicants are expected to pay the fees using any of the following modes of payment:

MPESA

Pay bill Number: 960509
Account Name : TSC Number

Pay bill Name: KU TPD

BANK

Accounts Details

Cooperative Bank of Kenya

A/C No. 011-2906-246-1400

 

National Bank of Kenya

A/C No. 010-0305-915-0801

 

Equity Bank Limited

A/c No. 018-029-051-8859

 

Family Bank

A/C No. 045000023316

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FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT
TPD Coordinator through:
1.Email :Ìýtpd-coordinator@ku.ac.keÌý

2. TPD Office direct line: 0208703615
3. TPD Mobile phone number: +254 707 970939

Additional contact number 020 8703788 EXT: 3616

For ICT Support, participants are encouraged to call:Ìý0208704231