TSC calls on teachers to embrace professional development for CBE curriculum
The TSC chairperson said CBE is about upgrading competencies in curriculum design, assessment for learning, classroom management, digital literacy, inclusive education, and reflective practice.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has urged teachers across Kenya to engage in continuous professional development to strengthen the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE).
TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi emphasised that modern education requires teachers who are not only skilled but also ethical, innovative, and adaptable.
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Addressing educators at the Kenya Primary School Heads Association (Kepsha) conference in Mombasa, Muturi encouraged teachers from more than 23,000 primary schools to participate fully in the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) framework.
The compulsory programme, introduced by TSC, offers in-service training that helps teachers improve their content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and overall teaching standards.
"There is therefore, need to enrol and continuously engage in upscaling your competencies through professional development to remain relevant in your area of expertise. You need to embrace the culture of lifelong learning," stated Muturi.
He explained that CBE represents a shift from traditional content-based learning to prioritising skills, values, and competencies, challenging educators to nurture learners who can think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate, and solve problems creatively.
Muturi said that teachers must transition from being mere transmitters of knowledge to facilitators, mentors, and coaches.
"When we speak of upskilling, we speak of empowering teachers with the knowledge, tools, and mindsets necessary to deliver CBE effectively," he said.
The TSC chairperson said CBE is about upgrading competencies in curriculum design, assessment for learning, classroom management, digital literacy, inclusive education, and reflective practice.
He also stressed that professionalism goes beyond qualifications to include ethics, accountability, and integrity.
"Professionalism is not simply about qualification; it is about attitude, ethics, accountability, and lifelong learning. It means that teachers must continually refine their craft, adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, and demonstrate integrity in their work," he added.
Muturi lauded the Commission’s achievements over the past decade, including registering over one million qualified teachers, decentralising services, equitable deployment, and digitising management systems like transfers and appraisals.
"From August this year, we have automated teacher transfers to enhance fairness, effectiveness, and efficiency in service delivery," he said, adding that over one million qualified teachers are now registered with the Commission.
The TSC boss outlined five strategic priorities for the Commission: strengthening teacher professional development, enhancing instructional leadership, leveraging technology, promoting professional ethics, and building partnerships with key education stakeholders.
He urged headteachers to mentor younger teachers and model ethical leadership, emphasising that leadership is about influence, inspiration, and integrity.
"As heads of institutions, you are the custodians of quality education in your communities. Leadership is not about authority; it is about influence, inspiration, and integrity," he told the school heads.
Acknowledging challenges such as teacher shortages, resource gaps, and the transition to CBE, Muturi called for unity and optimism, pledging continued advocacy for teacher welfare and inclusive promotion policies.
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