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TSC New TPAD Lesson Observation Form (LOF)

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TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION NEW LESSON OBSERVATION FORM (LOF)- The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has produced a new Lesson Observation Form for teachers. This form is to be used during the TPAD 2 online appraisal process.

The new form has a total mark load of 100% as opposed to the old form which had 25%. The new form has 5 assessment areas, namely:

The five (5) assessment areas in the new lesson observation form.

S/No Assessment Area Maximum Marks
1 Introduction and Lesson Organisation 16 marks
2 Content Delivery 20 marks
3 Teaching Methods/ Techniques 20 marks
4 Learner Involvement and Communication 24 marks
5 Classroom Management 20 marks
6 Total 100 marks

 

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The new TSC Lesson Observation Form.

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION LESSON OBSERVATION FORM(LOF)
Name of the Institution:
Teacher’s Name:

TSC.NO.

 Observer’s Name:

TSC. NO
Class/Grade: Learners Present: Time:

Date :

 Subject/Learning Area:

Topic/Strand:
Lesson Sub-Strand:
Observation Areas Performance indicators What was Observed Marks
 
  1. Introduction and Lesson Organisation

 

(Each 4 Marks = 16)

 i. Review of the previous lesson/content related to the current lesson

ii. State the objective of the current lesson

iii. Link the previous lesson to the current lesson

iv. Quality of introduction: captivating/ capture learners interest

 i.

 

ii.

 

iii.

 

iv.

  
2. Content Delivery

 

(Each 4 Marks =20)

 i. Mastery of content in line with the syllabus

ii. Answering of students questions accurately

iii. Teaching with lesson notes and lesson plan

iv. summarized the lesson by highlighting the key points

v. Covering the lesson within the stipulated time (Started on time and ended on time)

 i.

 

ii.

 

iii.

 

iv.

 

v.

  
3. Teaching Methods/ Techniques

 

(Each 4 Marks =20)

 i. Use of appropriate teaching methods (Question and answer, Demonstration, experimentation, Discussion/Group work, Field work) ii. Use of appropriate teaching/learning aids

iii. Use of varied teaching methods

iv. Demonstrate innovation and creativity in teaching

v. Ability to simulate learners

 i.

 

ii.

 

iii.

 

iv.

 

v.

  
4.Learner Involvement and Communication

 

(Each 4 Marks = 24)

 i. Answering and asking question

ii. Observation

iii. discussion and presentation

iv. experimentation

v. Field work/presentation

vi. Discovery/presentation

 i.

 

ii.

 

iii.

 

iv.

v.

  
5. Classroom Management

 

(Each 4 Marks =20

 i. Arrangement of desks to enable a teacher to reach an individual student

ii. . Moving in class to observe students work

iii. Marking/checking students in class

iv. No chorus answers/knowing learners by name

v. Cleanliness of the classroom.

 i.

 

ii.

 

iii.

 

iv.

 

v

  
Total =100      
To convert to Likert Scale: Marks scored in a performance area are divided by total marks in that performance area then multiplied by five (5). This will give a Likert rating scale of between 1-5. Once these marks are uploaded by the appraiser/observer on TPAD System, the conversion to likert scale will be calculated automatically by the system and reflected on the target number 3 under standard number 1: Professional Knowledge and Practice.
Observer’s Summary Report:
Observer’s Recommendation:
Teacher’s Signature:

Date:

 Observer’s Signature: Date:

Observer’s Signature: Date:

 

NB: There should always be a preparatory meeting before the lesson observation and a feedback session after the lesson observation.

  1. Lesson observation portal is provided in TPAD online system.
  2. The observer is required to enter the marks on the online lesson observation portal after observing a teacher.
  3. This is a compulsory target the online appraisal will remain incomplete to at least 97% if the marks on the duly filled lesson observation form(LOF) are not uploaded on the teacher’s online appraisal.

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TSC- You will now be able to track status of your third party deductions from your salary

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has introduced an online feature that will enable teachers and other TSC staff to track the deductions effected on their salaries. The new feature will enable the teachers and staff to monitor the status of third party deductions which include: loans, insurance and Unions’ monthly fee; among others. These third party deductions are effected via the check off system.

In a communique to teachers this week, the Commission informed them of a new feature that it has introduced on its payslips’ online platform. “Dear…. ( name of teacher) Open the TSC online payslip portal to check status of your third party,” reads the message from the Commission for those registered under the TSC Bulk SMS service in the Teachers Management Information System (TMIS) portal.

This new feature will enable teachers to track the monthly deductions, balance, reference account and the status of the deductions. Some of the information here can as well be extracted from the monthly online payslips.

To access this feature, visit the TSC online payslips portal at https://payslip.TSC.go.ke and look out for a new link (My Transactions) under 3rd Parties.

This comes at a time when some teachers have fraudulently lost portions of their salaries to third parties ( Loans and Insurance schemes); without their approvals.

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How to exit Mwalimu National Sacco

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Did you know that you can easily leave Mwalimu National Sacco? Well. In the last article we took you through the process of joining Mwalimu National Sacco. Today, you will get a complete guide on all that you are supposed to do in order to quit the Sacco.

Various reasons can make you quit the Sacco. These include but not limited to if you are not satisfied with their services or the dividends paid at the end of the financial year are too low.

WHEN CAN ONE CEASE TO BE A MWALIMU NATIONAL SACCO MEMBER?

Remember, Mwalimu National Sacco Membership shall cease with effect from the date of a member:

  • Attaining the age of 70 years.
  • Dying.
  • Being expelled from membership.
  • Withdrawing all his Deposits.
  • Becoming certified insane.
  • Transferring his shares.
  • Ceasing being an employee of Mwalimu National Sacco or Mwalimu National SACCO subsidiaries under disciplinary circumstances.
  • Being declared bankrupt by a court of law.

A member who withdraws or is expelled shall be paid the following dues after deduction of any debts, owed by him to the Society as borrower, endorser, guarantor, or otherwise:

  1. Any dividends or interest due to him on the date membership ceases.
  2. Any deposits or other sums held by the society on his behalf.

No shares shall be paid upon withdrawal and any member having deposits in excess of liabilities may offset such liabilities from the deposits.

THE PROCESS OF QUITTING MWALIMU NATIONAL SACCO

At some point you may willingly want to quit Mwalimu National Sacco. At such a time you must have to follow the procedure below;

  • Notify the Mwalimu National Sacco Board of your intention to leave. The board should receive a 60 days’ written notice to withdraw from the society.
  • You will then have to provide substitute guarantors if applicable. This is in case you have signed loan forms for any other member (s).
  • You will have to provide a clearance certificate from the employer (TSC).
  • Submit the documents to the Sacco and your withdrawal will be processed.

If you were driven by emotions to quit the Sacco, you can always make your way back. This is because the Sacco laws allow a member who has withdrawn from the Society to be considered for re-admission.

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TSC message to teachers- Please contribute to the Corona virus kitty: Latest TSC News

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Teachers will now join President Uhuru Kenyatta and other civil servants in contributing towards the covid-19 fund. The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has now made a provision for willing teachers to either contribute to the kitty directly or give permission for the commission to deduct the pledged amount.

Through short messages circulated to teachers, the commission gives the teachers freedom to choose whether to contribute through a paybill or via check-off system.

“TSC is playing its part in the fight against Corona Virus. You can join us by making a voluntary contribution to Pay Bill No 625625 Account No 01001005707400,” says the Commission.

“The monies will be channeled to the Kenya COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund,” the commission adds.

It should be noted, though, that this contributions will be voluntary and the commission will not coerce teachers into making the said contributions.

Already the president and other senior officials in the government have taken a pay cut to support the kitty.

Circular for civil servants to voluntarily contribute to the Covid-19 kitty.

The President and his deputy took a pay cut of 80%. While, Cabinet secretaries and Chief Administrative Secretaries are to take a voluntary pay cut of 30%. Principal secretaries on their part can give away 20% of their salaries to support the fund.

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The voluntary salary cuts shall be for an initial period of three (3) months with effect from April, 2020. However, this is subject to review based on the advice of the Ministry of Health on the status of COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya

Consent and Transparency

Each public officer participating in the voluntary salary cuts shall signify their consent to their respective Authorized Officers by completing the attached standard consent form.
All Accounting Officers will be required to file returns with the Head of Public Service on or before the 10th day of the succeeding month on the amounts realized from their Ministries, State Departments and Agencies.

Procedure for effecting the Voluntary Salary Cuts in the Payroll.

To make your contribution via check-off system, the percentage deduction shall be effected on the net package arising immediately after statutory deductions (PAYE, NHIF and
Pension contributions, where applicable);

The payroll code 959 (Emergence Response Fund) be utilized to effect the voluntary salary pay cut;

The deductions should then be remitted to:
  • Bank Account No.: 1000201924 – Central Bank of Kenya
  • Account Name: COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
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The TSC P9 Form; Details on the form, how to download and use the P9 form to file KRA tax returns

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The P9 form is an end of year tax returns form that is posted on the teacher’s online portal. This form is used when filing the respective year’s tax returns. To access the form visit the TSC payslips online portal at; https://payslip.tsc.go.ke/login.php and click on P9.

The Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, expects the teachers’ employer (TSC) to make monthly Pay As you Earn (PAYE) deductions and to remit them to the tax man on monthly basis.

The P9 form contains the teacher’s basic details; KRA tax PIN, Tax year, tax payer’s name, Employer (TSC) Tax PIN, TSC number, ID Number, KRA PIN and the teacher’s station code. other details on the P9 form are: The monthly tax dates (for the whole year), Taxable pay (Total gross salary earned by the teacher monthly), Pension earned (for retired teachers), Amount of PAYE deducted monthly (Pay Auto) and Monthly Relief (MPR).

To file your Tax returns, print the P9 form and use the values on it to declare your returns.

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TPAD 2 appraiser vs appraisee marks rating agreement, arbitration and countersigning

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During the TSC teacher appraisal process, in the new TSC TPAD2 system, both the appraiser and appraisee are supposed to reach an agreement on the marks awarded for each standard. If you are the appraisee, then you will hold a meeting with your appraiser to discuss the marks awarded for each standard.

The marks awarded by the appraiser will be able to be accessed by the appraisee since the appraisal process has now been made open.

To ensure fairness and openness of the appraisal process therefore, after the completion of the appraisee self-assessment and the appraiser’s assessment, both the appraiser and appraise will hold a meeting to review their joint rating and then reach an agreed rating.

During the appraisal meeting the appraisee and appraiser can either agree or disagree on the ratings. In case the two agree, the appraiser will submit the ratings and await counter signing.

When the appraisee and appraiser disagree on the ratings, the appraisal moves to arbitration.

What happens when the appraisee and appraiser agree on the ratings

Where both the appraisee and appraiser agree on the rating awarded by the appraiser. The appraiser will follow the following steps in the system:

  • Log into your appraiser account and click on the ‘Update Standards’ tab.
  • Click on Update Rating. Note the appraisal status before joint rating has a yellow colour interface and is labelled waiting.
  • Click on Action tab and select Agree from the drop down menu.

Where there is a discrepancy between the appraisee and appraiser ratings, both will discuss and re-look at the evidence provided and agree on a joint rating. The appraiser can then capture the jointly agreed rate by clicking the update rating button.

On choosing update weight, the following pop up window will be provided for the appraiser to key in the agreed weight. The appraiser should finish this process by clicking on Submit Rating button where a pop up window will show that the process was successful for the appraiser to click on the ok tab. The interface color code will now turn green.

What happens when the appraisee and Appraiser disagree on the ratings

The appraisee and appraiser may disagree on the ratings. This is done by clicking on the disagree button by the appraiser. When both appraisee and appraiser disagree up to seventy five percent (75%) of the ratings, the appraisal automatically goes to arbitration level.

Where the appraisee is not satisfied with the appraisal, then the appraisee may make a request for arbitration from the Teacher Portal Landing page. The appraisee should ensure that the appraisal status is completed during the appraisal meeting before requesting for arbitration.

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Appraisee vs Appraiser Arbitration Process

The arbitrator will click on the schedule meeting to set the time and date for the meeting between the appraisee and the appraiser and notifications will be sent to both of them. On scheduling, the arbitration meeting, the appraisal moves to scheduled arbitrations.

The arbitrator can view appraisee self-assessment ratings and appraiser ratings and edit the agreed ratings for each standard by clicking update button.

Finishing the Appraisal Meeting

Once the appraisee and appraiser jointly agree on all ratings, the appraiser will have to click on the Finish Appraisal Meeting tab and the appraisal moves to appraisal awaiting counter-signing status.

Counter Signing

At the counter signing level, the counter signing officer will be able to view all teachers appraisals that are waiting to be countersigned by clicking on Appraisals tab, Institution Appraisals tab then on Countersigning tab.

The countersigning officer will click on the countersign tab against a teachers appraisal .The countersigning officer should then click on Countersign tab. This will prompt a pop up window for the officer to give their comments and a declaration statement that the
appraisal was based on evidence provided then submit.

On successful submission, the appraisal status will be Complete. Both the appraisee and appraiser will be notified that the appraisal is complete.