This is how to know genuine textbooks for learners and teachers: KICD advises

The curriculum developer has appealed to teachers and parents to ensure that books learners use meet quality standards. This follows concerns that some books circulating in the market are not approved for teaching and learning. Parents must also confirm that the complementary textbooks they buy for their children are age appropriate.

“Textbooks are important in curriculum delivery. They must be the right ones to ensure learners are not treated to misleading content,” Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) CEO, Dr Julius Jwan said in Nairobi.

Also read; Education Ministry issues warning to schools and parents on fake textbooks

The CEO cited a textbook titled, ‘Blood ties’ by Storymoja Publishers, which has been circulating in the market saying, it is not listed in the Orange book. The Orange book contains the list of all the approved books for learners in various classes.
Dr Jwan observed that some unscrupulous traders might take advantage of introduction of the Competency Based Curriculum to associate substandard books with the new system of education.

“Teachers should ensure the books they advise parents to buy for their children meet the quality threshold. It is not about the cover of a book but what is in the pages,” Dr Jwan said.

Read all the TSC related news by clicking on the links below:

• All TSC services online portals and how to log in
• TSC TPAD data upload deadline
• Complete guide to the new cTSC TPAD portal
• TSC: Full details on the newly established grades for teachers
• TSC: Designation codes for all teacher job groups
• TSC Grades and qualifications/ requirements for various administrative positions in schools
• TSC: Details on the current all 36 Teacher job groups/ grades
• TSC: Requirements, appointment and responsibilities of Principals
• All what you need to know and carry to a TSC teacher recruitment interview
• TSC: Requirements, responsibilities and appointment of Deputy Principals
• TSC: Full payment rates for teachers, officials, attending CBC training
• New, latest TSC Teachers recruitment guidelines
• TSC: Wealth declaration guide for teachers, staff
• A TSC teacher’s payslip details and how to get yours online
• TSC posting, employment, letters for newly recruited teachers
• TSC adds another new teacher registration, employment requirement; read the details
• All TSC online services: the TSC website, online services and how to easily access them
• New list of TSC County Directors
• Updated TSC recruitment guidelines for teachers
• TSC: Process of handing-taking over by new school heads and other administrators
• New academic and professional requirements for registration of teachers
• How to check the status of TSC number application online
• Get the latest TSC news on these official Social Media links (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram and online)
• How to apply online for the vacant administrative positions at the Teachers Service Commission-tsc
• TSC: Most marketable subject combinations
• TSC: Revised, new, service charter
• TSC: Download all the TSC forms, circulars, regulations and Memos here
• TSC: How to easily get the retirement, pension, benefits
• TSC: Full process of interdicting, disciplining and dismissing teachers
• New, updated, list of offences that can lead to a teacher’s removal from the TSC register
• TSC: All teachers’ leaves explained
• TSC: List of all allowances paid to teachers and to get them
• Latest Career Progression Guidelines, CPG, for teachers
• TSC: Answers to all the Frequently asked questions by teachers
• TSC: A list of all the TSC contacts
• TSC: How a teacher should claim the medical expenses costs from TSC
• TSC: How to best apply for a teacher transfer
• How to easily apply for a TSC number
• Applying for a TSC number? This is all you need to know.
• All what you are required to have in order to apply for a TSC number

Some of the unscrupulous publishers are inserting fake imprints on such books to dupe unsuspecting buyers that they are approved.
“We are monitoring the situation. But, all of us have a duty to be vigilant to protect our children, from inappropriate content” Dr Jwan said.
He also appealed to members of the public to confirm if the content they come across is from books in the Kenyan market before sharing further, to avoid causing unnecessary panic.

The origin of some of the books with unapproved content, he revealed, has been established to be as far as South Africa, Egypt, Ghana and USA.
Dr Jwan said head teachers and parents are required to refer to the Orange book to ascertain genuine textbooks.

Important Links For You, Click below:

• Kisii University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Kenya Methodist University, kemu, Education and other Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Kibabii University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Karatina University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Kabarak University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Education courses offered at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, JOOUST, University:Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Universities that offer education courses, teaching combinations, offered, requirements and how to apply for Chuka university courses
• KCA University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Kaimosi Friends University College Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• JKUAT Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Garissa University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Egerton University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Dedan Kimathi University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Co-operative University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Chuka University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and how to apply
• Maasai Mara University Courses, Admission, Requirements, Fees, Contacts, Student Portals Log in, Website and How to Apply
• Lukenya University Courses, Admission, Requirements, Fees, Contacts, Student Portals Log in, Website and How to Apply
• Laikipia University Courses, Admission, Requirements, Fees, Contacts, Student Portals Log in, Website and How to Apply
• Koitalel University Courses, Admissions, Requirements, Fees, Location, Contacts, Student Portals Log in, Website and How to Apply
• Kirinyaga University Courses, Admissions, Requirements, Fees, Location, Contacts, Student Portals Log in, Website and How to Apply
• Kibabii University Courses, Admissions, Requirements, Fees, Location, Contacts, Student Portals Log in, Website and How to Apply
• New list of all Kenyan university courses, requirements, fees, students, portals, website and how to apply
• Kenya Highlands University Courses, Admissions, Requirements, Fees, Location, Contacts, Student Portals Log in, Website and How to Apply
• New list of Top, Best Universities in Kenya
• Mount Kenya University, MKU; courses, admissions, requirements, student portal, website, Contacts, fees and applications