Ministry of Education makes changes in deployment of police during KCPE & KCSE
This announcement was made on April 25, by Fundamental Training Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang through the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) Annual Symposium on Competency-Primarily based Evaluation (CBA), which occurred on the School of Insurance coverage in South C, Nairobi.
“That is essentially the most opportune time to alter how we administer assessments. I will be very stunned to see cops in evaluation rooms this yr. It is time to let our youngsters be kids,” he remarked.
The presence of cops in examination rooms has been a longstanding apply, meant to forestall disruptions and make sure the safety of the examination course of.
Nevertheless, there was rising concern that their presence may trigger nervousness amongst college students, which may hinder their efficiency.
This transfer comes after a earlier adjustment in 2021, the place the federal government barred cops from dealing with examination papers, specifying that solely invigilators and supervisors ought to handle these paperwork.
Moreover, KNEC Chief Government Officer David Njeng’ere shared updates on the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), notably for Grade 9 assessments.
“As a part of preparations for summative evaluation at Grade 9, we’ll develop instruments for a pilot to be performed in sampled colleges in June. By October, we’ll subject pattern papers to tell each learner at Junior College of how they are going to be assessed at Grade 9,” Njeng’ere acknowledged.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) additionally outlined its ongoing efforts to coach academics within the CBC, collaborating with varied academic stakeholders corresponding to KNEC, KICD, KISE, and universities to reinforce the effectiveness of this curriculum.
The federal government’s method to reforming examination and evaluation protocols displays a broader dedication to bettering academic outcomes by fostering an atmosphere that helps college students’ psychological well-being and educational success.
This coverage adjustment is anticipated to assist college students reveal their true capabilities in a extra relaxed setting, probably setting a brand new customary for the way nationwide assessments are performed in Kenya.