TPAD is a teacher’s performance evaluation mechanism that assesses the performance of a Kenyan teacher as per the set standards prescribed by the established Commission.
Section 52 of the established Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015) stipulates that the Commission
will in administering the performance appraisal system:-
- Require all Heads of an institution to provide oversight role in the performance assessment for the teachers in their respective institutions;
- Use the performance evaluation reports for the purpose of promotion, deployment, and other bonuses as may be prescribed from time to time.
- Recognize training needs and take remedial measures in cases of unsatisfactory performance.
- Develop and review standards, guidelines, and tools for performance appraisal from moment to moment, which shall be accessible on the commission’s official website or as the Commission may advise.
How to create TSC TPAD Portal
Creating a new TPAD account is simple and more manageable. Follow these steps:
- Click on https://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/auth/create_account to access the new account creation portal.
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- Click on ‘Create’ Once done.
- A success message is shown and you will receive SMS token on your phone within a short time.
- Enter the Code received via SMS and click on ‘Verify Token’. This completes the registration process.
Adding your Bio-Data to the portal
Next, you will need to add your level of Education and the subject combination details.
- Add your information: including Bio/ Institution Information, Contact Information.
- Select the ‘Subjects Combination’ and add your teaching subjects. Select your preferred subject combinations from the list and click on the ‘Submit’ button when done.
- Then, click on the ‘Level of Education’ option to add details. Select your KCSE grade, the highest level of Education, and also the Institution of Study. Next, click on the Submit button.
ROLES OF THE TEACHERS IN THE NEW TPAD
Every teacher will be expected to do a self-appraisal in the different areas, create an assessment and upload the data online.
ROLES OF THE PRINCIPAL IN THE NEW TPAD
- Inducting new teachers on TPAD
- Take the new teachers in TIMS.
- Activating new teachers on TPAD
- Transfer outgoing teachers
The Principal also performs the following roles in TPAD.
- Provide oversight function in the performance appraisal for the teachers
- Continuously observe and evaluate the appraisal process and submit termly reports.
- Appraise the school Deputy Principal
- Schedule meetings for evaluating the Deputy Principal
- Observing the Deputy Principal
- Countersigning manager for all the teachers in the school Arbitration
ROLES OF THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL IN THE NEW teachers TPAD
- Update the Education Attendance
- Register on a weekly basis
- Appraise the HODs and the teachers
- Schedule staff meetings for appraising the HODs and teachers
- Observing all the HODs and teachers
- Arbitration for the teachers
TPAD PROCESS-STEPS
| TPAD PROCESS-STEPS | |
| Step 1 | Development of appraisal Calendar |
| Step 2 | Setting Targets |
| Step 3 | Implementation of targets and gathering of evidence |
| Step 4 | Self -Appraisal and also Standards-based on competencies and standards |
| Step 5 | Appraiser rating by Appraiser based on evidence gathered. |
| Step 6 | Appraisal rating meeting between Appraiser and Appraisee (the Question and Evidence. |
| Step 7 | Identification of gaps by Appraisee and Appraiser |
| Step 8 | Development and implementation of teacher support and performance development. |
NEW TPAD TEACHING STANDARDS
The new TPAD tool has 5 standards classified into 3 broad categories as follows:
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TEACHING STANDARDS |
TARGETS |
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THE INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY/TEACHING |
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Professional Knowledge and Practice |
Demonstrate mastery of the subject content and use appropriate instructional methods (Wt-3
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Undertake lesson observation at least once a term (Wt-3)
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Utilize teaching/ learning resources effectively(Wt-3)
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Prepare professional documents based on the current syllabus/designs (Wt-3)
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Ability to identify learners’ capability and learning styles (Wt-3)
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Ability to identify and nurture learners’ talents(Wt-3)
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Ability to access, retrieve and integrate ICT in teaching and learning(Wt-3)
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Ability to carry out learner assessment, feedback and reporting on learners’ learning (Wt-3) |
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Comprehensive Learning Environment |
Ability to create child friendly school/class environment through planned activities to demonstrate respect, equity, inclusion and also moral values(Wt-3)
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Ability to create a stimulating classroom environment(Wt-3)
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Ability to ensure the safety of learners (Wt-3)
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Ability to manage learners conduct and behaviour (Wt-3) |
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Teacher Professional Development |
Prepare Self Professional Development Support Plan (Wt-3)
Identification of professional gaps(Wt-3) |
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TEACHER CONDUCT AND PROFESSIONALISM |
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Teacher Conduct & Professionalism |
Ability to act in the very best interest of the learner and maintain high standards of ethics and professional requirements within and outside the institution (Wt-6)
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Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements in education (Wt-6).
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Comply with the professional requirements in teaching and learning (Wt-6).
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Ability to observe punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty, and also preparation of professional documents(Wt-6)
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Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines(Wt-6) |
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COMMUNITY PRACTICE |
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Participation in Professional Learning Community |
Join Professional Learning Community(PLC) (Wt-5)
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Collaborate with colleagues and the wider professional learning community to support teaching (Wt-5)
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Collaborate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders (Wt-5)
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Establish linkages with the community (the Wt-5)
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Participate in programs organized in a collaboration with other educational bodies: KNEC, MOE, KICD etc. (Wt-5) |
TPAD Procedure and Process (Appraisee, Appraiser and Countersign)
| APPRAISEE | APPRAISER | COUNTERSIGN/CONFIRM | |
| 1. | Teacher In A Primary | The Deputy Head Of Institution/Senior Teacher | Head Of Institution |
| 2. | Senior Teacher In A Primary | Deputy Head Of Institution | Head Of Institution |
| 3. | A Deputy Head Of Institution In A Primary | The Head Of Institution | Sub County Director. |
| 4. | A Head Of Institution In A Primary | Sub County Director/CSO | County Director/Scd |
| 5. | A Teacher, a Tutor Or Lecturer In A Post-Primary | The Head Of Department/Deputy Head Of Institution | Head Of Institution. |
| 6. | A Head Of Department In A Post-Primary | Deputy Head Of Institution | The Head Of Institution. |
| 7. | A Deputy Head Of Institution In A Post-Primary | Head Of Institution | The Sub County Director |
| 8. | A Head Of Institution In A Post Primary | The Sub County Director | County Director |
