TSC TPD TRAINING NOTES, MODULES COURSE STRUCTURE

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTORY MODULE

Training Programme

Introduction

The introductory module has five (5) chapters which are expected to be completed within one year. The content of each chapter is based on current knowledge and research applicable to the practical needs of a Kenyan classroom teacher. The content and activities are applicable to real-life situation of a practicing teacher, are self-directed and experiential. They reflect a diversity of perspectives and address the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a teacher in line with the TPD Policy Framework.

Introductory Module Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

1) Deepen understanding of the concept of Teacher Professional Development and its application
2) Enhance knowledge and skills in Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Instructional Strategies
3) Enhance knowledge and skills in Competence Based Curriculum and Core competencies of basic education
4) Enhance awareness of inclusive practices
5) Enhance knowledge and skills in designing of Formative and Summative Assessment
6) Develop skills and competency in comprehensive school health and safety
7) Enhance knowledge and skills in instructional leadership
8) Enhance knowledge and skills in Financial Literacy

ALSO READ; Teacher Professional Development, TPD, modules programme by TSC

The Module will be offered through 2 modes

i. Face to face (On site )
ii. Online platform: Participants will access the online content any time anywhere Year 2021 and Year 2022… The module will be offered wholly online
Time
Activity
Platform

Day 1: Teacher Professionalism and Career Growth

8.30-8.40am

Introduction
 Overview of the day
 Setting the Ground Rules
 LMS
 Click the link on introduction to take you Microsoft Teams
8.50am-10.30am

Introductory Module

Chapter 1: Teacher Professionalism Lesson 1: Meaning of Teacher Professional Development

 KWL
 Know
 Want to Learn
 Exposition
 Group tasks
 Group processing
 One thing I have learned
 One thing I have contributed to the group
 Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the day was…
 Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
 LMS 10.30-11.00am Heath Break
11.00-1.00pm

Lesson 1: Kenya Professional Teaching Standards

 KWL
 Know
 Want to Learn
 Exposition
 Group tasks
 Group processing
 One thing I have learned
 One thing I have contributed to the group
 Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the day was…
 Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
 LMS
1.00pm-2.00pm Health break

Lesson3: TPD Planning Process

 KWL
 Know
 Want to Learn
 Exposition
 Group tasks
 Group processing
 One thing I have learned
 One thing I have contributed to the group
 Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the day was…
 Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
 LMS

 Lesson Tool Day 2 Introductory Module Chapter 2: CBC, Pedagogy and Inclusive Practices

8.30-10.30am Lesson 1: Competence Based Curriculum and core competencies

 KWL
 Know
 Want to Learn
 Exposition
 Group tasks
 Group processing
 One thing I have learned
 One thing I have contributed to the group
 Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the day was…
 Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
 LMS
 Lesson Tool 10.30-11am Health Break
11-1.00pm Lesson 2: Howard Gardner ‘s Multiple Intelligence theory  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks
 LMS
 Lesson Tool
 Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include…. Lesson 3: Learner-Centred Strategies  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include…. Lesson 4: ICT integration in teaching and learning  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was… Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include…. 1.00-200pm Lunch Break
2.00-3.30pm
Lesson 5: Inclusive education practices
 KWL
 Know
 Want to Learn
 Exposition
 Group tasks
 Group processing
 One thing I have learned
 One thing I have contributed to the group
 Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the day was…
 Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
 LMS
 Lesson Tool 3.30-4.00pm Live webinar –Recap of the entire day Day 3: Assessment
8.30-10.30am
Introductory Module
Chapter 3: Assessment Lesson One: Types of Assessment: AS, For and Of Learning
 KWL
 Know
 Want to Learn
 Exposition
 Group tasks
 Group processing
 One thing I have learned
 One thing I have contributed to the group
 Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the day was…
 Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
 LMS
 Lesson Tool 10.30-11.00am Health Break Lesson 2: Formative Assessment Tools/ Strategies  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  LMS  Lesson Tool
 Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include…. 1.00-2.00pm Lunch Break 2.00-3.30pm Lesson 3: Assessment Rubrics  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….  LMS  Lesson Tool Day 4: Chapter 4: Comprehensive school health and Safety
8.30-10.30am
Lesson 1: Comprehensive Safety
 KWL
 Know
 Want to Learn
 Exposition
 Group tasks
 Group processing
 One thing I have learned
 One thing I have contributed to the group
 Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the day was…
 Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
 LMS
 Lesson Tool
Lesson 2: COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH
 KWL
 Know
 Want to Learn
 Exposition
 Group tasks
 Group processing
 One thing I have learned
 One thing I have contributed to the group
 Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the day was…
Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
10.30-11.00am Health Break
11.00-1.00pm Lesson 3: fire safety and safe emergency evacuation
i. The concept of fire and the fire chemistry
ii. Principles of heat propagation
iii. Classification of fire
iv. Fire protection equipment
v. Safe use of portable fire extinguishers
vi. Safe emergency evacuation
vii. Strategic teaching/learning interventions in a war, conflict, famine, terrorism, situations Reflection of the lesson
 I learned that…
 I need to learn more about.
 What I liked about the lesson was…
 Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include….
 LMS
 Lesson Tool 1.00-2.00pm Lunch Break 2.00-4.00pm Lesson 4: School Emergencies and Safety a) Principles of basic First Aid: Webinar  Responding to an emergency Incident  Immediate (primary) casualty assessment of  Webinar  An expert from the School of Nursing
an injured person  Manage a medical emergency  Approach to an Unconscious casualty with signs of life  Unconscious casualty following fainting, low blood sugar, poisoning & intoxication  A fitting casualty  Unconscious casualty without signs of life b) Management of injured persons  A compromised airway  Compromised breathing  External Bleeding  Internal Bleeding (with signs of shock)  Broken bones  Suspected fracture of the pelvis and ribs  Soft tissue injuries (sprains, strains, muscle pull) Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include…. Day 5 Chapter 5: Instructional Leadership and Financial literacy Lesson 1: concept of instructional leadership for teachers  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  LMS  Lesson Tool
Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include…. Lesson 2: Roles of teachers as instructional leaders and administrators  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the day include…. 10.00-10.30am Health Break Lesson 3: Technology Designer for Learning  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the lesson include….  LMS  Lesson Tool 1.00-2.00pm Lunch Break 2.00-3.30pm Lesson 4: Concept of Financial Literacy  KWL  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  Group processing  LMS  Lesson Tool
 One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the lesson include…. Lesson 5: Financial terminologies and Application  Know  Want to Learn  Exposition  Group tasks  Group processing  One thing I have learned  One thing I have contributed to the group  Reflection of the lesson  I learned that…  I need to learn more about.  What I liked about the day was…  Suggestions I have for improvement of the lesson include….
Assessment
1) -Presentation Seminars…20 TPD points
2) -Reflective journal…..20 TPD points
3) -Teacher Professional portfolio…20 TPD points
 Seminars and reflective journal done during training and uploaded in the LMS for grading
 TP Portfolio …School activities during the term and uploaded in the LMS for grading