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Teaching Tips to help Kenyan Teachers and Students in Class work and to better general School performance.

How to Help Students Overcome Examinations Anxiety

Join Our Facebook Page If there is something that teachers, parents, and students cannot and should not ignore is examinations anxiety. This kind of stress has been there since time immemorial. A research study published in the Psychologist revealed that students with higher levels of examination anxiety obtain lower grades compared to their less anxious counterparts. Unfortunately, […]

6 Most Common Mistakes Committed by Teachers and How to Avoid them

Join Our Facebook Page Teaching is a profession, which can make a positive difference in society. A teacher should have the potential to manage the classroom well and impress the students positively with his or her action. In our daily life, as humans, we have all made mistakes. Yes, teachers too are humans; they too […]

7 Vital Teaching Skills NOT Taught in College

Join Our Facebook Page The teacher is the backbone of an education system and has the power to change the student’s lives for the better. A teacher has the skills to make their students civilized citizens. A special function of the teacher is to deliver knowledge and has the personality that impacts so much on […]

2019 TSC Recruitment Vacancies for Teaching Posts In Primary and Secondary Schools

The Teachers Service Commission is advertising 5,000 posts for recruitment of teachers to support the 100 percent transition policy from Primary to Secondary Schools as follows: – A.    RECRUITMENT OF NEW TEACHERS (4000 POSTS) Eligible candidates should meet the following basic requirements: Be Kenya citizens; Must be 45 years of age and below; Must have original […]

KNUT Teachers to Get No Pay Rise and Lose All Pay Benefits, Says TSC

The Kenya National Union of Teachers KNUT members will not get pay rise, this is according to the Teachers Service Commission. TSC says that the above group of teachers will lose all the benefits stipulated in the career progression guidelines. According to reports by the DailyNation, TSC said, “The payroll for the Knut union teachers […]

KUCCPS Opens 2019 Diploma and Certificate Courses Application to National Polytechnics, TTIs & TVCs!

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has once again opened their online portal to allow 2019 applications for a Diploma, Craft Certificate or Artisan Certificate courses. Application is through KUCCPS Online Portal The KUCCPS Online portal is open for submission of applications for admissions into National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes or Technical […]

2019 KEYA Assessment Criteria for Grade 3 Learners by KNEC

The following are the 2019 instructional guidelines to teachers in assessing the Grade 3 Learners. The guidelines have been issued by the Kenya National Examination Council, KNEC. The guidelines are meant to help in monitoring the 2019 Grade 3 learners as part of the Kenya Early Years Assessment, KENYA. The Grade 3 teacher’s role has […]

Why Children Need to Start School Late

For generations, schools have opened their doors to young students, most especially in Kenya; where parents are forced to make their children start school early, given the economic situation in the country. A lot of time and efforts is focused on making ends meet and children are left to be nurtured in schools. Starting school […]

Research Shows How Chocolate Can Boost Students’ Brain Power

Chocolates are loved and hated for their sweetness, benefits, and effects. Chocolates are made from cocoa which is dried and fermented before they can be ready to created delicious mouth-watering tastes. A lot of research, therefore, has been done on the effects of chocolate eating on the health, in particular, the cognitive abilities of individuals […]

Role of the father in their Children’s Education

Child education starts at home and fathers play important roles in a child’s life; his support for learning activities at home is critical to children’s education. A balance of education at school and home helps the child to learn better. Parents, especially the father’s encouragement, has always played a crucial role in successful students. The […]

The Do’s and Don’ts When Guiding and counseling Students

So, what are some of the things that a guidance and counselling teacher should or shouldn’t do during the counselling session? Before we dive into the topic, let’s start by understanding the basics of guidance and counselling. Counseling is a process of being assisted and guided by a trained person on a professional basis, to […]