2020 Teacher of the Year Award (TOYA), iTOYA, POYA Guidelines, Requirements, Marking Scheme and Timelines

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in conjunction with the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) have released the 2020 instructions for the Teacher of the Year Award (TOYA), innovative/ICT teacher of the year (iTOYA) and principal of the year (POYA) awards. The 2020 TOYA, iTOYA and POYA assessment tool has been aligned to the policy framework to make the award system fair, competitive and open to all teachers where only merit will count.

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In 2019, eligibility to contest in the iTOYA was expanded to include teachers in any subject as long as they can present their innovation and creativity in curriculum delivery.The main objective is to: encourage compliance with teaching standards; facilitate career progression; promote professional development; promote best practices in curriculum implementation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TOYA

To qualify for participation one must be a TSC employed teacher and must have taught for at least three years under TSC and should have a subject mean score of 5.0 (C-) and above in 2019 KCSE results in the teaching subject being presented for contest. To proceed to the next level, one must attain at least 60% on the scoring tool. Teachers with special needs are encouraged to participate.

REQUIREMENTS FOR iTOYA

To qualify for participation one must be a TSC employed teacher and must have taught for at least three years under TSC and should have a subject mean score of 5.0 (C-) and above in 2019 KCSE results in the teaching subject being presented for contest (however, this should not deter teachers with innovative projects from proceeding to the next level even if they do not meet the C- criteria).It is open to all teachers in all subjects.

To proceed to the next level, one must attain at least 60% on the scoring tool.Teachers with special needs are encouraged to participate. SMASE County Trainers’ Representatives are not eligible for the competition to avoid conflict of interest.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR POYA

Principals must be employed by TSC and fully paid up members of KESSHA. In addition, one must have served as a principal for at least three years and should have a school mean score of 5.0 (C-) and above in 2019 KCSE results. In addition, one must have submitted books of accounts for the year 2019 for audit. To proceed to the next level, one must attain at least 60% on the scoring tool. Principals with special needs are encouraged to participate. KESSHA NEC officials, county and sub-county chairpersons are not eligible for this competition. A principal is not eligible to participate in the iTOYA or TOYA awards.

Any participant who reaches the National Level in any of the above categories cannot take part in the exercise again.

The award criterion is in adherence with the TSC performance recognition, reward and sanction policy; focusing on school based quality management systems, professionalism and application of educational legal provision in teaching and learning and in managing learning institutions.

Further the criterion is based on indicators that are key pointers to the quality of a national education system, which include:

Learners’ achievement; improvement index in the national examination.
Enhancing access and retention in provision of Secondary Education.
Improving the learning environment.
Integration of ICT in learning and innovativeness in curriculum delivery.
Exhibition of high levels of professionalism and integrity.
Prudent financial and human resource management.
Networking with other stakeholders in the provision and management of education programmes.

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ASSESSMENT PROCESS

The following are the levels for identifying the contestants.

School (Teachers only)
Sub-county
County
Regional.
National

The panelists at various levels will carry out their assessment and select the winners.

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SELECTION PANELISTS

According to the KESSHA/ TSC instructions, the following will be panelists at different levels:

School Level

The panel at the school level for TOYA/iTOYAshall consist of the following:

BOM Chairperson – Chair
Principal to coordinate
Deputy Principal
H.O.D
PA Chairman

(Total members 5)

In a situation where the deputy or HOD or both are contestants then suitable replacements should be made.

Sub-County Selection Panel

The panel at the sub-county level for TOYA shall comprise the following:

TSC Sub-County Director – Chairperson
Sub County Director of Education
KESSHA –Sub-County chairman (coordinator)
CEMASTEA trainer (who is not a contestant)
Curriculum Support Officer (CSO)

(Total members 5)

POYA

The panel membership for POYA shall be the following:

TSC Sub-County Director – Chairman
KESSHA –Sub-County Chairman (coordinator)
Sub-County School’s Auditor
Sub County Director of Education
Curriculum Support Officer (CSO)

(Total members 5)

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County Selection Panel

The following will constitute the panel for TOYA:

TSC County Director- Chairman
KESSHA county Chairman (coordinator)
County Quality Assurance & Standards Officer (CQASO)
TSC Deputy County Director
CEMASTEA County Trainer’s Representative

(Total members 5)

POYA

The selection panel for POYA will be constituted by the following.

TSC County Director(chairman)
KESSHA County Chairman(coordinator)
County Director of Education
County Quality Assurance & Standards Officer (CQASO)
TSC Deputy County Director

(Total members 5)

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Regional Selection Panel

The selection panel for TOYA/iTOYA shall have the following members

TSC Regional Director (chairman)
KESSHA NEC representative
Regional Coordinator- Education
Regional QASO
CEMASTEA National Trainer

(Total members 5)

POYA

The panel will have:

TSC Regional Director (Chairman)
TSC County Director (one)
KESSHA NEC representative from a different region
Regional Coordinator- Education
Regional QASO

(Total members 5)

National Selection Panel

The panel at the national level for POYA / TOYA/iTOYA will consist of the following:

TSC Director, Quality Assurance and Standards – Chairperson
3 TSC HQs representatives
TSC Regional Director
2 KESSHA NEC representatives
Psychometric expert
2 CEMASTEA representatives for iTOYA session only
Pedagogical expert for iTOYA participants

(Total members 11)

Note:

Panelist of POYA/TOYA/iTOYA at all levels will be requested to declare their interest in a candidate. Depending on the nature of interest, a panelist can disqualify him/herself or the chairperson may rule that such a panelist shall not adjudicate the candidate.

Time Frame

Below is the calendar for 2020 POYA/TOYA/iTOYA awards

Schools should have come up with their TOYA/iTOYA by 2^ndMarch 2020.
Sub-counties should have come up with their iTOYA/TOYA/POYA by 16^th March 2020.
Counties should have come up with their iTOYA/TOYA/POYA by 13^th April 2020.
Regions should have come up with their iTOYA/TOYA /POYA by 4^thMay 2020.
Documents to be verified at County level and certificate of verification signed by panel chair and submitted to next level.
Regional winners’ profiles to be submitted to KESSHA secretariat and TSC headquarters by 11^thMay 2020.
Evidence verification visits by TSC headquarters by 23^rdMay 2020.

Mode of Presentation

The official reports in a prescribed summary draft at each level should be signed by all panelists and promptly presented to the next level of selection.

Procedure:

KCSE Mean Score/improvement index for each category of schools shall be used to shortlist participants
Talent identification and development shall also be used to shortlist participants
Innovation in curriculum delivery shall also be used as criteria for short listing.
Individual schools shall present the name of the winning teacher to the sub-county selection panel.
The sub-county selection panel shall then conduct the short listing. The best 5 teachers shall be eligible for interviews.
Principals shall be shortlisted by the sub-county selection panel; the best 5principals shall be interviewed.
Each County shall forward the names of the winning principal and teacher to the Regional selection panel.
The regional selection panel shall short list and interview a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 principals and teachers.
The regional winners, one principal and one teacher from each region shall be eligible for interview by the National selection panel.
All KESSHA chairpersons at various levels and members of the National Executive Committee are not eligible to participate.
There shall be school visits by members of the national panel and or as the Commission may guide for further verification for those qualifying for National Competition.

Award Packages

Here are the awards to be given to the Winners, First and Second Runners ups at various levels:

SCHOOL LEVEL AWARDS

Position	Award	Who to fund award
1	10,000	Board of Management
2	8,000	Board of Management
3	5,000	Board of Management

NB: KESSHA at the different levels to facilitate and award the winners with cash prizes and certificates

SUB-COUNTY LEVEL AWARDS

Position	Award	Who to fund award
1	15,000	KESSHA Sub County
2	10,000	KESSHA Sub County
3	8,000	KESSHA Sub County

COUNTY LEVEL AWARDS

Position	Award	Who to fund award
1	25,000	KESSHA County
2	20,000	KESSHA County
3	15,000	KESSHA County

REGIONAL LEVEL AWARDS

Position	Award	Who to fund award
1	30,000	KESSHA Counties within the Region
2	25,000	KESSHA Counties within the Region
3	20,000	KESSHA Counties within the Region

NATIONAL LEVEL AWARDS

Position	Award	Who to fund award
1	100,000	KESSHA National
2	70,000	KESSHA National
3	50,000	KESSHA National

Funding

KESSHA will undertake resource mobilization by engaging stakeholders both government and corporate bodies to support all the awards activities.
The TSC will participate and coordinate the process at all levels in liaison with KESSHA andin line with existing policies.

Presentation to the National KESSHA Conference

Each nominee shall be given an opportunity make a brief presentation to the conference audience. The aim of the presentation is to give the audience an opportunity to learn from best practices and strategies which can be emulated by other institutions. The presentations provide an opportunity for the audience and the assessors to also objectively evaluate the articulation skills of the POYA, TOYA and iTOYA nominees.

The nominees are further assessed on various performance parameters which include;

honesty
mannerism,
articulation,
audibility and audience control,
resource utilization and management,
effective preparation and
time management.

The presentation content will further be corroborated with evidence provided by each nominee for authentication. In addition, indicators relating to;

access (to school and subject),
retention,
completion,
attendance,
academic achievement,
innovativeness,
resourcefulness and
focus to professionalism will be considered.

The Award

The Teacher’s Award Assessment Tool

This tool will be used to evaluate both the teachers and the principals in regard to performance while offering teaching service.
The criteria will be used to evaluate the teacher professional performance competencies in maintaining of teaching standards during curriculum implementation process.
It is recommended that all the national finalists be evaluated at their work station by the TSC National adjudicators. This will offer an opportunity to verify and authenticate their performance and works; it will also create opportunity to access live evidence and experience of the teacher’s performance.

Scoring Criteria

The following criteria will be used to award marks:

Scoring Criteria

The following criteria will be used for awarding marks at all levels:

Summary of the Scoring Areas
POYA		Max. Score
i. General Assessment
A Improving Quality of Education	Learner achievement	10
	Enhancing Access and retention	10
	Improving Learning Environment	5
	ICT Integration	5
	Exhibition of professionalism	5
	Prudent Financial Human Resource	5
	Networking with Parents/Stakeholders	5
	Inculcation of National Values	5
	Sub Total	50

B Co-curriculum	Ability of the teachers to tap talents	10
	Mentoring and Coaching	5
	Suggestions/Development of new curriculum	10
	Teachers who identify and facilitate innovations	5
	Sub Total	30

C Distinguished Service	Makes major contributions or achievements under extra ordinary circumstances	5
	Initiate and participate in school or community based programmes	5
	Participate in disaster preparedness and management	5
	Sub Total	15

PC Implementation	Achievement of PC targets- 2019	2
	2020 PC; · Uploaded Operational School Work plan · Uploaded term PC target achievement progress report	2
	Evidence of having cascaded PC targets	1
	Sub Total	5
ii. TPAD Assessment
TPAD	TPAD 2.0. Assessment per Standard	50
Total Score		150 Mks

iTOYA
A.	Professional achievement	10
B.	Performance in Assigned areas	25
C.	Maintenance of Documents using ICT	5
D.	Lesson attendance (3months)	10
E.	TPAD	50
F.	Learner achievement	10
G.	Co-curricular achievement	5
H.	Team Player	5
I.	Community involvement	5
Total		125

TOYA
A.	Professional achievement	10
B.	Performance	10
C.	Maintenance of Documents using ICT	10
D.	Lesson attendance (3months)	10
E.	TPAD	50
F.	Learner achievement	10
G.	Co-curricular achievement	5
H.	Community involvement	5
Total Score		110

ICT Teacher of the Year Award (i-TOYA)

			Score	Max. Score	Actual Score
A	Professional Achievement	Verifiable Indicators		10
1.	Length of Service (Experience)			2
	i. 5 years and above ii. Below 5 years			2 1
2.	Academic & Professional qualification			4
	i. Ph.D /Masters ii. Degree/PGDE iii. Diploma & iv. ICT certificate			4 3 2 1
3.	Practice of ICT Integration in Teaching	Indicators		3
	i. Preparation of schemes of work and lesson plan ii. Presentation of content iii. Research for content and pedagogy	SOW and LP presented in soft copy. Activities in ICT lesson plans. Generated digital content (text, videos, charts, diagrams, pictures models)	1 mk 1 mk 1 mk
4.	Responsibilities			1
	i. ICT champion or Trainer or ii. Member of a Subject panel	Appointment letters.	1mk 1 mk
B	Performance in assigned areas of responsibility	Indicators	Marks	Max Score 25	Actual Score
	Video Observation
	i. Lesson planning	(Use of ICT integrated lesson plan attached)	5 marks
	ii. Lesson introduction.		5 marks
	iii. Student participation		5 marks
	iv. Innovation		5 marks
	v. Conclusion		3 marks
	vi. Evaluation		2 marks
C	Maintenance of Professional Documents using ICT	Indicators	Marks	Max score 5
	i. Current Personal Timetable	Evidence of using ICT tools in generating and use of timetable	1 mark
	ii. Updated lesson notes	Digital notes	1 mark
	iii. Subject analysis for the National Exams.	Statistics derived using ICT	1 mark
	iv. Innovative digital teaching /learning resources records	Digital records	1mark
	v. Record of work	Digital records	1mark
D	Lesson Attendance Rating		Marks	Max score 10
	i. <=59%		0 mks
	ii. 60-70%		4 mks
	iii. 71-80%		6 mks
	iv. 81-90%		8 mks
	v. 91-100%		10 mks
E	Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development(TPAD)			Max score 50

Part A-Instructional Delivery(Teaching)
Teaching Standards		Indicators Evidence Based	TPAD Rating	Max. Score	Actual Score
Standard 1: Professional Knowledge and Practice
Targets
1	Prepare professional documents based on the current syllabus/designs [3mks]	Refer to TPAD 2.0 Online rating for Term 1, 2020 and verify the physical evidence used. If the evidence is lacking or it is not provided do your own independent rating for each target and put in your report.		2
2	Demonstrate mastery of the subject content and use different appropriate instructional methods [3mks]			2
3	Undertake lesson observation at least once a term[3mks]			2
4	Utilize teaching/learning resources effectively (improvised or procured)			2
5	Ability to identify the learners’ capability and learning styles[3mks]			2
6	Ability to identify and nurture learners’ talents[3mks]			2
7	Ability to access, retrieve and integrate ICT in teaching and learning[3mks]			2
8	Ability to carry out learner assessment, feedback and reporting on learners’ learning[3mks]			2
Standard 2: Comprehensive Learning Environment
1	Ability to create a stimulating classroom environment[3mks]			2
2	Ability to create child friendly school/class environment[3mks]			2
3	Ability to ensure safety of learners[3mks]			2
4	Ability to manage learners conduct and behavior[3mks]			2
Standard 3: Teacher Professional Development
1	Identify professional gaps			2
2	Develop Teacher’s Termly Professional Development (TPD) Support Plan[3mks]			2
3	Engaging in continuous and relevant career growth and development[3mks]			2
Part B: Teacher Conduct And Professionalism
Standard 4: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
1	Teacher’s ability to act in the best interest of the learner and maintain high standards of ethics and professional requirements within and outside the institution[6mks].			2
2	Demonstrate knowledge on the legal requirements in education			2
3	Comply with the professional requirements in teaching and learning[6mks]			2
4	i. Ability to observe punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty and preparation of professional documents [6mks]		ii.	iii. 2	iv.
v. 5	vi. Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines[6mks]		vii.	viii. 2	ix.
x. Part C: Community of Practice
xi. Standard 5: Participation in Professional Learning Community(PLC)
xii. 1	xiii. Join Professional Learning Community (PLC) [5mks]	i.	ii.	iii. 2	iv.
v. 2	vi. Collaborate with colleagues and the broader Professional Learning Community to support teaching and learning[5mks]		vii.	viii. 2	ix.
x. 3	xi. Collaborate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders[5mks]		xii.	xiii. 2	xiv.
xv. 4	xvi. Establish linkages with communities[5mks]		xvii.	xviii. 2	xix.
xx. 5	xxi. Participate in programs organized in collaboration with other education bodies and partners; (KNEC, MOE, KICD, NGOs etc) [5mks]		xxii.	xxiii. 2	xxiv.

F	Learner Achievements			Max Score 10
1.	Performance in National Examinations			5mks
	*Either;* Candidature: % of Candidates in National Exam Optional Subjects
	30 and below		1 mks
	i. 31-50%		2 mks
	ii. 51-70%		3 mks
	iii. 71-90%		4 mks
	iv. 91-100%		5 mks
	*Or;* %of candidates scoring C+ in compulsory subjects			5 Mks
	i. 20 and below		1 mks
	ii. 21-40%		2 mks
	iii. 41-60%		3 mks
	iv. 61-99%		4 mks
	v. 100%		5 mks
2	**Either: KCSE Subject Performance Mean Score**			Max 5 mks
	i. 10 ii. 9 iii. 8 iv. 7 v. 6		5 mks 4 mks 3 mks 2 mks 1mks
3	*Or;* Value AdditionImprovement Index -Last 3Years			Max 5 mks
	Improvement Index KCSE
	2.10-2.50 & above		5 mks
	1.51-2.00		4 mks
	1.49-1.50		3 mks
	0.51-1.00		2 mks
	0.50 &less		1mks
G	Co-curricular Achievements			Max score 5	Actual Score
Level of Competition Attained		Indicator
Sub-county		Evidence of ICTintegration in co-curricular activities		1 mks
County				2 mks
Regional				3 mks
National				4 mks
International				5 mks
H	Team player			Max 5
Consider manner of handling work relationships		Evidence be provided in each area.		1
Ability to peer teach others on ict integration				2
Using ICT in sharing new information with colleagues				2
I. Community Involvement		Indicator		Max 5
Membership in a professional body or community of learning				1
ICT system or innovation that has helped the school community		System interface/evidence of innovation		2
ICT system or innovation that has helped the surrounding community		System interface/evidence of innovation		2
TOTAL SCORE				125

NB:

To get a score for TPAD rating take the awarded marks and divide by marks for the target multiplied by 2 (eg. If a teacher is awarded 3marks for Join professional learning community target convert as follows; 3/5×2=1.2) or Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines target; 3/6×2= 1
Those proceeding to the National Level will:

Be required to do a 7 minutes’ presentation to the national conference demonstrate their exemplary performance/achievement.
Undertake:
- face to face interview
- Aptitude Test

Teacher of the Year Award (TOYA)

		Indicator	Score	Max. Score	Actual Score
A	Professional Achievement			10
1.	Length of Service (Experience)			3
	i. 11 years and above 6 -10 years 3 – 5 years	Letter of appointment	3 mks 2 mks 1mk
2.	Academic & Professional qualification			4
	i. Ph.D ii. Masters iii. Degree/PGDE iv. Diploma	Certificate	4 mks 3 mks 2 mks 1 mks
3.	Membership to a relevant professional body			3
	i. Professional body membership Certificate/card ii. Letter of recommendation from subject panel iii. Member of cluster or peer study group	Certificate Letter Attendance list	3mks 2mks 1mk
B.	Performance in Assigned Areas of Responsibility			10
1.	D/Head teachers / Senior/HoD/HoS/Other responsibilities	Letter assigning responsibilities	1 mk	1
2.	Exhibition of High levels of Professionalism and integrity
	i. Commitment to the profession	The panel to formulate questions and scenarios to be used in the interview	0.5mk
	ii. Content mastery		1mk
	iii. Classroom management		0.5mk
	iv. Creative thinking and innovativeness		1mk
	v. Leadership traits		1mk
	vi. Communication skills		1mk
	vii. Evaluation/ assessment ability		1mk
	viii. Problem solving		1mk
	ix. Maintain professional etiquette		1mk
	x. Awareness of how learners learn, their diversity and uniqueness using Individual Education Plans (IEP)records.		1mk
C.	Maintenance of Teacher Professional Documents			10mks
	i. Current Personal Timetable	Approved	0.5 mk
	ii. Syllabi for the teaching subjects.	Approved	1 mk
	iii. Approved Schemes of work.	Approved	1 mk
	iv. Updated Lesson plans.	Approved	1 mk
	v. Updated Lesson notes.	Approved	1 mk
	vi. Records of work checked weekly.	Approved	1 mk
	vii. Subject analysis for the National Exams/ Learners’ Progress Records indicating Value added progress (VAP).	Approved	1 mk
	viii. Marked/checked learners work exercise books.		1mk
	ix. Learners’ discipline management and guidance and counselling records.	Approved	1 mk
	x. Copies of subject/ departmental meeting minutes.	Duly signed	0.5mk
	xi. Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development records.	Duly filled TPAD tool	1 mk
D.	Lesson Attendance Rating for three months			10
	i. Below 60% ii. 60-70% iii. 71-80% iv. 81-90% v. 91-100%	Certified analysis of lesson attendance	0 mks 4 mks 6 mks 8 mks 10 mks
E.	Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development			50

Part A-Instructional Delivery(Teaching)
Teaching Standards		Indicators Evidence Based	TPAD Rating	Max. Score	Actual Score
Standard 1: Professional Knowledge and Practice
Targets
1	Prepare professional documents based on the current syllabus/designs [3mks]	Refer to TPAD 2.0 Online rating for Term 1, 2020 and verify the physical evidence used. If the evidence is lacking or it is not provided do your own independent rating for each target and put in your report.		2
2	Demonstrate mastery of the subject content and use different appropriate instructional methods [3mks]			2
3	Undertake lesson observation at least once a term[3mks]			2
4	Utilize teaching/learning resources effectively (improvised or procured)			2
5	Ability to identify the learners’ capability and learning styles[3mks]			2
6	Ability to identify and nurture learners’ talents[3mks]			2
7	Ability to access, retrieve and integrate ICT in teaching and learning[3mks]			2
8	Ability to carry out learner assessment, feedback and reporting on learners’ learning[3mks]			2
Standard 2: Comprehensive Learning Environment
1	Ability to create a stimulating classroom environment[3mks]			2
2	Ability to create child friendly school/class environment[3mks]			2
3	Ability to ensure safety of learners[3mks]			2
4	Ability to manage learners conduct and behavior[3mks]			2
Standard 3: Teacher Professional Development
1	Identify professional gaps			2
2	Develop Teacher’s Termly Professional Development (TPD) Support Plan[3mks]			2
3	Engaging in continuous and relevant career growth and development[3mks]			2
Part B: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
Standard 4: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
1	Teacher’s ability to act in the best interest of the learner and maintain high standards of ethics and professional requirements within and outside the institution[6mks].			2
2	Demonstrate knowledge on the legal requirements in education			2
3	Comply with the professional requirements in teaching and learning[6mks]			2
4	xxv. Ability to observe punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty and preparation of professional documents [6mks]		xxvi.	xxvii. 2	xxviii.
xxix. 5	xxx. Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines[6mks]		xxxi.	xxxii. 2	xxxiii.
xxxiv. Part C: Community of Practice
xxxv. Standard 5: Participation in Professional Learning Community(PLC)
xxxvi. 1	xxxvii. Join Professional Learning Community (PLC) [5mks]	xxxviii.	xxxix.	xl. 2	xli.
xlii. 2	xliii. Collaborate with colleagues and the broader Professional Learning Community to support teaching and learning[5mks]		xliv.	xlv. 2	xlvi.
xlvii. 3	xlviii. Collaborate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders[5mks]		xlix.	l. 2	li.
lii.	liii. Establish linkages with communities[5mks]		liv.	lv. 2	lvi.
lvii. 4	lviii. Participate in programs organized in collaboration with other education bodies and partners; (KNEC, MOE, KICD, NGOs etc) [5mks]		lix.	lx. 2	lxi.
F	Learner Achievements			Max score 10
lxii.	Performance in National Examinations			5mks	lxiii.
lxiv.	*Either;* Candidature: % of Candidates in National Exam Optional Subjects				lxv.
	i. 30 and below		1mks		lxvi.
	ii. 31-50%		2mks
	iii. 51-70%		3mks
	iv. 71-90%		4 mks
	v. 91-100%		5mks
1	*Or;* %of candidates scoring C+ in compulsory subjects			5mks
	20 and below		1mk
	i. 21-40%		2mks
	ii. 41-60%		3mks
	iii. 61-80%		4mks
	iv. 81- 100%		5mks
4	**Either: KCSE Subject Performance Mean Score**			Max 5mks
4	i. 10 ii. 9 iii. 8 iv. 7 v. 6		5 mks 4 mks 3 mks 2 mks 1mks		vi.
vii.	*Or;* Value AdditionImprovement Index -Last 3Years			Max 5mks	viii.
	Improvement Index KCSE				ix.
	2.10-2.50 & above		5 mks		x.
	1.51-2.00		4 mks		xi.
	1.49-1.50		3 mks		xii.
	0.51-1.00		2 mks		xiii.
	0.50 &less		1mks		xiv.
G. Co-curricular Achievements				Max 5mks	xv.
xvi.	Sub-county		1mk		xvii.
xviii.	County		2 mks		xix.
xx.	Regional		3 mks		xxi.
xxii.	National		4 mks		xxiii.
xxiv.	International		5 mks		xxv.
H	Community involvement			Max 5mks	xxvi.
xxvii.	Initiated a project that has benefited the school community		2 mks		xxviii.
xxix.	Initiated a project that has benefited the community beyond the school.		2 mks		xxx.
xxxi.	Membership to a professional organization		1 mk		xxxii.
xxxiii.	TOTAL SCORE			110	xxxiv.

NB:

To get a score for TPAD rating take the awarded marks and divide by marks for the target multiplied by 2 (eg. If a teacher is awarded 3marks for Join professional learning community target convert as follows; 3/5×2=1.2) or Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines target; 3/6×2= 1
Those proceeding to the National Level will:

Be required to do a 7 minutes’ presentation to the national conference demonstrate their exemplary performance/achievement.
Undertake:
- face to face interview
- Aptitude Test

The Principal’s Award Assessment Tool

The principals’ will be evaluated in their multidimensional roles as the lead educators and administrators. Equally their capacity to perform the role of quality assurance within their institutions will be assessed. The assessment will focus on the head of institution personal achievement in both PC & TPAD.
These criteria will be used to evaluate the principal’s professional performance competencies in maintaining of teaching standards during curriculum implementation process.
It will also assess the principal’s competencies in management of human, material and financial resources during the teaching and learning process with a view to enhancing learning outcomes
It is recommended that all the national finalists be evaluated at their work station by the TSC National adjudicators. This will offer an opportunity to verify and authenticate their performance and works; it will also create opportunity to access live evidence and experience of the principal’s performance.

POYA ASSESSMENT -2020

General Assessment

POYA ASSESSMENT 2020
Performance Indicators	Indicator				Score	Max. Score	Actual Score
A. Improving Quality of Education	1. Learner achievement and improvement index in the national examination(10mks) Consider either means score or the value addition.
	National Schools	Mean Score		Value Addition
	National Schools	i. 10.00 and above ii. 9.5 – 9.9 iii. 9.0 – 9.4 iv. 8.5-8.9 v. 8.0-8.4		i. 2.10-2.50 &above ii. 1.51-2.00 iii. 1.49-1.50 iv. 0.51-1.00 v. 0.50 &below	10 8 6 4 2	10
	Extra/County Schools	i. 8.5 and above ii. 7.5 – 8.4 iii. 7.0 – 7.4 iv. 6.5- 6.9 v. 6.0 – 6.4		i. 2.10-2.50 &above ii. 1.51-2.00 iii. 1.49-1.50 iv. 0.51-1.00 v. 0.50 &below	10 8 6 4 2
	Sub-County Schools	i. 7.0 and above ii. 6.5 – 6.9 iii. 6.0 – 6.4 iv. 5.5 -5.9 v. 5.0 – 5.4		i. 2.10-2.50 &above ii. 1.51-2.00 iii. 1.49-1.50 iv. 0.51-1.00 v. 0.50 &below	10 8 6 4 2
	2. Enhancing access and retention in provision of Secondary Education (10mks).	School Registration i. Current Registration Certificate status ii. Title deed/ Certified copy			1 1	2
		Enrolment-students per stream i. 40-45 ii. <46 iii. >39			3 2 1	3
		Retention Rate Current student population as compared to the initial student enrolment; Form 1-3 i. 69 & below ii. 70-79% iii. 80 & above			1 2 3	3
		Repetition in classes i. No Repetition ii. Repetition			2 0	2
	3. Improving the learning environment (5mks)	i. Infrastructure-Security/Safety Measure ii. Social Environment-Prevention of; a. HIV/AIDS infection b. Drug/Alcohol Abuse iii. Physical Environment-trees, flowers & cleanliness			2 2 1	5
	4. Integration of ICT in learning and teaching processes (5mks)	i. Availability of ICT infrastructures ii. Use of computer/Electronic information management systems. iii. Availability and used digital content material iv. Evidence of ICT integrated lesson delivery			2 1 1 1	5
	5. Exhibition of high levels of professionalism and integrity (5mks).	i. Availability and Knowledge of legal provisions in teacher management: o TSC Act o Code of Regulation for Teachers o Code of Conduct for Teachers ii. Maintenance of Records of; o Teachers & Learners conduct and discipline o Complaint management				5
	6. Prudent financial and human resource management (5mks).	i. Utilization and compliance with used of approved budget ii. Evidence of implementation of previous auditors reports recommendation iii. Development and display the Citizens Service Delivery Charter. iv. Sensitize institutional employees on school service delivery charter v. Maintain records on services delivered.			1 1 1 2	5
	7. Networking with parents and other stakeholders in the provision and management of education programmes	i. Parents/guardians involvement in the learning of their children. ii. Involvement of learners in community service, joint activities with stakeholders. iii. Involvement in collaborative programs/partnership with educational bodies or no-educational organization.			1 1 3	5
	8. Inculcation of the national values to teachers, learners and staff	i. Sensitization on corruption and prevention measure (teaching and non-teaching staff). ii. Implementation of measures to promote realisation of national value and cohesion (learners, teaching and non-teaching staff).			2 3	5
	Sub total				50
B. Co-curriculum	1. The ability of the teachers to tap the talents from among the learners (10mks).	i. Evidence talents identified and nurtured among learners. ii. Student involvement in selection of student council and evidence of an operational council. iii. Provision of enabling environment for spiritual nourishment (evidence of active pastoral programmes) iv. Active clubs and societies v. Effective career guidance and counselling programme and peer-counselling.			2 2 2 2 2	10
	2.Mentoring and coaching pupils/students once the talents have been identified (5mks).	Mentoring co-curriculum activities at; i. National ii. Regional iii. County iv. Sub county v. School			5 4 3 2 1	5
	3.Suggestions and/or development of new methods of curriculum delivery that improve teaching/ learning outcomes (10mks).	i. Evidence of mainstreaming ICT integration in curriculum delivery ii. School based professional development programmes iii. Out of school INSET programmes for teachers iv. Teacher-learner motivational programmes			3 3 2 2	10
	4.Teachers who identify and facilitate the implementation of distinguished innovations to assist the community in problem solving (5mks)	i. Innovation identified and developed to promote teaching and learning ii. Innovation implemented to assist problem solving in the community.			2.5 2.5	5
	Subtotal				30
C. Distinguished Service	This includes teachers who; 1. Makes major contributions or achievements under extra ordinary circumstances and receive recognition at the national or international level (5mks).		Evidence of certificates/medals for distinguished service		5	5
	2. Initiates and participate in school or community based programmes that have significant contribution towards sustainable development(5mks)		i. Self-initiated income generating projects ii. Environmental conservational iii. Social/humanitarian programme		2 2 1	5
	3. Participates indisaster preparednessand management		i. Availability of serviceable firing fighting equipment. ii. Evidence of training or sensitization of learners and staff on disasterpreparedness andmanagement.		2 3	5
D. PC Assessment	i. Achievement of PC targets- 2019 (2mks).		i. Availability of signed PC-HoI 2019 ii. Evidence of evaluated and rating for 2019 PC Targets		1 1	2
	ii. 2020 PC; (3mks) · Uploaded Operational School Work plan · Uploaded term PC target achievement progress report · Evidence of having cascaded PC targets		i. A copy of school operational work plan uploaded on TPAD online System ii. A copy of Term One 2020 PC Target Achievement Report uploaded on TPAD Online system		2 1	3
	Subtotal				20
Total	General Assessment				100

TPAD Assessment

Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (50marks)
Part A-Instructional Delivery(Teaching)
Teaching Standards		Indicators Evidence Based	TPAD Rating	Max. Score	Actual Score
Standard 1: Professional Knowledge and Practice
Targets
1	Prepare professional documents based on the current syllabus/designs [3mks]	Refer to TPAD 2.0 Online rating for Term 1, 2020 and verify the physical evidence used. If the evidence is lacking or it is not provided do your own independent rating for each target and put in your report.		2
2	Demonstrate mastery of the subject content and use different appropriate instructional methods [3mks]			2
3	Undertake lesson observation at least once a term[3mks]			2
4	Utilize teaching/learning resources effectively (improvised or procured)			2
5	Ability to identify the learners’ capability and learning styles[3mks]			2
6	Ability to identify and nurture learners’ talents[3mks]			2
7	Ability to access, retrieve and integrate ICT in teaching and learning[3mks]			2
8	Ability to carry out learner assessment, feedback and reporting on learners’ learning[3mks]			2
Standard 2: Comprehensive Learning Environment
1	Ability to create a stimulating classroom environment[3mks]			2
2	Ability to create child friendly school/class environment[3mks]			2
3	Ability to ensure safety of learners[3mks]			2
4	Ability to manage learners conduct and behavior[3mks]			2
Standard 3: Teacher Professional Development
1	Identify professional gaps			2
2	Develop Teacher’s Termly Professional Development (TPD) Support Plan[3mks]			2
3	Engaging in continuous and relevant career growth and development[3mks]			2
Part B: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
Standard 4: Teacher Conduct and Professionalism
1	Teacher’s ability to act in the best interest of the learner and maintain high standards of ethics and professional requirements within and outside the institution[6mks].			2
2	Demonstrate knowledge on the legal requirements in education			2
3	Comply with the professional requirements in teaching and learning[6mks]			2
4	Ability to observe punctuality in lesson attendance, performance of duty and preparation of professional documents [6mks]			2	xxxv.
5	Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines[6mks]			2	xxxvi.
lxvii. Part C: Community of Practice
lxviii. Standard 5: Participation in Professional Learning Community(PLC)
lxix. 1	lxx. Join Professional Learning Community (PLC) [5mks]	lxxi.	lxxii.	lxxiii. 2	lxxiv.
lxxv. 2	lxxvi. Collaborate with colleagues and the broader Professional Learning Community to support teaching and learning[5mks]		lxxvii.	lxxviii. 2	lxxix.
lxxx. 3	lxxxi. Collaborate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders[5mks]		lxxxii.	lxxxiii. 2	lxxxiv.
lxxxv.	lxxxvi. Establish linkages with communities[5mks]		lxxxvii.	lxxxviii. 2	lxxxix.
xc. 4	xci. Participate in programs organized in collaboration with other education bodies and partners; (KNEC, MOE, KICD, NGOs etc) [5mks]		xcii.	xciii. 2	xciv.
xcv.	xcvi. Sub-Total	xcvii.	xcviii.	xcix. 50	c.
ci.	cii. TOTAL SCORE for POYA(General + TPAD Assessment)		ciii.	civ. 150	cv.

NB:

To get a score for TPAD rating take the awarded marks and divide by marks for the target multiplied by 2 (eg. If a teacher is awarded 3marks for Join professional learning community target convert as follows; 3/5×2=1.2) or Timely syllabus coverage and meeting of deadlines target; 3/6×2= 1
Those proceeding to the National Levelwill:

Be required to do a 7 minutes’ presentation to the national conference demonstrate their exemplary performance/achievement.
Undertake:
- face to face interview
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