No remedial classes ahead of exams.
No remedial classes ahead of exams, warns Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang.
He warns school heads of teaching amid national exams noting the practice illegal.
He expresses his concerns that, some school heads are still requesting parents to pay for remedial taming it as illegal levies.
No remedials towards exams, warns PS
Basic Education Principal Secretary also says that, the hours stipulated by the ministry is very sufficient for students’learning.
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The skills and competencies learners get from the set hours is able to help them apply in tackling examinations.
Kipsang also points out that the remedial teaching and levy associated is a huge burden to parents following the current economic status.
He spoke during his meeting with Education officials and National administration officers and government officers counterparts in the coastal region.
Punish rogue educators
This dialogue comes at a point where both the primary and secondary school candidates are preparing for national examinations.
The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education assessment is set to begin October 30, whereas cheating is prohibited.
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On the other hand, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is set to begin on November 3 and end on November 24.
In addition, for credibility purposes in exams, the Kipsang says that measures will be put in place to curb examination malpractices.
Professionalism.
He further advices the educators to reclaim the trust in the society by ensuring order is put in place.
He also tells the educators to remain firm and intact as far as national examinations are concerned to avoid issues.
Furthermore, Kipsang encourages teachers to always observe the conduct of examinations so as to escape the exam temptations.
As a nation, teachers and stakeholders should gear towards a healthier nation by ensuring exam reliability and credibility.
Lastly, Kipsang laments that, extra levying has brought a bad name to the education sector in the name of remedials.
No remedial classes ahead of exams.