Good news to intern teachers
It is good news to intern teachers in the country. This after the Teachers Service Commission TSC indicated that all the 46,000 intern teachers in the country will be absorbed automatically to permanent and pensionable terms after serving for two years.
This was said after a meeting between the Teachers Service Commission TSC and Education Parliamentary Committee yesterday.
In my view,Intern teachers should be absorbed permanently. This is because they are confronting a range of obstacles as they embark on their teaching careers. One major hurdle is the insufficiency of resources and materials in schools. Many Kenyan schools, especially those in rural areas, suffer from a lack of essential teaching tools, textbooks, and even proper infrastructure. This deficiency hinders intern teachers from effectively delivering their lessons and engaging students in meaningful learning experiences.
Insufficient teacher training programs can leave intern teachers ill-prepared for the practical realities of teaching. The theoretical knowledge they gain in college may not always align with the practical demands of the classroom, making the transition into the profession difficult.
Furthermore, concerns arise from salary disparities and delayed payments. Intern teachers may encounter financial difficulties due to meager salaries and irregular payment schedules, which can affect their motivation and job satisfaction.
In summary, intern teachers in Kenya grapple with challenges related to limited resources, classroom management, inadequate training, and financial issues. These difficulties can have repercussions on the quality of education they provide and their overall job contentment, underscoring the necessity for enhancements in the education system and support for these early-career educators.
