Enhancing Education: KUPPET Urges 30,000 Teachers for Grade 8

Enhancing Education: KUPPET Urges 30,000 Teachers for Grade 8

Enhancing Education: KUPPET Urges 30,000 Teachers for Grade 8. KUPPET strongly advocates for the government’s consideration to hire an additional 30,000 teachers if Junior Secondary School (JSS) persists in Primary School education. Moreover, the union emphasizes the pivotal role of Grade 8 implementation and warns against neglecting this critical stage. They assert that doing so could perpetuate a cycle of inadequate education quality and hinder the optimal utilization of students’ potential.

Expressing concern over the shortage of trained instructors in junior secondary schools, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) underlines the need for immediate action. According to Akelo Misori, the union’s Secretary General, many Junior School teachers find themselves teaching for the first time, requiring a significant adjustment period. Alternatively, they may lack essential subject knowledge due to the prevailing shortage of educators.

In light of these challenges, Misori stresses the inevitability of recruiting more teachers or interns. This is especially crucial if the decision is made to retain them in primary school. The union contends that this strategic move is essential to address the current educational shortcomings and ensure a more robust learning environment for students at this crucial stage.

To conclude, KUPPET urges the government to take proactive measures by increasing teacher recruitment. This approach aims to enhance the overall education system, fostering a more conducive atmosphere for effective learning and development.