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From feared motorbike inspectors to TPAD: How teacher assessment has changed in Kenya

By Hillary Muhalya·
From feared motorbike inspectors to TPAD: How teacher assessment has changed in Kenya
An illustration comparing Kenya's traditional school inspection system (left), characterised by inspectors arriving on motorbikes to scrutinise teachers' professional records, with modern TPAD (right), which emphasises continuous assessment, classroom observation, professional growth and supportive supervision.

For generations of Kenyan teachers, the sound of an approaching inspector's motorbike could cause anxiety over lesson plans and professional records. Today, the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development framework reflects a shift towards continuous assessment, professional support and accountability.

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