Managing Teacher Information with the TMIS Returns System in Kenya
In Kenya, the Teacher Management Information System (TMIS) plays a crucial role in managing various aspects of teachers and schools.
One of the key components of TMIS is the TMIS Returns, which involves the submission of important details related to schools, teachers, enrollment, and performance.
Let’s dive into the process of using TMIS Returns and how it streamlines the management of teacher information.
Getting Started with TMIS Returns
To begin the process, users need to access the TMIS Returns platform and click on the ‘Submit Teachers Returns’ option.
This action will open a new window where users can update the following details:
- Basic School Details
This includes information such as the school’s location, contact details, sponsorship, status, category, and attendance numbers.
Once updated, users can click on ‘SAVE’ to proceed.
- Ordinary Enrollment
Users are required to update the exact number of students in each age category and the number of instruction classes for each form or class.
- Teachers Details
To add a teacher to TMIS, users must enter the teacher’s TSC number, which will display the teacher’s ID Number and Names automatically.
Additional details such as mobile phone number, gender, date of birth, nationality, terms of service, appointment dates, qualifications, responsibilities, teaching subjects, department, teaching load, and role are also required.
Finally, clicking on ‘SAVE’ completes the process.
- Teachers Special Needs
For teachers with special needs, users can select the teacher from the list and save the special need (e.g., physical, speech, visual).
- Teachers on Study Leave
Users can capture data of teachers pursuing studies by selecting a teacher from the list and entering the course pursued, start and end dates, study area, and training mode before clicking on ‘SAVE’.
- Subject Enrollment (CBE)
Users must enter the correct number of students per class, per gender, for all subjects offered and save the information.
- Non Full Teaching Load (Due to Illness)
Declaration of teachers with less workload than the recommended TSC’s number of lessons per week can be done by selecting a teacher from the list, choosing the reason for not having a full load, and clicking on ‘SAVE’.
- KCPE/KCSE Performance
This involves entering the respective teacher’s mean for all candidate classes subjects taught since 2015.
- Utilities
In this section, users can change their password or log out to secure the data uploaded.
Benefits of TMIS Returns
The TMIS Returns system offers several benefits, including:
- Efficiency
Streamlines the process of updating and managing teacher and school information.
- Accuracy
Ensures that the information submitted is accurate and up-to-date.
- Transparency
Provides a transparent system for tracking teacher details, enrollment, and performance.
- Compliance
Helps schools comply with regulations by ensuring that all required information is submitted.
Conclusion
In conclusion, TMIS Returns is a crucial tool for managing teacher information in Kenya.
By following the steps outlined above, users can easily update and submit important details related to schools, teachers, enrollment, and performance, thereby ensuring efficient and effective management of teacher information.
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Mr. Weldon Kosgei, a dedicated educator with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya, brings years of experience and a deep love for education to his role at TSCNewsToday.co.ke. He provides insightful and timely updates on TSC policies, educational trends, and best practices, making his articles valuable resources for educators and administrators. Mr. Kosgei’s commitment to enhancing education shines through in his writing, connecting and inspiring the teaching community across Kenya.
