Specialized Training Sparks Creative Education
The Teachers Service Commission has begun specialised practical training for Junior School teachers to support the roll-out of the Competency-Based Education curriculum. The programme targets Creative Arts, Music and Dance, Theatre and Film, and Media Technology and Studies so teachers can deliver hands-on learning that mirrors industry practice.
Bridging Skills Gaps with Practical Expertise
The Need for Hands-On Learning
CBE prioritises learner competencies such as creativity, problem solving and collaboration. Many primary teachers historically have had limited access to practical instruction in arts and media. The TSC programme addresses this gap by focusing on classroom-ready techniques, assessment aligned to CBE, and simple production workflows that young learners can use to build skills from an early age.
KIMC Partnership: A Hub for Creative Skills
The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication is a key partner providing facilities, trainers and equipment. Practical modules include basic camera and sound operation, editing software, lesson design for project-based learning and digital safety. Dr. Evaleen Mitei, acting TSC CEO, said the collaboration will give teachers the confidence to introduce media and creative practice while supporting digital literacy in schools.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Creative Talent
By training teachers in production techniques and media pedagogy, the initiative creates a pipeline from classroom learning to the broader creative sector. Students will gain early exposure to storytelling, music-making and media tools, improving prospects for careers in film, music, theatre and digital content. For the creative industries, better-prepared learners mean a deeper talent pool and more relevant skills entering tertiary and vocational programmes.
Creativeldn will follow the programme as it scales and report on training outcomes, classroom examples and opportunities for industry collaboration. For creative professionals and educators, this marks a practical step in aligning education with the needs of Kenya’s cultural and media landscape.
