Technology Enabled Teaching Practice Assessment (TETPA) Project

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What is the purpose of the TETPA Project?

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To enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the teaching practice process through the integration of e-portfolios and Learning Management Systems.

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Who are the main collaborators in the TETPA Project?

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Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET).

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What are the key objectives of the TETPA Project?

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1. Enhancing the assessment process of teaching practice through technology. 2. Reducing costs associated with traditional teaching practice assessment models. 3. Training TP coordinators on the implementation and use of e-portfolios. 4. Incorporating the use of e-portfolios into KSTVET’s TP manual. 5. Developing cost models for blended TVET using an ABC costing tool. 6. Creating a case study for high-impact journal publication.

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What are the key activities planned for the TETPA Project?

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1. Planning and Development: Creation of a self-instructional TETPA micro-course on e-portfolios and conducting pre-teaching practice activities. 2. Implementation of TETPA: Conducting a three-stage assessment process. 3. Workshops and Review: Hosting workshops with teaching practice coordinators and teacher trainers. 4. Post-Teaching Practice Activities: Finalizing reports, analyzing data, and preparing a case study.

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What is the timeline for the Planning and Development phase of the TETPA Project?

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By February 7, 2025.

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What is the timeline for the Implementation of TETPA phase?

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By March 6, 2025.

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What are the three stages of the assessment process in TETPA?

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1. Virtual assessment of student trainer e-portfolios by teacher trainers. 2. In-person assessment by teacher trainers at student trainer institutions. 3. External assessors' evaluations at institutions.

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What is the purpose of the TETPA workshop scheduled for March 15-16, 2025?

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To host a workshop with 16 teaching practice coordinators.

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What are the expected deliverables of the TETPA Project?

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1. Inception Report: February 21, 2025. 2. Progress Report: March 30, 2025. 3. Final Report: April 30, 2025.

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What methodology will be used in the TETPA Project?

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1. Capacity Building: Training TP coordinators and teacher trainers on the use of e-portfolios. 2. Digital Integration: Embedding e-portfolios within the LMS for real-time assessment. 3. Evaluation Framework: Using an ABC costing tool to determine financial feasibility. 4. Impact Measurement: Assessing knowledge creation and institutional capacity development.