Training of Teachers and Teacher Educators in Item Writing

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is inviting teachers and teacher educators to join a one-week online Item Writing training starting 20th April 2026 in Kenya. This KNEC careers opportunity is ideal for teachers seeking competency-based assessment training and professional development in classroom assessment skills.

Key Training Information

• Training Title: Item Writing for Teachers and Teacher Educators
• Location: Online (Kenya)
• Duration: 1 week
• Eligibility: Qualified teachers and teacher educators
• Minimum Experience: 3 years teaching in relevant subjects/learning areas

About Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

KNEC is the statutory body overseeing national examination standards and competency-based assessment across Kenya. Jobs at Kenya National Examinations Council allow educators to engage in professional development programs, classroom assessment initiatives, and online teacher training 2026 programs aligned with national curriculum objectives.

KNEC careers provide opportunities for teachers and teacher educators to contribute to quality assessment and uphold national examination standards. Participants gain exposure to item writing skills for primary, secondary, and teacher training college levels, enhancing classroom and national evaluation capabilities.

Training Overview

This Item Writing training equips participants with the expertise to create high-quality test items aligned to Competency-Based Assessment standards. Teachers will develop skills in curriculum-aligned assessment, including multiple-choice, structured, and performance-based items suitable for basic and teacher education levels.

Successful participants will receive a KNEC certified professional credential and may be engaged in future KNEC projects as contracted professionals. The program strengthens classroom assessment skills and prepares educators for national and online teacher training opportunities.

Key Training Content

• Introduction to Competency-Based Assessment principles and standards in Kenya.
• Techniques for writing clear, valid, and reliable assessment items.
• Aligning assessment items with curriculum objectives for primary and secondary schools.
• Developing multiple-choice, structured, and performance-based questions for teacher training colleges.
• Item review, analysis, and validation for classroom and national assessment standards.
• Practical exercises in creating test items for foundation, intermediate, and vocational stages.
• Ensuring fairness, reliability, and integrity in all classroom and national assessment items.

Minimum Requirements

• Unquestionable integrity and an irreproachable professional record.
• Qualified professional, expert, or subject specialist in the relevant subject/learning area.
• Currently teaching the subject/learning area in primary, junior, senior, or teacher training college levels (DTE, DSTE, DSNE).
• Relevant academic and professional qualifications in the subject/learning area.
• Familiarity with curriculum designs for applied subjects or learning areas.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.
• Duly registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Formal recommendation by the head of the institution.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in national or classroom assessment item writing.
• Proficiency in online teacher training platforms and digital assessment tools.
• Strong knowledge of KNEC competency-based assessment standards.

Benefits of Participating

• KNEC certified professional credential upon successful completion.
• Opportunity to contribute to national examination and assessment standards.
• Professional development in classroom assessment skills and item writing.
• Networking with fellow teachers and teacher educators across Kenya.
• Eligibility for future KNEC contracted projects in assessment item development.

How to Apply for KNEC Item Writing Training

Teachers and teacher educators seeking online teacher training 2026 opportunities at KNEC should submit applications through markingapp.knec.ac.ke by 13th April 2026. Applications must include a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and formal recommendation from the head of the institution.

Further details are available at www.knec.ac.ke. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Educators previously trained by KNEC in item writing should not apply. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your classroom assessment skills and join KNEC-certified professional development programs.

Dr. David Njengere, MBS
Chief Executive Officer, KNEC