Parents and teachers have been asked to insist on approved textbooks when they visit a bookshop or are approached by booksellers. This will assist in upholding standards in curriculum delivery. According to KICD, Curriculum support materials that have not been vetted will compromise the quality of teaching and learning. “Be careful especially with...
moreTeachers have been asked to support implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum saying the ongoing curriculum reforms are timely and would improve the quality of education. Addressing more than 7,000 primary head teachers in Mombasa, Kenya Primary School Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA) national chairman Nicholas Gathemia said CBC could transform the education sector as is...
moreThe roll-out of grade four in the next two months is on course amidst optimism that the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) will improve the quality of education. Distribution of grade four CBC aligned government procured textbooks to more than 22,000 public primary schools across the country commenced last month and expected to be finalized by...
moreThe government is ready for the roll out of the new curriculum in Grade 4 next year. Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha assured the public that all is well as Grade Four curriculum designs have been shared to schools. The designs are also available at the KICD bookshop. “I want all teaching and learning...
morePrincipals of teacher training colleges (TTCs) want values as captured in the ongoing education reforms integrated in all learning areas. The move will challenge graduates from institutions that offer education courses to impart the right values as envisaged by the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). The principals and deans of curriculum shared their views during a...
moreThe curriculum developer has appealed to teachers and parents to ensure that books learners use meet quality standards. This follows concerns that some books circulating in the market are not approved for teaching and learning. Parents must also confirm that the complementary textbooks they buy for their children are age appropriate. “Textbooks are important in...
moreCurriculum designs for Grade 4 are being adapted to the needs of learners with special needs, ahead of roll out of the new curriculum in two months’ time. The designs referred to as syllabus under the 8-4-4 system of education will guide teachers and publishers when preparing lessons and textbooks for the Competence Based...
moreBy Peris Njoroge The new curriculum that is currently being piloted nationally from pre-primary 1 and 2 and grade 1 and 2, underscores the importance of hand washing and introducing the habits early in the curriculum. Hand washing is comprehensively covered under ‘Hygiene and nutrition’ and ‘Environmental’ learning activity areas in the Competence Based Curriculum...
moreThe curriculum developer has appealed to Head teachers, School Principals and Teachers to critically analyze books they recommend for learners. Some books are way beyond the learners’ scope and thus a burden to learners in some classes, according to the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). “Books especially the general readers’ books must be carefully chosen. They are...
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