In as much as it is claimed that teachers underwent training in CBC, things seem different on the ground.
The much touted 21st Century skills (competencies) – collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and digital skills – are easier said than done.
The transition from 8-4-4 system of education to the 2-6-6-3 competency-based curriculum may be the greatest test in Kenya’s history of education. An education system means so much for a country. Unfortunately, we seem to gloss over matters that require candid engagement.
Two things count: Human and material resources. Without a doubt, human resource comes first. Instructors at all levels – from pre-primary to university – require thorough induction. Recently, Ministry of Education Chief Administrative Secretary Mumina Bonaya wrote in this paper an article titled ‘To meet CBC needs, reform of university study necessary’, which reminded universities to reform their modes of study since they will receive learners with unique academic characteristics.
