After 32 years of the 8-4-4 curriculum, the new 2-6-3-3-3 curriculum rolled out early in January 2019. Its goal is to provide quality education and training policies for all. It aims to improve access, quality, relevance and equity in line with international, regional and national policies, as well as legal commitments, and move us closer towards our education for all goals. It also aims to ensure that all learners acquire competencies and qualifications capable of promoting national values, inspiring individual innovation and life-long learning; and that learners are not unnecessarily delayed at any level of education.

The curriculum hopes to fix the gaps left by 8-4-4 according to the team, and put more emphasis on practical and vocational education, nurturing of talents, inclusion of critical life skills and de-emphasize the focus on the cognitive domain. We’re joined by Angela Kabari, co-founder of the life skills program School Series, to discuss the curriculum and its implementation. Press play!

Resources

Curriculum Reform Policy

Basic Education Curriculum Framework

Curriculum Designs

SNE Competency Based Curriculum Support Materials

Basic Education Statistical Booklet

Curriculum Development Cycle

Addendum to the Orange Book on Competency Based Curriculum

Episode 45: Reforming Kenya’s Education System

Episode 74: Exam Cheating

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