CBC (Competency Based Curriculum)
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Overview
C.B.C is the new education framework that commenced in January 2019 to replace the old 8-4-4 system of education which commenced in 1985.
At the moment, C.B.C has covered from Pre-Primary 1 to Grade 5 and will fully be implemented in all grades by 2028.
Duration of C.B.C.
What You Need To Know
Difference between 8.4.4 and C.B.C.
| 8.4.4 | C.B.C. |
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Focuses on teaching. |
Focuses on practical learning. |
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Focuses on memorisation of content. |
Focuses on application of knowledge acquired. |
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Focuses on academic achievement. |
Focuses not only on academic achievement but also on skills development and nurturing values. |
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Focuses on examination and results. |
Focuses on what the learner is expected to achieve and provision of feedback on learners progress. |
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Focuses on competition. |
Focuses on collaboration. |
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Not all learners transited to the next level. |
Facilitates smooth transition for all learners. |
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Less emphasis on talent and career progression. |
More emphasis on talent identification and career development. |
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Less parental engagement in learning. |
More parental empowerment and engagement. |
What You Need To Know
Parental involvement in C.B.C.
As parents, the following are general roles to support the learning of your child in C.B.C.:
- Provide basic necessities.
- Protect your child from physical and emotional harm.
- Instill and nurture morals and values.
- Teach and guide children to make the right choices and make them aware of consequences.
- Teach and model proper use of resources.
- Instill a sense of responsibility by ensuring children participate in age appropriate chores.
- Help in enhancing learning achievements in your child as guided by the teacher.
- Engage with the teacher to enrich your child’s learning experiences.
- Provide tender, loving care to boost your child’s emotional safety and a sense of belonging.
- Monitor your child’s growth and development and also identify any signs of disability for early intervention.
- Identify your child’s natural talents and abilities, and work with the teachers to nurture them.
- Discuss observed character, behavior and indiscipline issues regarding your child with teachers and take necessary action.
- Engage in peaceful and prompt resolution of conflicts that may arise.
- Get involved in planning, development and decision making process of school activities.
- Take part in school activities such as academic clinics, talent shows, sports events, etc.
What You Need To Know
Learning C.B.C. style
P.P.1 and P.P.2 Subjects
Subjects covered in Pre primary 1 and Pre Primary 2 (P.P.1 & P.P.2)
Learners will mostly learn from activities other than theory.
They will also be engaged in digital literacy and they cover the content in the following subjects.
- Environmental Activities
- Language Activities
- Psychomotor and Creative Activities
- Mathematical Activities
- Religious Education Activities
C.B.C. Grade 1, 2 and 3 Subjects
After two years in pre-primary, learners will join lower primary. This will include grade 1, grade 2, and grade3. The minimum age to join grade one is 6 years.
Subjects will be as follows:
- Mathematical Activities
- Literacy
- English Language Activities
- Hygiene and Nutrition Activities
- ICT will be integrated at all levels and in all subjects. Emerging and contemporary issues will also be integrated
- Religious Education Activities
- Environmental Activities
- Movement and Creative Activities
C.B.C. Grade 4, 5 and 6 Subjects
Three years after Lower Primary learners will join upper primary as part of middle school. This will include grade 4, grade 5, and grade 6. At this level, learners will have a broad curriculum and they will be given an opportunity for experimentation & exploration.
In addition to the integration of ICT in the subjects, learners will also have a pastoral program which will be conducted once per week.
- English
- Mathematics
- Agriculture
- Social Studies
- Kiswahili
- Home Science
- Science and Technology
- Physical and Health Education
- Religious Education (IRE/CRE/HRE)
- Creative Arts
- Optional subject-Foreign Languages (TBA)
What You Need To Know
C.B.C. Grade 7, 8 and 9 subjects
Grade 7, 8, and 9 will be under the Junior Secondary School. Junior Secondary will expose the learners to a wide-based curriculum to allow them to discover their own capabilities, character, and potential
Learners will choose subjects as per their interests and career paths as they join senior secondary. At this level, learners will also be involved in career guidance to enable them to make informed career decisions as they prepare to join Senior Secondary.
Core Subjects
- Mathematics
- English
- Kiswahili Pre-Technical and Pre-Career Education
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
- Agriculture
- Religious Education – learners choose one of the following: i) Christian Religious Education, ii) Islamic Religious Education.iii) Hindu Religious Education.
- Health Education
- Life Skills Education
- Sports and Physical Education
- Business Studies
Optional Subjects
- Visual Arts
- Home Science
- Performing Arts
- Computer Science
- Foreign Languages: (French, German, Arabic, Mandarin)
- Indigenous Languages
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C.B.C. Grade 10,11 and 12 subjects
This level will include grade 10, grade 11, and grade 12. Students in these grades will mostly be between 15 to 17 years. It will give training that will lay the foundation for further education at the higher level. The senior secondary will mark the close of Basic Education. At the end of this level, learners are expected to be “empowered and principled citizens” who are prepared to contribute to the socio-economic growth of the nation.
As they enter senior secondary learners will have had the chance at lower secondary to explore their abilities and hence will be ready to specialize in their own career path. This means that they will choose studies in Social science, Art and Sports science or Science, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Since senior schools are expected to make informed choices in respect to their career, the schools will therefore offer training based on the vital infrastructure that would safeguard the growth of the capabilities identified in that career pathway.
- Arts and Sports Science
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Social Sciences
What You Need To Know
Education for learners with special needs
C.B.C is an all inclusive curriculum and where no learners will be left behind including those with Special Needs and those who exceed expectations such as the Gifted and Talented. C.B.C will be able to incorporate learners with special needs such as:
- Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties
- Visual Impairment
- Autism
- Physical Handicap
- Hearing Impairment
- Learning Disabilities
- Mild Cerebral Palsy
- Communication Disorders
- Gifted and Talented
