The proposed curriculum for A-level students in Uganda is undergoing significant changes. The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has conducted a thorough needs assessment study to identify gaps in the current curriculum ¹. The new curriculum aims to bridge these gaps, optimizing the learning experience and achieving Uganda's educational goals
Key Changes:
- _Transition to Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)_: The new curriculum will focus on practical skills, values, and attitudes, rather than just theoretical knowledge
- _Learner-Centered Teaching Approaches_: Teaching methods will shift to accommodate individual learning styles and needs
- _Integration of ICT_: Information and Communication Technology will be incorporated into all subjects to enhance learning
- _School-Based Assessments_: These assessments will account for 20% of the final grade, promoting continuous evaluation
- _Vocational Subjects_: New vocational subjects will be introduced, such as Entrepreneurship, Art and Design, and Technology and Design ³.
- _Contemporary Studies_: This subject will cover essential topics like financial literacy, climate change, and sustainable development ³.
Flexible Duration_: The A-level program will now have a minimum duration of two years and a maximum of five years, allowing students to progress at their own pace ³
Proposed Subjects:
Humanities_: CRE, IRE, Geography, History & Political Education, Literature
Sciences_: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Vocational_: ICT, Art and Design, Technology and Design, Nutrition and Food Technology, Textile and Clothing Technology
Languages_: Local languages, Foreign languages, Kiswahili, Ugandan sign language
These changes aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the 21st century
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