CBC is not expensive: KICD responds to issues of parents purchasing a heap of textbooks
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has defended itself from allegations that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is expensive, as the state procures books for learning in public institutions.
KICD was responding to allegations that parents are being asked to purchase a lot of textbooks and other learning materials for the new CBC curriculum.
KICD Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Professor Charles Ong’ondo said that the curriculum does not prescribe a long list of learning materials to support curriculum delivery in schools.
He added that teachers are expected to pick the most appropriate course books from the approved ones. The CEO said given the current economic situation, it is unfair for school heads to charge that parents purchase all the books that publishers bring forward.
“CBC has nothing to do with learners being asked to come to school with a heap of textbooks. All that is needed is approved course books to facilitate learning.” Said Prof. Ong’ondo.
He added that schools could buy a few books as reference materials by teachers and not necessarily as books that pupils must have in class.
CBC has nothing to do with learners being asked to come to school with a heap of textbooks. All that is needed is approved course books to facilitate learning~Prof. Ong’ondo, KICD Director/CEO pic.twitter.com/7KGD7Eg3vB
— KICD (@KICDKenya) August 7, 2021
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