A Philosophical Analysis of the Objectives of Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya: a Critical Approach
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Date
2021Author
Ndungu, Margaret N
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ThesisLanguage
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This research project is an attempt to examine the objectives of the Competency-Based
Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya. The Competency-Based Curriculum is concerned with
developing knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare the learners for future employment.
The learners choose what they want to learn depending on their career choice. This study,
therefore, examined how the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies are imparted in
learners. It critically analysed three Competency-Based Curriculum objectives which are:
development of skills, promotion of knowledge and application of competencies. This study
also analysed the importance of philosophy in enhancing the achievement of the
Competency-Based Curriculum. The results showed that the achievement of those
Competency-Based Curriculum objectives is uncertain due to various limitations. Some of
the most paramount aspects of curriculum reform and development have been ignored in the
establishment of the Competency-Based Curriculum. The research methods used were the
Analytical method and Critical method. These methods assisted in critically analysing the
Competency-Based Curriculum objectives and suggested the possible ways to ensure their
achievement. The findings revealed that the Competency-Based Curriculum is the ideal
education system that Kenyans need to solve real-life problems but there is a necessity to
deal with the challenges which prohibit the achievement of the Competency-Based
Curriculum objectives. Finally, the study came up with several recommendations. It
suggested that the government of Kenya needs to train adequate teachers and involve them
in curriculum reform. The educators must be consulted in curriculum development so as to
plan for the most appropriate curriculum objectives, teaching and learning techniques, and
appropriate resources, so that the purpose of the curriculum can be accomplished.
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University of Nairobi
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