Kagumo Teachers Training College is facing some challenges in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Speaking at a recent graduation at the institution, Board of Management (BoM) Chairperson Professor Beatrice Waroe admitted that the college was facing staff shortage in specialized areas like Aviation Technology, Power Mechanics and Mechatronics.
She said other challenges include inadequate learning facilities such as lecture halls and laboratories for the new technical learning areas, which are necessary for successful implementation of CBC.
Prof. Waroe also said the inadequacy of ICT infrastructure, including ICT laboratories, computers and projectors, lack of a modern learning centre equipped with multimedia accessories and inadequate reading materials were undermining their efforts in the speedy rollout of the new curriculum.
She stated however that the training institution had already ventured into CBC training, even as they produce teachers who are well adapted to the new development.
She revealed that the BoM has in the last three years made great strides in the development of the institution, some of which are the completion of a hostel, renovation of male hostels, kitchen and dining hall, and overhaul of the library by fixing ceramic tiles and painting it.
Others are the construction of three water towers and purchase of nine water storage tanks, upgrading the youth-friendly centre to a wellness centre, renovation of the college dispensary, procurement of an official vehicle for the Chief Principal, and construction of phase one and two of the college perimeter wall, which is 1.25 kilometres long.
It has also overseen the removal of asbestos and re-roofing of seven hostels and seven residential houses, gabbro-paving in men’s hostel pathways, and refurbishment of deputy principals’ administrative offices.
Currently, the BoM has initiated the construction of phase three of the college perimeter wall and tarmacking of 1.5 kilometres of internal college roads in liaison with the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KURA).
“The board appreciates the government support in terms of grants, which have enabled the college to make the great achievements,” she said.
On the stalled projects, she said the board is strategizing to revitalize them, saying the main challenge is getting funds.
She said the college was committed to a smooth transition from the 8-4-4 system of education to the CBC by ensuring that teachers acquire relevant pedagogy.
During the current academic year, the college admitted the first cohort of trainees on CBC curriculum.
By Asa Maina
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