By Andrew Walyaula
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The Ministry of Education through Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has responded on the grievances raised by parents about laborious assignments given to students saying that the homework and assignments are not supposed to be done by parents.
Charles Ong’ondo, KICD CEO said that parents should only facilitate the young ones to work on the assignments independently.
“CBC does not make parents do homework. They are only required to guide the learners. If a learner has been given an assignment and you the parent decide to do the work, then you are not helping him or her develop and acquire these competencies,” Ong’ondo said.
He added that in the CBC guidelines, parents play part by enhancing their children’s achievement through the guidance of the teacher.
He noted that through homework and other assignments, teachers are able to help students in focusing on seven core competencies for basic education.
“School assignments are meant to ensure young ones have communication and collaboration skills and are critical thinkers, problem solvers who can grow their imagination and creativity,” he added.
Ong’ondo reiterated that the intended purpose of the CBC is achieved through the assignments and engagement of learner.
KICD CEO said this amid complaints from the parents on how the new curriculum is expensive and demands a lot of materials to be bought.
Opposed to the 8-4-4 system, CBC is not centered knowledge-based, rather practical learning, nurturing values, and developing skills, according to KICD CEO.
However, KICD announced the review of the curriculum following the criticism.
Nelson Havi, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President filed a case on Thursday 15, September seeking to stop the implementation of the new curriculum.
