The Ministry of Education has been asked to continue strengthening Science technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pathway to equip learners with relevant skills to enable them fit in the job market.
Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMSTEA) National Trainer Richard Jackomanyo said that the training is vital for the Junior Secondary School students because it enables the learners in the system to get more exposure to practical skills as they are demanded by the curriculum.
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“There is need to put more resources aside to equip science laboratories with enough apartments that make learning attractive and interesting to the young curious learners.” he said
Sarah Atieno one of teachers, commended the new Competency based Curriculum because it is child centered and gives opportunity to pupils to enjoy learning actively as opposed to the old curriculum which mainly zeroed on passive approach.
She appealed to the organizers to continue offering it regularly to widen and strengthen the teachers’ and their pupils’ scope of learning.
By Enock Okong’o
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