Competency-Based Learning Takes Centre Stage, Revised A-Level Curriculum Unveiled
Kampala, Uganda – The Ministry of Education has unveiled a revised Advanced Level curriculum to enhance secondary education quality and relevance.
The revamped program eliminates outdated, redundant, and duplicate topics covered at the lower secondary level.
According to the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), the key changes in the new curriculum will include a shift from an objective-based curriculum to a Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
It will also feature learner-centered teaching approaches, integration of ICT in all subjects, emphasis on practical skills, and introduction of school-based assessments accounting for 20% of the final grade.
New subjects introduced this year include Accounting, Physical Education (P.E), and Information Computer Technology (ICT).
Traditional termly examinations will be replaced by a single school-based summative assessment at the end of the year, focusing on continuous teacher evaluations.
The revised curriculum aims to provide students with a more focused and effective learning experience, preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.
