As teachers across the globe come together to celebrate world teachers’ day, a section of stakeholders in Kenya have faulted the task force that was appointed by President William Ruto to look into the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
They say the 49-member team should have included more classroom teachers.
The theme of this year’s world teacher’s day was the transformation of education begins with teachers.
According to Musakali Juma, a lecturer at Moi University, teachers were not fully involved in the creation and implementation of the CBC.
“Most teachers that I have spoken to say they hardly understand the curriculum and are only following what the ministry wants them to do. They should have been properly trained on what they are expected to do and provided with adequate information concerning the curriculum,” he says.
Appreciate teachers
He terms the curriculum as practical-oriented but demanding.
Further, the Moi University lecturer also feels that as teachers are celebrated, they should be appreciated more.
“Teachers need appreciation in terms of the pay they get and the environment in which they are working,” says Musakali.
He uses the day to reflect on his profession and the impact he has put on the lives of his students. This he does by looking at where most of his students are career-wise and in life.
World Teachers’ Day is commemorated across the world on the 5th of October every year. The event was first established in 1994 by UNESCO. The main aim of this day is to celebrate, honour and thank teachers for their contribution to the lives of students.
