The new Competency Based Curriculum is still in its pilot phase; yet opinions are still divided over the need to phase out 8-4-4. Some say that the problem is not the system, but the content. But what else is a system if not the content? Others may cite the number of professionals it has produced who have gone on to establish successful careers. But what percentage of the learners do this professionals account for? 8-4-4 has these fundamental flaws that should see all of us eager to bid it farewell:
5 TIPS TO GET YOUR CHILDREN FROM TV TO BOOKS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The December holidays are here people; or do we say the November/December holidays? Didn’t the year just commence the other day? Oh fine, here we are, with our children having up to 9 weeks break from school. 9 WEEKS! Are you already thinking of shipping them off upcountry? I hope not.
The CBC curriculum is finally here; what is your role as a Parent?
The CBC curriculum is finally here; what is your role as a Parent?
What comes to mind when you hear of math? Complex terminologies and calculations perhaps? Algebra, integers, differentiation, vectors, even BODMAS? I am sure they evoke memories of sleepless nights back in school, and several remedial classes for some of us. Here’s an invitation to do some math; a different kind of math, fortunately. The parenting math! Read more…