Govt calls for curriculum support

Kudakwashe Chidziya Manicaland Correspondent
Government has called for a collective approach in sourcing resources needed to implement the new Ordinary and Advanced Level curriculum.

Speaking at the Mutare District Annual Merit Awards Manicaland Provincial Education director Mr Edward Shumba said the burden has to be shared collectively for faster implementation.

“The competence-based curriculum is more practical and involving. There should be a collective resources mobilisation. We expect involvement from various stakeholders and their support is needed.

“The curriculum has incorporated information communication technologies (ICT) hence the need for some schools which have no electricity to be electrified. There is also need for ICT accessories like computers.

“Apart from making it an entire education ministry’s responsibility, there is need for parents and stakeholders to support as well,” he said.

Mr Shumba urged heads, students and parents to prioritise agriculture as a subject.
“Zimbabwe is known for its agricultural activities and our curriculum has embraced agriculture as a key subject.
“I therefore urge schools to take this subject seriously, they can start piggery, poultry and horticulture projects. These projects are important as they are income generating schemes which will help raise funds for equipment purchase,” he said.