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Nokuthula Dube, Harare Bureau
THE Government will, starting next term, implement the school-based projects (SBPs) curriculum framework aimed at addressing educational needs for the future, following the scrapping of the continuous assessment learning activities (CALAs).
CALAs were discontinued after their implementation between 2021 and early this year.
In an interview with our Harare Bureau, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education’s communications and advocacy director, Mr Taungana Ndoro, said: “In 2025, a new curriculum framework, the Heritage-Based Curriculum, will be implemented for subsequent cohorts. This new framework addresses current educational needs and trends, ensuring that students are better prepared for future challenges.”
Mr Ndoro said the new curriculum will include updated teaching and assessment strategies.
These skills, he added, will help the learners to easily adapt in a digital world.
“The transition to this new curriculum may include updated teaching methodologies, assessment strategies and learning outcomes. It’s part of a broader effort to enhance educational quality and relevance.”
Mr Ndoro said the 2024 Grade Seven, Form Four and Form Six learners were the last group to follow the 2015-2022 curriculum framework.
“This means these students completed their education under the guidelines established in that framework, which has been in place for several years,” he said.
“The mention of school-based projects for continuous assessment is under the Heritage-Based Curriculum and indicates that, while CALAs has been phased out, students will still engage in practical projects that contribute to their overall assessment.
“SBPs are designed to evaluate students’ learning and skills in a more hands-on, practical manner, aligning with the educational goals of fostering critical thinking and creativity.”
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