The Star has established that implementation of Foreign Languages, ICT, Creative Arts and Home Science is lagging at best. In the 8-4-4 education system, the learners only tackled six subjects; In contrast, the Competency-Based Curriculum learners take 11 subjects once they enter Grade 4. The aim of the extra subjects is to give learners an extra edge so even those who don't pursue further formal education will still have skills. They include Mathematics, Science and Technology, Kiswahili, Foreign Languages, ICT, Creative arts and Home Science. This focus, some teachers argue, could have a detrimental effect that would see these core subjects getting more prominence compared to the extra subjects touted in the new curriculum.

Source: The Star November 24, 2020 20:03 UTC