Evaluation Of Teachers’ Implementation Of The Competency-Based Curriculum In Kenya

Kenya’s transition from a content-based education system to a Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) represents a significant educational reform aimed at equipping learners with essential 21st-century competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, digital literacy, and problem-solving. This report evaluates teachers’ understanding, preparedness, implementation experiences, achievements, and challenges in adopting CBC in Kenyan schools. The findings demonstrate that teacher preparedness plays a central role in determining the effectiveness of CBC implementation. While CBC has contributed to improved learner engagement, skill acquisition, and community participation, numerous challenges persist, including inadequate teacher training, insufficient resources, limited digital literacy among teachers, and inadequate parental awareness. Additionally, the lack of teacher involvement in curriculum planning has affected ownership and smooth implementation. This report recommends strengthening teacher training programs, improving infrastructure and resource allocation, enhancing parental involvement, and promoting collaboration among key stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of CBC in Kenya.