The CBC is transformed into the CBE by the Ministry of Education.

The CBC is transformed into the CBE by the Ministry of Education.

To make education more practical, affordable, and accessible to students, the Ministry of Education has formally transitioned from the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to Competency-Based Education (CBE) in order to streamline learning pathways.

Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok presided over the change while speaking at the National Conversation Forum on Education on Thursday, April 24, stating that it was a review of certain elements of the CBC.

“Curriculum is dynamic, and we have the chance to go over some of its aspects. The PS continued, “I’m glad to say that today is also the day when we formally launch the new brand from CBC to CBE.”

While reiterating the government’s commitment to the successful implementation of the CBE transition, the Ministry has urged parents and other important stakeholders to support it and is now engaging them in discussions about the shift.

Parents and students can anticipate a shift in how learners are prepared with the values, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed in the economy of the twenty-first century.

“The future of our children’s education is entirely our responsibility.” I urge all parties to participate in similar discussions, offer truthful input, and aid in the development of educational policies that are in the best interests of all students,” the PS stressed.

One of the most significant changes students will notice is that mathematics, which was formerly an optional subject, has been made easier. The Ministry, though, has made it mandatory once again, but with changes.

Though mathematics will continue to be required in senior school, students who select the STEM pathway will study pure mathematics, while students who choose the other two pathways will learn a simpler version of the subject.

CBE will concentrate on students’ talents, interests, and practical abilities in order to prepare them for the workforce and entrepreneurship.

The program will also concentrate on schools and educators, with teachers receiving more training to make sure they are prepared to provide competency-based education.

To ensure that students have everything they need for CBE, school facilities will be upgraded, especially in the areas of technical, artistic, and athletic instruction.

Schools will also be categorized differently, with institutions categorized as either “triple pathway” or “double pathway” depending on how well they can provide CBC career pathways.

Triple pathway schools offer all three career routes: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); the arts and sports science; and the social sciences. Double pathway schools typically only offer two of the three pathways, such as STEM and Social Sciences or STEM and Arts and Sports Science.

The Ministry is still interacting with stakeholders to make sure the curriculum is optimized for improved education for Kenyans, even though the topic of CBE is not new.