KICD begins distributing Grade 11 textbooks ahead of 2027 Senior School transition
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 6 – Schools have started receiving Grade 11 textbooks and literary works as the government prepares for the first cohort of learners under the Competency-Based Education system…
KICD commences distribution of Grade 11 textbooks ahead of 2027 Senior School transition. The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has begun dispatching approved learning materials to regular and Special Needs Education schools since October 6, 2023. The distribution will continue until October 23, after which it will pause during national examinations before resuming in January 2024 and concluding by December 23, 2023.
The expedited distribution aims to provide schools ample time to receive, organize, and prepare the materials before the start of the new academic year. KICD has instructed school authorities to ensure personnel are available to receive the consignments. Moreover, the institute has cautioned against the use of unapproved textbooks and learning materials, warning that such practices could lead to legal sanctions in violation of Section 27 of the KICD Act, 2013.
The official list of approved Grade 11 textbooks and literary texts can be found in the Orange Book on the KICD website, alongside curriculum designs and additional resources. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba emphasized the availability of approved learning resources to strengthen the implementation of the Competency-Based Education system and support learners as they progress to the higher levels of Senior School.
Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa highlighted the importance of the approved resources in translating curriculum designs into practical classroom activities, urging teachers to combine these resources with curriculum designs and other suitable learning materials to foster learner-centered, inquiry-based, and competency-oriented learning.
The State Department for Basic Education, in collaboration with KICD and other education agencies, will monitor the implementation of the curriculum and address challenges that may arise as learners advance through Senior School. KICD CEO Charles Ong'ondo explained that the approved books underwent a rigorous assessment process covering curriculum alignment, content accuracy, teaching approaches, inclusivity, language, and presentation.
The evaluation involved a team of curriculum specialists, teachers, quality assurance officers, subject experts, and professionals from various sectors. KICD Council Chairman Simon Gicharu stated that the Council and its academic and subject panels have provided professional and governance oversight throughout the development and approval process.
He reiterated that schools should procure and use only the Grade 11 materials listed in the institute's approved list.
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