Unprepared teachers
“As a union we are not opposed to it. But the truth of the matter is that teachers are not prepared for it. Why not allow us to discuss the new curriculum? Why is it being imposed on us?” he asked.
Earlier, before the deliberations got underway, Standard Group CEO Orlando Lyomu said basic education was an important subject for discussion.
“My belief is that this session will help us get more clarity on the role of basic education in the achievement of Vision 2030,” said Mr Lyomu, in remarks read by Joe Munene, the Group’s managing director, Broadcast Division.
This fourth edition in the Standard Group’s Transform Kenya campaign focused on issues facing the education sector and took into account input by stakeholders on the changes necessary for improvement.
Several other challenges were discussed at the forum. They included the high rate of teenage pregnancies and the attainment of equity in basic education. The highly interactive forum was beamed live on KTN news.
The first Transform Kenya forum was held on June 5, last year, in Kwale County, with the discussion focusing on environment. The second edition was held on September 6, last year, at Strathmore, Nairobi. The third edition took place on October 25, last year at the same venue.
