QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE NEW CBC GRADE 4 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION GUIDELINES

POINTS TO NOTE ABOUT CBC GRADE 4 GUIDELINES BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

1. English will continue being the language of instruction for all learning areas save for Kiswahili, foreign and indigenous languages.
2. Not all public primary schools will be selected by the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission to offer foreign and indigenous languages.
3. Home Science and Agriculture will be allocated 1 theory lesson and a double lesson for practical activities.
4. Science and Technology will be allocated two single lessons and a double lesson for practical activities.
5. Physical and Health Education will be timetabled daily for every grade. Besides, it should be activity-based.
6. Pastoral Programmes of Instruction, PPI should be conducted by a reputable and responsible member of a recognized religious faith within the school community. The religious faith must be legally registered in Kenya.
7. Co-curricular Activities are compulsory and should be implemented as recommended for all the learners undergoing formal training.
8. Schools are expected to ensure that all learners participate in community service activities based on the curriculum designs offered.
9. Schools should create opportunities for parental involvement and sharing of ideas regarding CBC implementation.
10. Schools should incorporate core values in learning the learning process across all the learning areas in Upper primary.
11. The last two lessons every Friday (5 %) of teaching time should be time tabled for Teacher Professional Development Activities, TPAD. Learners on the other hand, should be allowed to interact with digital devices, library work, TV and radio programmes aired live by the KICD.