The call comes
amid reports that some schools were taking too long to transition from the
CALAs into the new policy thereby putting a lot of pressure on both learners
and parents ahead of the September to November examinations.
In an interview
with Sunday News last week, the Ministry’s Communication and Advocacy Director,
Mr Taungana Ndoro stressed the importance of timeously informing parents and
pupils about the new policy which took effect at the beginning of the year. Mr
Ndoro explained that the adopted policy aims to streamline the assessment
process and alleviate the burden on both learners and teachers.
“The
school-based projects are intended to be more practical, relevant, and aligned
with the competencies we want our learners to develop. They provide a holistic
approach to assessment, allowing students to apply their knowledge in
real-world contexts,” he stated.
He further
clarified that the implementation of this transition will occur in phases to
facilitate a smooth adjustment.
For the
upcoming this year’s examinations, schools will be required to incorporate the
new school-based projects as part of their assessment criteria.
However, for
the June examinations, CALAs will be utilised for the last time before being
completely phased out.
“This is a
transitional period designed to allow schools to adapt to the new system. We
recognise that change can be challenging, but we are confident that this shift
will bring long-term benefits to our education system,” remarked Mr Ndoro.
Sunday News
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