WHAT IS COMPETENCY BASE EDUCATION-CBE
Competency-Based Education (CBE) is a modern approach to teaching and learning that focuses on students mastering specific skills and knowledge—called competencies—rather than simply completing courses or spending a set amount of time in class. Here’s a breakdown of what it means and how it works:
🎯Characteristics Competency-Based Education?
i. Skill-Focused: Students must demonstrate they truly understand and can apply what they’ve learned.
ii. Mastery Over Time: Learners progress at their own pace, moving forward only when they’ve mastered a topic.
iii. Real-World Relevance: Emphasizes practical skills and knowledge that are useful in everyday life and work.
iv. Personalized Learning: Instruction is tailored to each student’s strengths, needs, and interests.
🧠 Key Features
i. Demonstrated Mastery: Students show what they know through projects, presentations, or assessments.
ii. Flexible Pacing: No one-size-fits-all timeline—students advance when ready.
iii. Continuous Feedback: Teachers guide learners with regular, constructive input.
iv. Growth Mindset: Encourages persistence and self-directed learning. CBE in Kenya
COMPENTENCY BASED EDUCATION IN KENYA
Kenya introduced CBE through the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in 2017. It aims to:
Unlock Potential: Help students discover and develop their talents.
Build Values: Promote patriotism, integrity, and responsibility.
Prepare Global Citizens: Equip learners to engage with global issues.
Support Equity: Ensure all students, including those with special needs, have fair opportunities.
🧩 Core Competencies
Kenya’s CBC emphasizes:
Communication
Critical thinking
Creativity
Problem-solving
Digital literacy
Citizenship