CBC System versus 8-4-4 System of Education
What is the CBC Education System in Kenya ? CBC stands for Competence-Based- Curriculum System and in Kenya it has replaced the old 8-4-4 system of Education. CBC system of education was introduced in 2017 to replace the former 8-4-4 education system which had been running since 1984. CBC education system encompasses a more holistic approach to development of a child`s education emphasising on competency and practical skills for use later in life.Rather than training them to pass national examinations as had been the case with the previous system. Why The Need To Change The Education System ? The 8-4-4 system of education was a more traditional approach to education focusing on well tried and tested standardized testing procedures.Strong emphasis was placed on traditional academic subjects such as mathematics , English and Science.The emphasis as stated earlier was on passing national examinations and getting good grades for the onward journey to University. At ...