By Sekaggya Seka Moses
Kampala, Uganda – A recent study by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has raised concerns about the readiness of teachers to implement the new lower secondary curriculum.
With only six weeks left before the first exams under the new curriculum, the study found that most teachers are still using outdated assessment methods and questions that do not align with the new competency-based curriculum.
The study revealed that 59% of teachers asked lower-order thinking questions, while only 41% posed higher-order thinking questions.
Additionally, 69% of teachers relied on traditional paper-and-pencil assessment methods, which encourage memorization rather than critical thinking.
UNEB Chairperson, Prof. Celestine Obua, expressed concern but hope for remedial action before the exams in October.
“We will conduct remedial training for teachers on how to assess their students using the materials we provided,” he said.
Dr. Tonny Muzaale, Director of Research, noted that training for teachers has already begun, covering most regions, with only the Central region remaining.
“We identified gaps in the assessment process and will rectify them,” he said.
Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us or an advert.
Email: amawulirenews24@gmail.com . Watsup or call 0786288379
