Assessing the Effectiveness of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) Implementation in Biology Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Kafue District
Authors-Likando Likando
Keyword-Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), Biology Education, Curriculum Implemen-tation, Secondary Schools, Kafue District, Teaching and Learning
This study assessed the effectiveness of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation in Biology education in selected secondary schools in Kafue District. The main objective of the study was to evaluate how effectively the CBC has been implemented in teach-ing and learning Biology, focusing on teacher preparedness, availability of teaching and learning materials, teaching methods, and challenges faced during implementation. A descriptive survey research design was used in this study. The target population included head teachers, Biology teachers, and pupils from selected secondary schools. A sample was selected using purposive and random sampling techniques. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and ob-servation checklists. The findings of the study revealed that while teachers had a general under-standing of the CBC, many faced challenges such as inadequate training, lack of teaching re-sources, large class sizes, and limited laboratory facilities. The study also found that although learner-centered teaching methods were encouraged under CBC, their application was incon-sistent due to these challenges. The study concluded that the implementation of CBC in Biology education in Kafue District is moderately effective but requires significant improvement to achieve its intended goals. The study recommended increased teacher training, improved provi-sion of teaching materials, and enhanced support from educational authorities to strengthen CBC implementation.
Doi-[https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21788430]