UNEB Executive Secretary Dan Odongo warned education leaders against complacency, citing cases of malpractice.
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has held discussions with education stakeholders across the country to address challenges in the implementation of the new Competence-Based Curriculum. This follows concerns over exam malpractice and the need for better teacher preparedness.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Kedress Turyagenda, emphasised the importance of collaboration. He urged district education officers, CAOs, DEOs, and school administrators to utilise all available resources, including government-provided radio lessons, to ensure the curriculum is effectively delivered.
Last 4 years, the Ministry introduced the new curriculum to ease exam pressure on Senior Four students. However, irregularities emerged, with some schools accused of inflating grades, raising concerns about the credibility of the assessment system.
UNEB Executive Secretary Dan Odongo warned education leaders against complacency, citing cases of malpractice. He stressed the need for integrity in examinations to maintain standards.
Dr. Turyagenda also called for increased monitoring of schools to assess their teaching methods. He encouraged hiring retired but skilled teachers to address staffing shortages, especially in arts subjects.
Additionally, school administrators were advised to find ways to support students who miss lessons due to teacher absenteeism.
UNEB leadership assured the public of further engagements with all education stakeholders to refine the curriculum implementation process.
The government remains committed to improving education quality, urging all stakeholders to play their part.
