Govt speaks on CALA, new curriculum will center on the impartion towards development of innovation skills to the students
Jewel Media pushes the boundless youth empowerment crusade energy, enthusiasim of young people's in line with the Second Republic's vision ope thwt that ypubg
Harare- GOVERNMENT has conceded that it erred in the introduction of contentious Continuous Assessment Learning Activity (CALA) which the minister of primary and secondary education, Torerai Moyo said was haphazard and failed to provide skills needed in the modern world, in at symposium held Thursday.
Government this year scrapped CALA after an uproar from education stakeholders who castigated it, replacing it with the heritage based – curriculum.
Speaking at the inaugural edition of national children’s awards – an event organised by Jewel Multi-Media – held in Harare Thursday, Moyo said in hindsight CALA was poorly planned and executed resultinging its futility.
In an interview with credible source said:
“As a ministry we are going to train our teachers from head office to accept the new curriculum.
Moyo further added that his ministry will roll out a matrix on the implementation of the heritage based curriculum.
“What we are going to do is to give an implementation matrix in the following weeks on how best we are going to roll out the new curriculum,” he said.
Moyo noted that the new curriculum will center on the impartion and development of innovation skills to the students.
At the awards ceremony that honoured children who excelled in different fields, students from various schools displayed their respective innovations.
The event was also a double celebration of students
and the the launch of children oriented magazine.
Jewel Multimedia Chief Executive Officer Chiratidzo Malanganisa said the awards celebrate boundless hope that is carried by the young people.
Chiratidzo and her ensemble have ensured the uplifment of youths accross the spectre besides no colour or creed , and this noble initiative is just one of the several in their empowerment crusade.
“As we stand here today, surrounded by the boundless energy and enthusiasm of our future leaders, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of this moment. This ceremony isn’t just about recognizing accomplishments; it’s about nurturing dreams, fostering a sense of pride and confidence, and inspiring each one of our children to reach for the stars.
“As we stand here today, surrounded by the boundless energy and enthusiasm of our future leaders, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of this moment. This ceremony isn’t just about recognizing accomplishments; it’s about nurturing dreams, fostering a sense of pride and confidence, and inspiring each one of our children to reach for the stars,” said Malinganisa.
Source New Zim.com/additional reporting Express Mail Zim
