Foundational Learning
Engagement of parents in their children’s education is a key driver of children’s academic success, particularly in foundational learning. However,…
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) is important for education systems seeking to improve early and future learning outcomes for students.…
The integration of critical thinking and ethical reasoning in Kenya’s Junior Secondary School (JSS) curricula under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)…
As Kenya rolls out the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), there is growing recognition that the foundation of quality learning begins with…
IntroductionThe Learning Journey with Schools (LJS) initiative, under the Action for Life Skills and Values in East Africa (ALIVE) project,…
Technology functions as an ecosystem, and any digital skills program for teachers must account for both teachers’ existing digital competencies…
Around 250 million children globally are unable to acquire basic skills despite increasing enrolment in primary school. Understanding the knowledge…
This paper examines the critical role of data-driven advocacy in strengthening foundational learning within Kenya’s education system, a cornerstone for…
This research abstract summarizes key findings from multiple randomized controlled trials and exploratory studies on early childhood development interventions across…
Foundational learning skills are transferable skills, which lay the foundation of learning in later years, builds self-efficacy and enhances participation…
Reforming teacher preparation is essential to reimagining education in Kenya, especially in advancing foundational learning under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)…
Teacher Education Policy
Kenya transitioned from the 8-4-4 education system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in 2017, focusing on equipping learners with practical…
In Kenya, teaching practice is a critical component of pre-service teacher education. However, while the Teachers Service Commission has established…
Northern Kenya’s education landscape, marked by historical marginalization and recurring conflict, calls for a critical rethinking of teacher education policy.…
Background Reading is foundational to academic success and lifelong opportunities. In Kenya, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted years of progress in…
This study investigates the implementation of teacher education policy concerning the utilization of digital multimodal tools, for language learning in…
In recent years, many Sub-Saharan African countries have adopted competency-based education reforms to enhance the relevance and quality of schooling…
Institutional Leadership
Kenya’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on inclusive and equitable quality education, has placed teacher…
There is limited understanding of how the institutional and contextual aspects of education systems influence the leadership and impact of…
In the wake of Kenya’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which emphasizesinclusive and equitable quality education and…
The study explored how principals in Kenya responded to educational needs of their students, staff and the school’s external community…
Small early years schools across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, often led by teachers promoted without formal leadership training, face critical…
Teacher Education and Curriculum Approaches
The study examines the role of teacher education in the implementation of mother tongue instruction and its subsequent impact on…
All aspects of a Curriculum, the means through which a country’s societal interests are addressed, always remain matters of public…
This abstract presents findings from a rapid evidence review on how teacher professional development (TPD) affects student learning outcomes in…
Transforming Chemistry Education Through Inquiry-Based Learning: Strengthening Student Self-Efficacy
Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is a transformative pedagogical approach that promotes scientific inquiry, problem-solving and autonomous learning. This study, situated within…
This study addresses the integration of metacognitive strategies within the teacher education curriculum, an area often isolated from basic education…
Kenya’s reimagined education landscape, as guided by the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), underscores the need for teacher education programs that develop…