The integration of critical thinking and ethical reasoning in Kenya’s Junior Secondary School (JSS) curricula under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is fundamental to fostering reflective, responsible, and problem-solving learners. This study critically examines how CBC embeds these competencies, drawing from…
Engagement of parents in their children’s education is a key driver of children’s academic success, particularly in foundational learning. However, parents face challenges that limit their engagement. This paper reports on a study that investigated the efficacy of an intervention…
Technology functions as an ecosystem, and any digital skills program for teachers must account for both teachers’ existing digital competencies and the technology infrastructure available in their schools. This abstract references a study that explored how technology and digital literacy…
Foundational learning skills are transferable skills, which lay the foundation of learning in later years, builds self-efficacy and enhances participation in future career and economic development. Despite its importance in building sustainable futures, and the initiatives at global, regional and…
IntroductionThe Learning Journey with Schools (LJS) initiative, under the Action for Life Skills and Values in East Africa (ALIVE) project, aims to integrate life skills education into Kenya’s foundational learning landscape. This study profiles the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Learning Immersion conducted…
This research abstract summarizes key findings from multiple randomized controlled trials and exploratory studies on early childhood development interventions across sub-Saharan Africa, investigating cost-effective approaches to improving early literacy, cognitive development, and educational outcomes among young children in resource-constrained settings.…
Reforming teacher preparation is essential to reimagining education in Kenya, especially in advancing foundational learning under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and Special Needs Education (SNE). This paper examines how teacher education can empower trainees to apply cognitive conflict. This strategy…
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) is important for education systems seeking to improve early and future learning outcomes for students. While most FLN interventions focus on teacher practice, the role of school leaders is often underleveraged. In this paper, we…
As Kenya rolls out the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), there is growing recognition that the foundation of quality learning begins with how teachers are trained. This study set out to understand how ready Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) are to support digital…
This paper examines the critical role of data-driven advocacy in strengthening foundational learning within Kenya’s education system, a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development. Drawing upon evidence from key national assessments and interventions, including those conducted by PAL Network members such…
Around 250 million children globally are unable to acquire basic skills despite increasing enrolment in primary school. Understanding the knowledge and data ecosystems in foundational learning (FL) is crucial for evidence-based decision-making, which addresses the learning needs of all children.…