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The 2023 Competence-Based Education Curriculum in Zambia: What does it mean to a Civic Education Teacher?

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  • Oliver Magasu

    (Lecturer of Civic Education, Kwame Nkrumah University, P.O. Box 80404, Kabwe, Zambia.)

  • Exsaviour Sakala

    (Lecturer of Civic Education, Kwame Nkrumah University, P.O. Box 80404, Kabwe, Zambia.)

  • Chikwanda Trinity

    (Lecturer of Educational Administration, Kwame Nkrumah University, P.O box 80404, Kabwe , Zambia)

Abstract

The 2023 Competence-Based Education Curriculum Framework in Zambia was thoroughly assessed in this study. It represents a significant departure from traditional teaching methods to a more learner-centered, experiential, and skill-based approach. The framework aims to cultivate critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and active community participation as key civic education competencies. By examining the curriculum’s structure, implementation strategies, and stakeholder perspectives, the study highlighted various challenges, including inadequate teacher training, limited resources, and ineffective assessment methods. The study puts forward recommendations to address these issues to maximise the curriculum’s potential to produce well-informed and actively involved citizens capable of contributing to Zambia’s democratic and developmental objectives.

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  • Oliver Magasu & Exsaviour Sakala & Chikwanda Trinity, 2025. "The 2023 Competence-Based Education Curriculum in Zambia: What does it mean to a Civic Education Teacher?," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 87-92, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:87-92
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