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The document discusses the David Koech commission report of 1999, which aimed to reform Kenya's education system by evaluating the 8-4-4 system, promoting inclusivity, and proposing curriculum reforms. It also highlights Jean Jacques Rousseau's contributions to modern education, emphasizing child-centered and experiential learning. Additionally, it addresses the problems that led to the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya, including the need for skills development and limitations of the previous education system.

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The document discusses the David Koech commission report of 1999, which aimed to reform Kenya's education system by evaluating the 8-4-4 system, promoting inclusivity, and proposing curriculum reforms. It also highlights Jean Jacques Rousseau's contributions to modern education, emphasizing child-centered and experiential learning. Additionally, it addresses the problems that led to the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya, including the need for skills development and limitations of the previous education system.

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NAME;SAMORINE TEMKO MBISHEI

REG;EDA/486/24
COURSE CODE;EDUF 111
LECTURER;WANJALA JUSTUS

1. Discuss David koech commission report of 1999


The David Koech commission report played a significant role in the reviewing of the
8-4-4 system.The report was authored as a result of extensive consultations and
research aimed at reforming Kenya’s education system to align it with the country’s
socio-economic needs and the vision 2030 goals.The report had several objectives
including:

Evaluating the 8-4-4 system of education:The report was supposed to assess the
relevance of the 8-4-4 system.it was also to point its strength and weaknesses since
the time of its implementation in 1985.after this it was to give some
recommendations to curb the weaknesses of the education system.

Inclusivity and accessibility:The report had a task of addressing disparities in the


assess of educational facilities.This meant that people from diverse groups of the
country were supposed to get easy access to educational facilities.It was also to
focus on education quality across all regions and socio-economic groups.

Propose reforms:After researching thoroughly on the education system,the report


was to recommend some changes to ,make the education system more effective and
ensure it was in a position to meet the national developmental needs in
general.Some of these recommendations are:

Curriculum reform:The report suggested reducing the academic load in the 8-4-4
system by integrating more vocational and technical training.To also emphasize on
co-curricular activities and moral education to nuture students talents.

Restructuring of the education system:It proposed replacement of 8-4-4 with CBC


which aimed at providing learners with more flexibility in different grounds and
personal specialization opportunities.

Teacher training and development:It recommended continuous professional


development for the teachers .It also advocated for better teacher pay and better
working conditions.

Technology integration:The report urged the use of information and communication


technology(ICT) in schools to prepare students for the rapidly changing world.

Inclusive education:The report called for equitable access to education,particularly


for marginalized groups,children with disabilities and those in rural areas.It also
recommended for the integration of special needs education into mainstream
schools.
2. Discuss the major contributions of Jean Jacques Rousseau to modern education.

Jean Jacques a renowed philosopher made great impacts in the field of education.
He challenged the traditional approach to teaching and learning. His most notable
contributions are in his seminal works ‘‘emile or on education’’.His major
contributions to modern education are:

Developmental stages: He proposed that education should align with the natural
stages of child growth.At infancy the focus should be on physical development of the
child.At childhood ,experimental learning to allow to allow children interact with the
environment is given.Intellectual development was to be done at adolescence and at
the youth level the students were to be prepared for personal responsibilities.

Child-centred education: He emphasized on the importance of understanding the


nature and needs of children .He argued that children should be left to grow
naturally without any interferences from adults and societal expectations.

Experimental learning:He rejected memorization and advocated experimental


learning where children learn through direct interaction with their environment.This
underpins project based learning today.

Freedom and natural learning:He proposed that children should be given the
freedom to explore their talents as forced learning kills curiosity and creativity .This
influenced modern practices of providing learners with autonomy in their education.

Personalized learning:He believed education should be tailored at each child’s


ability ,interest and peace of learning.This concept underlies the modern approaches
like the differentiated instructions.

Critique of formal education :He criticized the formal education system for their rigid
structure and focus on conformity which suppressed creativity and individuality.This
encouraged the ongoing efforts to reform the traditional schooling system.

3. What problems did Kenya have that led to the introduction of CBC.

The introduction of CBC was driven by the need to address the limitations in the 8-4-
4 system of education.This was in alignment with the national development needs in
general.Some of these problems include:

Need for skills development:The labour market increasingly required


technical,vocational and soft skills such as critical thinking,creativity and team
work.CBC was introduced to equip learners with the 21st century skills to improve
employability and adaptability of the changing world.
Limitations of the 8-4-4 system:The 8-4-4 system was criticized for only focusing on
academic performance and memorization rather than the practical skills.The system
also failed nuture students talents and equip them with relevant skills employability
leaving them jobless.

Recommendations from educational reviews:Several commissions highlighted the


need for reforms in Kenya’s education system.These are:The Koech’s commission
report which recommended a holistic and skill based education system which heavily
influenced the CBC’s structure.The vision 2030 Kenya’s long-term development
blueprint which emphasized education as a tool for creating a globally competitive
and adaptive workforce.

Promoting holistic development:CBC aimed at providing learner-centered education


that fosters intellectual,emotional,physical and social development.It focuses on
providing well-round individuals who are self-reliant and ethically grounded.

Inadequate infrastructure:8-4-4 system lacked essential facilities for educational


purpose such as classroom,laboratories and workshops.CBC was introduced to curb
this.However,this hasn’t been efficient since CBC requires specialized facilities such
as art spaces which most schools lacks.

Teacher preparedness:8-4-4 teachers were not adequately prepared to effectively


implement the curriculum resulting in focus to exams preparation leading to
introduction of CBC.However,CBC in turn required a higher level of teacher training
to adapt the new demands.

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