The Ministry of Education and Sports has denied reports that the A-Level curriculum will soon undergo changes, stating that the new curriculum is still being developed and will take four years to finish and implement. The nation has been eagerly awaiting A-Level reforms since 2020, when the lower secondary curriculum was redesigned.
Nowadays, the curriculum is competency-based, emphasizing the learner’s abilities rather than just their knowledge.
However, there have been logistical and financial difficulties with the A-Level review process. With a few minor modifications, students moving from the updated lower secondary curriculum to Senior Five will continue to follow the previous A-Level curriculum.
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union’s (UNATU) general secretary, Filbert Baguma, voiced concern about the government’s lack of communication.
Teachers only learn about the curricula that have been condensed from the media. The curriculum has not yet been formally communicated to us. To guarantee that students are not disadvantaged, the government must handle this carefully, Baguma stated.
In a similar vein, the Uganda Professional Science Teachers’ Union pointed out that, despite playing a critical role in its implementation, they had not received any information regarding the curriculum changes.
Dennis Mugimba, a spokesman for the Ministry of Education, reassured stakeholders by outlining the revisions’ goal of removing redundant and out-of-date curriculum content.
“The content has been simplified and made more succinct.” According to Mugimba,
In order to give enough time for preparation, he adds that the entire overhaul will take four years to complete and implement.
He also underlined the government’s dedication to teacher preparation, stating that seven billion shillings have been set aside to guarantee the successful implementation of the condensed curriculum.
The competency-based approach, which is currently employed in O-Level, will be taught to teachers. Students leaving Senior Four will not be interrupted in their academic pursuits,” Mugimba continued.
In response to parents’ and students’ worries, Mugimba called the rumors that were going around untrue.
He gave the public his word that the updated curriculum would not be implemented until two batches of A-Level candidates had completed the current system’s cycle.
The ministry emphasized its dedication to guaranteeing a seamless transition and resolving stakeholders’ concerns while urging patience and understanding.
