CS Machogu forms committee to oversee transition of Grade 6 learners
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has formed a committee to develop guidelines on transition of Grade 6 learners to Junior Secondary school.
Speaking on Wednesday during the release of KCPE 2022 results, Machogu said the committee will draft guidelines that will ensure a seamless transition from primary school to junior secondary school.
The committee will also facilitate effective leadership and management of junior secondary school and promote consistency in the implementation of the junior secondary school curriculum including teaching, learning and assessment.
Additionally, the committee will ensure;
· The provision of appropriate and efficient infrastructure and learner friendly environment including learners with special needs and disabilities.
· The provision of adequate and well-prepared human resources to facilitate curriculum delivery for junior secondary school.
· Outline the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in the implementation of the various components of junior secondary school.
Machogu noted that KPSEA exams will not be used for placement of learners in Junior secondary school but the KPSEA report be part of the process of monitoring of learner progress.
The CS assured that all the necessary to ensure there are no gaps in the transition saying the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has released the curriculum designs and instruction materials for use at the junior secondary school level.
“I expect to hold a meeting with all stakeholders on January 3rd 2023 to consider and release the guidelines so they can provide a roadmap to all players for the Junior Secondary School,” said Machogu
