NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – Stakeholders in the education realm are calling for reinventions of learning models in Africa to produce graduates who will fit in the ever-changing labor market.
During a Reimagine Education Roundtable that was organized by Africa Leadership University (ALU) in Nairobi, they agreed that Africa needs graduates who can provide solutions that solve the continent’s challenges besides creating opportunities in the digital era.
Kenya’s Ministry of Education was applauded for reforming the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) Education System, which will produce graduates with competencies, skills, and knowledge vital for work life in the competitive world.
“The CBC is capable of equipping learners with competencies such as communication skills. It prepares learners with the current skills to solve problems in our society,” Deputy Director, Ministry of Education, Elizabeth Otieno, said.
“We look forward to industralising out of our education system,” she added.
Veda Sunassee, CEO of the ALU, also expressed his support for Kenya’s CBC system, stating the need to reimagine education in light of the changes in competency in today’s world.
“Education is one of the critical sectors that needs reform. it is time for us to look at the models that incorporate more of our indigenous education which will help the continent in economic development and prosperity.”
At the one-day event, educators had the opportunity to engage in discussions, workshops, and presentations centered around the future of education in Africa.
They were also introduced to ALU’s innovative learning models, which offer a blueprint for higher learning institutions to nurture practical skills and outcomes among students.
“A graduate should be able to solve problems by first identifying the problems. There is a need to educate more stakeholders about the system for them to embrace the transformation,” Joachim Osur, Vice Chancellor of Amref International University, stated.
By Elly Junior
