Peer-Reviewed Article March 17, 2018
The compatibility between teaching methods and competence-based curriculum in Tanzania
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Published in: Papers in Education and Development
Publisher: University of Dar es Salaam • Tanzania • 0856-4027
Abstract
This paper discusses the classroom problems of implementing the competence-based, learner-centred curriculum. The paper first describes the confusion with respect to teaching methods inTanzania. Then it links the confusion with the recently introduced competence-based curriculum. The paper elaborates on the problems facing the teacher in implementing the curriculum that requires learner-centred teaching approaches. The paper ends with some reflections which put forward some recommendations.