KCA University has announced plans to establish a teachers College dedicated to train and prepare their lecturers on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), making it the first in the country to undertake such a programme.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki said the college, set to operate within the university, aims to equip educators with essential skills to effectively align with the CBC transition process and enhance their ability to help learners fully grasp the curriculum’s objectives.
Addressing over 2,700 graduands during its 17th graduation ceremony, held at their Ruaraka Campus, yesterday, Prof Wakindiki said this initiative was a significant step toward addressing the critical need for well-prepared academic staff in the CBC era.
The VC emphasized the urgent need for lecturers to be prepared for the CBC transition, expressing concerns that many currently lack the skills to facilitate the system effectively.
“We have started this process, and I know it will put pressure on other universities to follow suit. There are some competencies necessary in this new curriculum that most scholars and lecturers lack and thus the need for retooling,” Prof. Wakindiki said.
The VC’s sentiments were echoed by the newly appointed Chancellor, Dr. Martin Oduor, who said the launch of the Teachers College positions the university as a trailblazer in education reforms, setting the pace for other institutions to follow.
Dr Oduor said the initiative not only addresses gaps in the CBC transition but also reinforces the university’s commitment to producing graduates ready to tackle contemporary challenges.
He called on the graduates to be innovative and focus on becoming job creators rather than job seekers, emphasizing the transformative power of education.
Dr. Oduor takes over from Prof. Olive Mugenda, who served as Chancellor for a decade and is credited with steering the university to greater heights. Under her leadership Oduor said, the university expanded its programs and infrastructure, earning a reputation for academic excellence.
Graduates interviewed were upbeat that despite the joblessness crisis facing the country, the training has made them competitive and marketable.
Mitchele Nyambura, who graduated with a degree in Counseling Psychology, and Daniel Ndung’u, a Business and IT graduate at the same time called on the government and industry players to create more opportunities to tackle the high rate of unemployment in the country.