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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>THE Primary and Secondary Education ministry is set to conduct the first official evaluation of the Heritage-Based Curriculum at the end of February following concerns from teacher unions and other critics that the curriculum is heavily politicised.<\/p>\n

According to the ministry, the curriculum is meant to produce patriotic students.<\/p>\n

Its introduction followed the scrapping of another controversial curriculum \u2014 Continuous Assessment Learning Activities.<\/p>\n

Primary and Secondary Education minister Torerayi Moyo said the assessment would focus on gauging the effectiveness of the curriculum in enhancing students\u2019 understanding of local culture, traditions and national history.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to see how well the Heritage-Based Curriculum is helping our students to connect with Zimbabwe\u2019s culture, traditions and history,\u201d Moyo said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first assessment of the Heritage-Based Curriculum will be done by the end of February and we are optimistic that it will yield valuable insights to enhance teaching and learning outcomes across our schools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Moyo said the curriculum, which was recently rolled out nationwide, aimed to integrate Zimbabwe\u2019s cultural heritage and history into the teaching framework.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy embedding local history and culture into the classroom, we are ensuring that future generations are aware of their roots and the values that define our nation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The minister indicated that feedback from the assessment will inform adjustments to the curriculum to improve its delivery and relevance.<\/p>\n

\u201cSchools are expected to submit reports on the implementation process, including challenges faced and best practices observed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Moyo reiterated government\u2019s commitment to continuous monitoring and improvement of educational programmes.<\/p>\n

According to him, the core values of the Heritage-Based Curriculum are \u201cdiscipline, manifestation of patriotism, Ubuntu, volunteerism, honesty and pride in being Zimbabwean.\u201d<\/p>\n

Educators, including Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe leader Obert Masaraure, have condemned the curriculum, saying it is meant to produce \u201cpoliticised robot machines\u201d rather than useful individuals in society.<\/p>\n

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