Challenges and Experiences on Implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in Rural Secondary Schools in Ngororero District

This study aimed at exploring the challenges and experiences faced in curriculum implementation in rural day secondary schools in order to identify the challenges faced in the implementation of the curriculum, and to identify the most effective strategies for the effective implementation of the curriculum. In terms of methodology, the study adopted a descriptive research design. The quantitative approach was used. The target population of this study was 24 respondents. Purposive sampling was used to get the sample size of 24 respondents. The questionnaire was used. Statistical analysis was used to analyse the data. In relation to the first objective, 87.5% agreed while 12.5% disagreed that teachers and learners are key factors, 83% agreed while 17% disagreed that resource materials and facilities are another factor. In relation to the second objective, 95% agreed while 5% disagreed that textbooks were not supplied, 83% agreed while 17% disagreed that limited support was available to schools. Results related to the third objective, effective strategies for effective implementation of the curriculum, where the following are results from respondents. 96% agree, while 4% disagree with research and planning, 87.5% agree, 12.5% disagree with curriculum design and alignment, 91% agree, while 9% disagree with professional development and capacity building. The colleges in Ngororero District are scattered for the duration of the agricultural area. The research was carried out in the term period, the respondents have been extremely busy with their teaching and getting to know activities, which may also have a negative impact on the results. To triumph over this, the researcher administered the data collection equipment to the lecturers during the breaks used after the coaching session. Implementation takes place when the learner has the deliberate or supposed stories, know-how, capabilities, ideas and attitudes in a good way, which allows that learner to permit the same learner to characteristic correctly in a society. The unique contribution of curriculum implementation in rural day secondary schools is that it helps to ensure that learners receive relevant content, achieve set goals and are properly assessed; learner engagement, teachers can collaborate with others and teachers can create an appropriate learning environment for students. The curriculum should stimulate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and informed decision making.